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, […]
SLPA holds meeting with CASA
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). […]
How to Keep the Right balance between ocean protection and production
Five key messages from UNCTAD Special Adviser for the Blue Economy Dona Bertarelli on why the ocean needs protection more than ever, so it can continue […]
SLPA Chairman visits CICT and SAGT
Capt. Nihal Keppetipola, Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, visited the Colombo International Container Terminal and South Asia Gateway Terminal in Port of Colombo today. There he […]
Data digitisation and visibility improves situational awareness
In an age of digital transformation, maritime data digitalisation and standardisation have become paramount to supporting changes along the entire chain of information processing. Without digital […]
Upul Jayatissa Appointed MD of SLPA
Mr Upul Jayatissa has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The letter of appointment was handed over by the […]
SLPA new chairman boosts employees’ morale for more dynamic performance
Capt. Nihal Keppetipola, the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), made a sudden inspection visit at several sections of the Sri Lanka Ports […]
Fire on MSC Messina
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY It was reported in the early hours today, 25 June 2021, that MSC Messina issued an MRCC notice as a distress […]
June 25: Day of the Seafarer 2021 explores fair future
Following message issued by the International Maritime Organisation on the occasion of the Day of the Seafarer, held on 25 June every year. IMO envisages […]