UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2022: Facts and Figures on Asia and The Pacific The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development releases today the Review […]
Asia Remains World’s Leading Maritime Cargo Handling Centre – UNCTAD
Colombo Port: Highest Performing Port in South Asia – UNCTAD
Ranked as the 24th Best Port in the World by Nilantha Ilangamuwa United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its new Review of Maritime […]
[Photos] Mein Schiff 5 arrives in Port of Colombo
Boosting the revival of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, Hapag Lloyd Lanka is ushering in super luxury cruise ‘Mein Schiff 5’ today at the Port […]
Momentous changes in the cargo ship fleet
Ideas about future fleet growth, always partly speculative because of the shipping market’s unpredictable aspects, are now more complex and consequently less solid. by Richard Scott […]
A high profile delegation from Port of Colombo visits Bangladesh
A high-profile delegation from the Port of Colombo led by the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Mr. Keith D. Bernard visited Bangladesh to further […]
Industrial Peace vital to make Sri Lanka, a Maritime Hub in Indian Ocean – Minister
it is essential for Sri Lanka to build a strong maritime nation while strengthening the Sri Lankan business community which will benefit the country also. We […]
SLPA Chairman meets Bangladesh High Commissioner
Discusses to enhance collaboration between Chittagong and Colombo Ports The Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Mr. Keith D. Bernard met the Bangladesh High Commissioner […]
A climate-smart, sustainable and resilient maritime sector
Today the shipping industry is the backbone of the world’s logistical supply chains, responsible for around 80% of all global trade and supported by 2 million seafarers.
Up to 800,000 seafarers will need additional training to meet decarbonisation targets
A new action plan launched at COP 27 by UN agencies, shipowners and trade unions makes recommendations to upgrade seafarers’ training to meet the shipping industry’s […]
Colombo Port: Work on Colombo West International Terminal begins
The construction work of the $ 789 million West Terminal began yesterday, aimed at boosting Colombo Port’s capacity by a further 3 million TEUs once completed […]