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Events. Features. Nimal Siripala de Silva. November 17, 2022

Industrial Peace vital to make Sri Lanka, a Maritime Hub in Indian Ocean – Minister

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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 […]

Features. Keith D. Bernard. SLPA Events. November 16, 2022

SLPA Chairman meets Bangladesh High Commissioner

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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 […]

Education. Features. November 11, 2022

A climate-smart, sustainable and resilient maritime sector

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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.

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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 West International Terminal. Features. News. November 10, 2022

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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 […]

Colombo Dockyard PLC. Events. Features. November 5, 2022

Colombo Dockyard Launches the “Sophie Germain”

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This is another project showcasing CDPLC’s reputation in the European Market with the brand “Built in Sri Lanka blending Sri Lankan technology with Japanese quality” receiving […]

D A Hettiarachchi. Features. Opinions. November 5, 2022

Kra Canal: Understanding Benefits for Sri Lanka

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Kra Canal is the main transportation route used by Chinese merchants to transport goods in the  Indian Ocean through the ancient sea routes. Guest Column by […]

Features. News. Port of Trincomalee. November 4, 2022

Second Batch of Ilmenite Exports from Trinco

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Trincomalee Port has proudly managed to export the second batch of ilmenite as another milestone in the export of bulk goods which started after thirty years. […]

Features. International Viewpoints. Opinions. November 3, 2022

Fewer seafarers, higher inflation – where are ship operating costs heading?

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Demand for seafarers is still on the rise, while increase in supply is expected to be weaker in the future. At the same time, consumer price […]

Events. Features. November 3, 2022

OPV P627 arrives at Port of Colombo

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“The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627, acquired to the Sri Lanka Navy from the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard, arrived at the Port of Colombo on […]

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