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 […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority celebrates 41st Anniversary
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 […]
IMO on Explosions in Lebanon
On the explosions in the port of Beirut in Lebanon, the International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General Kitack Lim said; “I express my deepest condolences and sincerest sympathies to […]
A new sports complex for the Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Preliminary work on the construction of a new sports complex for the Sri Lanka Ports Authority was commenced recently. It was held under the patronage of […]
Prologue to Maritime Perspectives
Following article based on the keynote address by Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization, at a webinar on Digital Connectivity and Data Standards. It is a […]
SLPA contributes Rs. 18.6 million to President’s Covid19 Relief Fund
The SLPA has made a financial donation to the President’s National Covid-19 Relief Fund recently. The donation was made out of the contributions of employees of the Sri […]
What does the future hold for reefer shipping and the cold chain?
by Max Schwerdtfeger Despite the impact of COVID-19 on the supply chain, the transportation of perishable goods is set to grow in 2020 as plant-based diets […]
MTCC Asia holds Webinar at Mahapola Maritime Academy
The Maritime Technology Cooperation Center (Asia) was recently organized Webinar with the participation of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority to find pathways to greener and more […]
Pandemic reminds us that crews lie at heart of shipping
As the rush to digital solutions pauses, respect for the role of seafarers has come from an unusual place. It should not surprise us because the […]