Experts label misdeclared and poorly packed dangerous cargo as one of the most significant threats to vessels. The Government of Sri Lanka is working to expedite […]
From X-Press Pearl to Seaspan Lahore
How the IMO can develop effective GHG reduction measures
Relying on available research when setting new targets will make it easier to estimate the overall effects of any changes implemented and determine if it’s necessary […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority Celebrates 42nd Anniversary
The 42nd Anniversary of the establishment of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) that fell on 01st August 2021 was celebrated today (02nd August 2021). Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardena […]
SLPA Successfully Reworks Leaked Chemical Container On Board
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) took successful measures to quell a chemical leak from a container on board MV Seaspan Lahore at the Port of […]
Containers continue to triumph
The container market continues to impress with record-breaking rates and ordering never seen before. Olivia Watkins, Head Cargo Analyst of VesselsValue, an online valuation and data […]
Container congestion continues to devastate global supply chain
Global container congestion persists to wreak havoc on supply chain operations all around the globe. Global shipping has been facing erratic consumer demand, factory shutdown, and […]
SLPA with ILO support commences training for seafarers
With the vision of the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s ‘Vistas of Splendour and Prosperity’, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) recently launched a Maritime Training Course […]
IMO welcomes WHO vaccine roadmap seafarer prioritization
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has welcomed the World Health Organization‘s decision to name seafarers as one of the groups of transportation workers that should be prioritised for […]
ECT: Bid evaluation for civil works, equipment begins
Bids have already arrived for the construction and completion of the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port, billed for completion by 2023. The bids […]
Five factors shaping the future shipping
Innovation in shipping requires collaboration, scale, data and entirely new set of business models The Lloyd’s List ‘How to Innovate in Shipping’ webinar looked at how […]