The Drewry Port Connectivity Index ranked the Port of Colombo at the 13th best Connectivity Port in the world in 2019. Sri Lanka Ports Authority won the GPF Awards for “Port Authority of The Year &…
Meeting with Minister of State Kanaka Herath and…
Delegates expressed their willingness to assist Sri Lanka in establishing a sustainable transports system to elevate the efficiently of the supply chain. A German delegation arrived in Sri Lanka to discuss the improvements of infrastructure…
Sri Lanka Eastern Terminal to operate soon
“This is a gold mine for Sri Lanka which has not being exploited to its full capacity” Chairman of The Sri Lanka Ports Authority Sri Lanka’s government will make the Eastern terminal of the Colombo…
IMO sec-gen hails ‘successful’ implementation of IMO 2020
“I would like to thank, sincerely, IMO Member Governments, the shipping industry and all stakeholders, including shippers and the fuel oil supply industry, for their efforts so far and to ask for further cooperation to…
SLPA’s New Vice Chairman Assumes Duties
Wineendra Sudhammika Weeraman was appointed the new Vice Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority(SLPA). He assumed duties on January 17 at the SLPA Vice Chairman’s office. Weeraman is also the Chairman of Ceylon Shipping Corporation…
Challenges faced by Sri Lankan maritime industry in…
It is important that the government initiates discussion with all stakeholders and work on these main areas, which is required to achieve Sri Lanka’s maritime aspirations. by Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) The Port…
SLPA Union Leaders Meet With Chairman
At a meeting with the leaders and other representatives of Sri Lanka Ports Authority ( SLPA) trade unions, Chairman General ( Retried) Daya Ratnayake reiterated on yesterday ( 14.01.2020) his vision to address the several concerned…
Galle Port to be developed into a tourism…
The Minister paid special attention to look into the welfare facilities of the employees of the Galle Port during the inspection visit. Minister of Ports and Highways Kanaka Herath visited the Galle Port recently with…
Navy Commander makes courtesy call on Chairman, SLPA
Navy Commander Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva paid a special courtesy call on newly appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) General ( Retd.) Daya Ratnayake on 06th January morning at SLPA Chairman’s office.…