The General Assembly calls on Governments and regional economic integration organizations to consider joining the convention to strengthen the international legal framework for shipping and navigation. […]
UN adopts global convention on the sale of ships by courts
Colombo Port: Highest Performing Port in South Asia – UNCTAD
Ranked as the 24th Best Port in the World by Nilantha Ilangamuwa United Nations Conference On Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its new Review of Maritime […]
[Photos] Mein Schiff 5 arrives in Port of Colombo
Boosting the revival of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, Hapag Lloyd Lanka is ushering in super luxury cruise ‘Mein Schiff 5’ today at the Port […]
A high profile delegation from Port of Colombo visits Bangladesh
A high-profile delegation from the Port of Colombo led by the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Mr. Keith D. Bernard visited Bangladesh to further […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
KOICA Delegates Visit SLPA
Representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) met recently with senior officials of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. During the discussion, KOICA agreed to support […]