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Features. News. January 1, 2025

SLPA Terminals Record All-Time High of 2.41 Million TEUs in 2024 Amidst Competition

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In 2024, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) terminals achieved their highest-ever throughput, reaching 2.41 million TEUs amidst competition. SLPA alone contributed 2,413,012 TEUs, emphasising its vital […]

Features. News. September 5, 2024

Port of Colombo Welcomes EVER ARM: A Milestone for South Asia’s Busiest Port

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We are pleased to announce the port call of the container vessel EVER ARM at the Colombo East Container Terminal (CECT) today, 5 September 2024. Sailing […]

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As of August 2024, Colombo Port’s container handling has seen notable growth: SLPA increased by 16%, SAGT by 10.4%, and CICT by 5.0%, contributing to an […]

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Incident at Jaya Container Terminal: Fire Averted on MV “MSC CAPETOWN III”

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The Sri Lanka Ports Authority executed a rapid response to avert a major catastrophe by successfully containing a fire on MV “MSC CAPETOWN III” at Port […]

Features. News. July 26, 2024

Port of Colombo Becomes World’s Top Performer in Growth

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Recognised for Outstanding Growth and Performance in the First Quarter of the Year by Alphaliner The Port of Colombo has achieved landmark recognition by being named […]

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In our latest episode of ConnectX, we have the pleasure of hosting Mr. Iqram Cuttilan, the Managing Director of Aitken Spence Shipping Ltd. With a career […]

Features. News. May 7, 2024

East Container Terminal Welcomes Three New STS Cranes

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The East Container Terminal of Sri Lanka Ports Authority welcomed three more Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, bringing the current count to six out of the planned twelve. […]

Features. News. February 26, 2024

M.V. Ane Mærsk Makes Maiden Port Call in Colombo, Leading the Charge in Sustainable Shipping

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The M.V. Ane Mærsk recently completed its inaugural port call at the Port of Colombo, marking a significant milestone in maritime history. Named after Ane Mærsk […]

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ZHEN HUA 24 En Route to Sri Lanka Carrying Brand-New Ship-to-Shore Container Cranes for East Container Terminal In a strategic move to bolster its maritime infrastructure, […]

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In a groundbreaking premiere of ConnectX, our debut episode explores the world of shipping and logistics with a special interview featuring Mr. Marius Gomez, the seasoned […]

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