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 […]
My Goal Is to Increase Port Revenue up to $ 1 Billion – SLPA Chairman
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 […]
Japanese Ambassador Pays Courtesy call on the Minister
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 […]
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. […]