A full-scale IT infrastructure drive is currently underway to transform the Port of Colombo — Sri Lanka’s busiest port — into a ‘Smart Port’, Honourable Minister of Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Sagala Ratnayaka announced today (25).
Port of Colombo to Become a Smart Port in 18 Months
ADB-supports Master Plan to Steer Port Development Until 2050
We had a lengthy meeting yesterday on the master plan and its proposals for every port in the country. It is a comprehensive programme that will serve as a roadmap for the sector’s growth
Sri Lanka Ports Authority wins the Ports Authority of the Year 2019 Award
Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) won the Ports Authority of the Year 2019 Award by the Global Ports Forum (GPF) for the second consecutive year at the GPF awards ceremony 2019
Our new website officially launches
Sri Lanka Ports Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Southern Development launched its exclusive and dedicated news website news.slpa.lk today, 21st February 2019.
Sri Lanka Ports Authority partners with Ironman 70.3
Around 739 athletes from 58 countries will swim, cycle and run, covering a distance of 113 kilometres or 70.3 miles in the event. Certainly, this event will motivate our local athletes and this will give them valuable networking opportunities.
MV Beijing Bridge Makes Maiden Call at the Port of Colombo
MV Beijing Bridge under its AGI Service made the maiden call at the Port of Colombo’s Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) controlled Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) on 13th February 2019.
U.S. Coast Guard Trains Sri Lankan Port Officials
From February 11 through 13, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) conducted port security capacity building at the Port of Colombo with more than 25 Sri Lankan […]
Vibrant Economic Hub Around KKS Harbour
Hon. Prime Minister Wickremesinghe visited the Kankesanthurai area today to discuss the implementation of the USD 45.27 million development project for the KKS harbour.
Galle Harbour to be Developed Into Tourism Port
Honorable Minister of Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Sagala Ratnayaka said the Galle harbour, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest harbours, would be transformed into a tourist port under a comprehensive development plan. Hon. Minister made these remarks following an observation tour to the Galle harbour yesterday.
Minister on Inspection Tour at Port of Colombo
Honourable Minister Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Sagala Ratnayaka today ( 11 February 2019) went on an inspection tour at the Port of Colombo.