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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 […]

Features. International Viewpoints. November 1, 2022

Rules on ship carbon intensity and rating system enter into force

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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) […]

Features. News. Nimal Siripala de Silva. October 27, 2022

Minister inspects the ECT Project

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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. […]

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Propensities in Container Market

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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 […]

Events. Features. October 26, 2022

Australian Navy ships arrive at the Port of Colombo

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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 […]

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New SLPA Chairman Assumes Duty

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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 […]

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How AI is reshaping shipping and logistics

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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 […]

Features. International Viewpoints. Opinions. October 13, 2022

Port optimisation through trade and technology

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Efforts are being made to establish digitalisation in port operations, significant progress has been made in the Saudi region. by Jasleen Mann At the Saudi Maritime […]

Education. Features. October 13, 2022

Creative economy offers countries path to development, says new UNCTAD report

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But more data and innovative and multidisciplinary policy responses are needed to enhance the development impacts of creative industries, especially in developing countries. The creative economy offers […]

Education. Features. International Viewpoints. October 11, 2022

Dumping of sewage sludge at sea to be prohibited worldwide

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Amendment to treaty on dumping of waste at sea will remove sewage sludge from list of wastes which may be given dumping permit. ​The amendment to […]

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