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ConnectX. Features. News. July 30, 2023

ConnectX by SLPA: Official Trailer

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We are pleased to unveil the official trailer of ConnectX, an exciting new series of interviews featuring key stakeholders of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. With […]

Features. News. July 17, 2023

A high profile delegation from the Port of Colombo attends business promotions visit at VOC Port Authority, Tuticorin, India

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Discussions aim at increasing volumes at POC A high profile delegation from the Port of Colombo recently embarked on a three-day business promotion visit to the […]

Features. Keith D. Bernard. News. June 7, 2023

SLPA Chairman and Indian High Commissioner Discuss Maritime Collaboration in Colombo

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Mr. Keith D. Bernard, the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), recently met with His Excellency Gopal Baglay, the High Commissioner of India, at […]

Features. News. Nimal Siripala de Silva. May 29, 2023

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Announces Appointment of new Managing Director

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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 […]

Features. News. Port of Trincomalee. May 19, 2023

Port of Trincomalee Achieves Record-breaking Daily Discharge Rate

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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 […]

Features. News. Port of Trincomalee. February 20, 2023

Port of Trincomalee Commences night operations

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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 […]

Features. News. February 9, 2023

The first vessel under port promotions programme calls at the East Container Terminal

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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 […]

Features. International News. December 14, 2022

UN adopts global convention on the sale of ships by courts

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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. […]

Features. News. Nilantha Ilangamuwa. November 29, 2022

Colombo Port: Highest Performing Port in South Asia – UNCTAD

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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 […]

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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 […]

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