The operations and services of the Port of Colombo continue uninterrupted, but, regrettably, false news is being spread by various media outlets; it was stated at […]
[VIDEO] Port of Colombo: Operators Rebuff Fabricated News
SLPA: Dedicated WhatsApp number introduces to curb fraudulence
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has introduced an easy-to-report complaint mechanism against fraud and corruption, intending to enhance the quality of port operations and services. […]
Port of Colombo: CASA donates 100 bicycles to achieve Green Port objectives
The Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) today donated 100 bicycles to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) for the use of port users to achieve […]
Colombo Port terminal operators reassure global customers
SLPA, CICT, SAGT and CASA issue joint statement Container handling in first four months up 4.3% The Colombo Port’s terminal operators along with shipping lines’ agents […]
Safety in Shipping
The sector continued its long-term positive safety trend in 2021 with 54 reported total losses compared with 65 a year earlier The sector continued its long-term […]
Sea-Intelligence: We might end up with 13 million TEU of excess containers in 2023
The impact of supply chain problems, which have existed for two years now, is very large, leading to a significant extension of transport time, both in […]
New data shows future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables
Huge and immediate need for renewable-based fuels in shipping represents opportunity for investors, according to ‘Fuelling the Fourth Propulsion Revolution’ report released today. Investment in green […]
INTERVIEW: Let us work beyond the proverbial box and take the industry to greater heights
“Port of Colombo and other related ports are being developed holistically and simultaneously. SLPA has left no stone unturned since the plans were laid,” Chairman of […]
World celebrates International Day for Women in Maritime
The inaugural IMO International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May 2022 will focus on the theme “Training-Visibility-Recognition: Supporting a barrier-free working environment”. On this day, IMO invites all […]
Shining the spotlight on shipping’s busiest routes
by Alex Wood Shipping makes the world go round. An incredible 90% of world trade is reliant on the transport of goods by sea. According to […]