A new Managing Director was appointed to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) by the Minster of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority Announces Appointment of new Managing Director
Port of Trincomalee Achieves Record-breaking Daily Discharge Rate
Despite numerous challenges, the dedicated staff at the Port of Trincomalee, under the management of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), achieved an extraordinary milestone on […]
Port of Trincomalee Commences night operations
Trincomalee Harbour, a natural deep-water harbor, is considered the fifth largest natural harbor in the world. According to historical records, the Port of Trincomalee was known […]
The first vessel under port promotions programme calls at the East Container Terminal
MSC America, the first container vessel under the business promotions programme to attract new services to the Port of Colombo (POC), called at the East Container […]
UN adopts global convention on the sale of ships by courts
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. […]
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 […]