MSC America, the first container vessel under the business promotions programme to attract new services to the Port of Colombo (POC), called at the East Container […]
The first vessel under port promotions programme calls at the East Container Terminal
Japanese State Minister of Foreign affairs Visits Port of Colombo
Japanese State Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. TAKEI Shunsuke visited the Port of Colombo learn about the ongoing developments in the Port of Colombo. The visit […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority commences work in 2023
Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) commenced work in the new year 2023 with religious initiatives at its Sri Sambuddhathwa Jayanthi Chaithya premises. The main function was […]
Minister instructs expedite stalled construction work at the Jaya Terminal
The Hon.Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva instructed to expedite stalled development activities of the expansion work at the Jaya Container Terminal […]
SLPA donates to the Consolidated Fund of the Government
The Sri Lanka Port Authority, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited and the Civil Aviation Authority jointly presented the cheque for Rs. 02 billion […]
“Ocean Odyssey” super luxury passenger ship arrives in Colombo port
Signaling the revival of the cruise shipping industry, the super luxury passenger ship “Ocean Odyssey” carrying 108 of America’s richest tourists arrived at Colombo port yesterday […]
Container shipping: Journey in Retrospect
McLean began testing different container variations, coming up with the primitive model known as the container even today. However, unlike modern 20′ and 40′ containers, this […]
UN adopts global convention on the sale of ships by courts
The General Assembly calls on Governments and regional economic integration organizations to consider joining the convention to strengthen the international legal framework for shipping and navigation. […]
INTERVIEW: We Provide a Neutral Unbiased Assessment – UNCTAD Chief of Trade Logistics Branch
Why should all industry stakeholders study the Review of Maritime Transports, a key recurrent publication prepared by the UNCTAD secretariat since 1968? by Nilantha Ilangamuwa “We […]
UNCTAD Calls for Investment in Maritime Supply Chains
UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2022, an annual comprehensive review of global maritime transport, warns that the maritime sector will require greater investment in infrastructure and […]