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 […]
Kra Canal: Understanding Benefits for Sri Lanka
Second Batch of Ilmenite Exports from Trinco
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. […]
Fewer seafarers, higher inflation – where are ship operating costs heading?
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 […]
OPV P627 arrives at Port of Colombo
“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 […]
Rules on ship carbon intensity and rating system enter into force
IMO regulations to introduce carbon intensity measures enter into force on 1 November 2022. Amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) […]
Minister inspects the ECT Project
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva inspected the development activities of the East Container Terminal in Port of Colombo this morning. […]
Propensities in Container Market
Following a period of historically high freight rates, the Container sector is now experiencing a correction. The Container freight market is said to have peaked, as […]
Australian Navy ships arrive at the Port of Colombo
Two (02) ships of the Royal Australian Navy, namely; HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Anzac which are engaged in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 arrived at the Port of […]
New SLPA Chairman Assumes Duty
The new chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority assumed office this morning. Mr. Keith D. Bernard was appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri […]
How AI is reshaping shipping and logistics
The pandemic caused many changes and hiccups within the U.S. economy, including several supply chain issues. While things are slowly getting back to normal, there are […]