The Government will expand the ports of Galle, Trincomalee and Kankesanthurai which will be geared to accommodating the increased exports to both regional and global destinations. […]
Sri Lankan Govt to expand Galle, Trinco, KKS Ports for regional, global exports
Digitalisation given fresh impetus by Covid, but the logic was pre-pandemic
Players in the shipping market are attempting to innovate, collaborate with other stakeholders, participate in technology platforms trying to find the proper formula in order to […]
Hon. Minister of Ports and Shipping Rohitha Abeygunawardena on a special port inspection visit at the Port of Colombo
Hon. Minister of Ports and Shipping Rohitha Abeygunawardena made his first port inspection visit on 25th August 2020 after assuming duties. He also attended a special […]
DP World Builds Out its Logistics Business in the Indian Ocean
DP World is expanding its holdings in logistics and short-sea transportation in the Middle East, complementing its flagship terminal operations in the UAE. Unifeeder, a Danish […]
New Secretary to the Ministry of Ports and Shipping assumes duties
The new Secretary to the Ministry of Ports and Shipping is a senior official of the Ceylon Administrative Service. C. Mr D. Jayalal assumed duties on […]
Minister of Ports and Shipping Rohitha Abeygunawardena assumes duties
Hon.Minister of Ports and Shipping Rohitha Abeygunawardena assumed duties in his portfolio today (14.08.2020) at the Ministry of Ports and Shipping amidst blessings of Maha Sangha […]
Maersk unveils updated and agile supply chain
In a statement, Maersk said the updated network will connect more cargo via the Maersk hub in Colombo (Sri Lanka), allowing customers to do consolidation from […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority celebrates 41st Anniversary
The 41st Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) was celebrated today (04.08.2020) with all religious activities following health and safety practices at the ‘Sambhuddhathwa […]
SLPA assures safe handling of dangerous cargo under UN regulations
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday assured the business community and the general public that all Lankan seaports were safe from dangerous cargo as they […]
Resuming safe cruise operations – guidance issued
Guidance on the gradual and safe resumption of operations of cruise ships in the European Union in relation to the COVID‑19 pandemic has been circulated by […]