Excerpts from a Press Statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation “Japan has always assisted in the development of Sri Lanka for the […]
Japanese Ambassador Pays Courtesy call on the Minister
IMO’s Low Carbon GIA seeks new members
The IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project is welcoming expressions of interest from maritime companies to be part of its Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA). […]
COVID-19 and maritime transport: Impact and responses
Following excerpts from the report issued by UNCTAD Maritime transport underpins global supply chain linkages and economic interdependency with shipping and ports estimated to handle over […]
Seafarer shortages – future recruitment and competencies
As has been well-documented the pandemic saw up to 400,000 seafarers being forced to work beyond their contracts due the barring of crew change by governments, […]
Enhance International Confidence in Ports – President
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that the Port of Sri Lanka should work to enhance international confidence in port operations and services by […]
Containerships can cut emissions by 14 per cent through Just In Time arrivals
by Fotini Tseroni Containerships can reduce fuel consumption and resulting carbon dioxide emissions by 14 per cent on a per voyage, a new study has found. […]
Ocean’s ten
The science is clear: The ocean is seriously degraded. Here are 10 ways you can help turn the tide. by United Nations Development Programme The ocean is […]
Shipping Agents Reaffirm Continuity of Export-Import Business
Colombo Port served 236 vessels and similar number expected in June CASA confirms no threats to stop carrying cargo Reveals weekly sailings by leading carriers including […]
Colombo the most efficient port in South Asia – World Bank and S&P
No. 1 in South Asia/Indian Sub-Continent No. 3 among ports in Indian Ocean Rim No. 22 among 370 ports globally The Port of Colombo has been […]
SLPA refutes erroneous claims
As noted in our official statement, this is one step towards achieving the objectives of making the Port of Colombo a green port, keeping in mind […]