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.
A climate-smart, sustainable and resilient maritime sector
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 […]
Colombo Dockyard Launches the “Sophie Germain”
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 […]
Kra Canal: Understanding Benefits for Sri Lanka
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 […]
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. […]