Colombo Port needs further expansion to handle more container traffic Colombo had the highest container handling growth in the world in 2018 and has now reached […]
Germany to assist Colombo Port development
Meeting with Minister of State Kanaka Herath and Japanese Embassy Representative
Hon. State Minister of Ports Development affairs Kanaka Herath meets Takeshi Ozaki, Head of Political Affairs at the Japanese Embassy in Sri Lanka, this morning, January […]
Meeting with Minister of State Kanaka Herath and German delegates
Delegates expressed their willingness to assist Sri Lanka in establishing a sustainable transports system to elevate the efficiently of the supply chain. A German delegation arrived […]
Sri Lanka Eastern Terminal to operate soon
“This is a gold mine for Sri Lanka which has not being exploited to its full capacity” Chairman of The Sri Lanka Ports Authority Sri Lanka’s […]
IMO sec-gen hails ‘successful’ implementation of IMO 2020
“I would like to thank, sincerely, IMO Member Governments, the shipping industry and all stakeholders, including shippers and the fuel oil supply industry, for their efforts […]
SLPA’s New Vice Chairman Assumes Duties
Wineendra Sudhammika Weeraman was appointed the new Vice Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority(SLPA). He assumed duties on January 17 at the SLPA Vice Chairman’s office. […]
Challenges faced by Sri Lankan maritime industry in 2020
It is important that the government initiates discussion with all stakeholders and work on these main areas, which is required to achieve Sri Lanka’s maritime aspirations. […]
SLPA Union Leaders Meet With Chairman
At a meeting with the leaders and other representatives of Sri Lanka Ports Authority ( SLPA) trade unions, Chairman General ( Retried) Daya Ratnayake reiterated on yesterday […]
Galle Port to be developed into a tourism port – Kanaka Herath
The Minister paid special attention to look into the welfare facilities of the employees of the Galle Port during the inspection visit. Minister of Ports and […]
Navy Commander makes courtesy call on Chairman, SLPA
Navy Commander Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva paid a special courtesy call on newly appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) General ( Retd.) Daya […]