Opinions

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]