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Education. Opinions. July 31, 2023

Celebrating 44 Years of Excellence: Sri Lanka Ports Authority

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Celebrating 44 Years of Excellence OUR STORY IN BRIEF (1979-2023) Port of Colombo NOTE FROM THE MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION On this auspicious day, 1st […]

Features. Interviews. Opinions. May 26, 2023

Transforming the Port Landscape: Reflections on Sri Lanka’s Port Development Journey

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In this insightful article, we delve into the remarkable journey and invaluable insights of Engineer Susantha Abeysiriwardana, the Managing Director of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority […]

D A Hettiarachchi. Features. Opinions. November 5, 2022

Kra Canal: Understanding Benefits for Sri Lanka

By Editor

Kra Canal is the main transportation route used by Chinese merchants to transport goods in the  Indian Ocean through the ancient sea routes. Guest Column by […]

Features. International Viewpoints. Opinions. November 3, 2022

Fewer seafarers, higher inflation – where are ship operating costs heading?

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Demand for seafarers is still on the rise, while increase in supply is expected to be weaker in the future. At the same time, consumer price […]

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 […]

Features. Nilantha Ilangamuwa. Opinions. September 29, 2022

Sri Lanka: Celebrating World Maritime Day – 2022

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Maritime Industry in Sri Lanka: Our Heritage – Our Opportunity by Nilantha Ilangamuwa This year we celebrate World Maritime Day under an apt theme, ‘new technologies […]

Features. Opinions. Penny Thomas. September 23, 2022

When might meets mightier

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Vulnerable whale species include the blue whale that can be found off the coast of Sri Lanka. New routes have been decided in line “with the […]

Features. International Viewpoints. Opinions. September 14, 2022

Safety, legal and facilitation aspects of autonomous shipping discussed

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Regulating Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) has implications for safety, legal and facilitation instruments under the purview of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The first session […]

Features. Opinions. Penny Thomas. September 2, 2022

Streaming data under the sea

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Maritime’s role in the international telecommunications network Ships do more than carry nearly 90% of trade across the globe. They are also integral to the telecommunications […]

Features. International Viewpoints. Opinions. June 24, 2022

Containers lost at sea increased 400% in 2020 – 2021

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There was a four-fold increase in the number of containers lost overboard during 2020 – 2021 compared to the previous two-year. According to figures from the World […]

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