Bangladesh surpasses $ 50 billion mark in exports Colombo Port offers special berthing facilities to Bangladeshi vessels The Bangladesh High Commission to Sri Lanka organised in […]
Enhancing shipping connectivity between Chattogram and Colombo Ports
VIDEO: SLPA Chairman Pays a Progress Inspection Visit of East Container Terminal
Sri Lanka Ports Authority Chairman Dr Prasantha Jayamanna and other officials paid a regular site visit yesterday, 1 July 2022, to inspect the ongoing development activities […]
“Adequate fuel reserves available – No disruption to port operations”
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Dr. Prasantha Jayamanna emphasizes that adequate fuel reserves are maintained at the port fuel bank and, that […]
Why Smart Container?
Supply chain requirements have changed in recent years. Today, to satisfy higher demands, better track the movement of cargo and respond to issues, supply chain stakeholders […]
Seafarers: Where would we be without you?
On June 25, we celebrated the Day of the Seafarer. What many believe to be basic human rights are still being fought for at sea by […]
ICS at 100: Shaping the Future of Shipping
In 2022, the International Chamber of Shipping celebrated its 100th anniversary. Following excerpt adapted from the commemorative book charts the history of the organisation from 1921 […]
My Goal Is to Increase Port Revenue up to $ 1 Billion – SLPA Chairman
Development projects required to increase the capacity of the Port of Colombo by 100% are being implemented expeditiously A simplistic way to understand the vitality of […]
Seafarer journeys in spotlight for Day of the Seafarer 2022
JUNE 25 – DAY OF SEAFARER Seafarers are sharing their maritime voyages across social media to mark the Day of the Seafarer 2022. The maritime world […]
Containers lost at sea increased 400% in 2020 – 2021
There was a four-fold increase in the number of containers lost overboard during 2020 – 2021 compared to the previous two-year. According to figures from the World […]
Smart Container Fleet to Grow 8-Fold Over Next 5 Years: Drewry Report
Smart containers have increased in prominence following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic The global telematics enabled container equipment fleet is forecast to grow 8-fold over […]