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 […]
Container congestion continues to devastate global supply chain
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 […]
A greater synergy between India and Sri Lanka pivotal to handle future container volume growth – SLPA Chairman
Capt. Nihal Keppetipola – Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Gopal Baglay. […]
UNESCAP and Sri Lanka discuss Sustainable Freight Transport strategy
Press Release issued by Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Kingdom of Thailand A national consultation workshop on a […]
SLPA holds meeting with CASA
A meeting between the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) and the representatives of the Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) was held yesterday, 7 July 2021, […]
Bangladesh Support for Shipping Industry in Sri Lanka is vital – SLPA Chairman
A meeting between the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka His Excellency Tareq Md Ariful Islam and the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) […]
Carrier profits to surpass $100 billion in 2021
Container shipping liner profits will surpass $100 billion in 2021 despite continued operational disruption to ports and the global supply chain, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants (Drewry). […]