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Features. News. Nihal Keppetipola. July 14, 2021

A greater synergy between India and Sri Lanka pivotal to handle future container volume growth – SLPA Chairman

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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. […]

Features. International Viewpoints. Opinions. July 9, 2021

UNESCAP and Sri Lanka discuss Sustainable Freight Transport strategy

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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 […]

Events. Features. Nihal Keppetipola. July 8, 2021

SLPA holds meeting with CASA

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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, […]

Features. News. Nihal Keppetipola. July 8, 2021

Bangladesh Support for Shipping Industry in Sri Lanka is vital – SLPA Chairman

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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) […]

Features. International Viewpoints. July 7, 2021

Carrier profits to surpass $100 billion in 2021

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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). […]

Education. Features. International Viewpoints. UNCTAD. July 2, 2021

How to Keep the Right balance between ocean protection and production

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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 […]

Colombo International Container Terminals. Features. Nihal Keppetipola. South Asia Gateway Terminals. Terminals. July 1, 2021

SLPA Chairman visits CICT and SAGT

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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 […]

Education. Features. International Viewpoints. July 1, 2021

Data digitisation and visibility improves situational awareness

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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 […]

Events. Features. June 29, 2021

Upul Jayatissa Appointed MD of SLPA

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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 […]

Events. Features. Nihal Keppetipola. June 28, 2021

SLPA new chairman boosts employees’ morale for more dynamic performance

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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 […]

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