The maritime data analysts of Sea-Intelligence looked at the development of nominal vessel utilization, which they described as “a key parameter in gauging the strength of […]
Low vessel utilisation to fuel rate decline: Sea-Intelligence
SLPA: Three New Reach Stackers to Improve Operational Efficiency
Three new reach stackers required for the operational activities of the Sri Lanka Port Authority (SLPA), were purchased and handed over to its Logistics and Operation Divisions […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority Celebrates 43rd Anniversary
The 43rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) was celebrated today, 01st August 2022, at the Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Chaithya premises with an emphasis on Buddhist religious […]
Container travel distance impact turning negative: Sea-Intelligence
With the market on a decline in terms of supply/demand, shift in sailing distance impact becomes an added element. During the pandemic market disruptions in the […]
New World Maritime Theme highlights environmental legacy
MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on’ has been selected as the upcoming theme for the International Maritime Organization’s 2023 World Maritime Theme, which will […]
Six million surplus boxes in global container pool
Drewry estimates that as many as 6 million TEU of surplus containers now exist in the global equipment pool following a boost in of over a […]
World’s largest boxship Ever Alot flagged
The Panama Ship Registry has added Evergreen vessel the Ever Alot to its fleet – the world’s biggest containership and the first to break the 24,000 […]
Post-Covid container demand boom coming to an end
The post-Covid demand surge for container shipping appears to have run its course according to Drewry’s port throughput indices. The Drewry Global Port Throughput Index stood […]
Training opens new horizons for women in ports
UNCTAD’s TrainForTrade port management programme increases women’s participation in leadership roles in ports, promoting gender equality in the industry. Ports are dominated by men. Globally, women’s […]
Bangladesh High Commissioner Pays Courtesy call on the Minister
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Tareq Md Ariful Islam recently met the Minister of Ports, Shipping and […]