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Covid-19. India. News. Port of Colombo. June 2, 2020

700 Indians from Sri Lanka sent back

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Catering to the present requirements of maintaining social distancing and health protocols, the ship is divided specifically into three zones— red, orange and green. Indian Navy […]

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This news has been updated accordingly A well-known passenger ship, Crown Princess, arrived at the Port of Colombo recently to send some of its crew members […]

Covid-19. Daya Ratnayake. Features. Port of Colombo. SLPA Ports. May 21, 2020

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The main business at Colombo port is transshipment serving mainly India as well as other South Asian nations. Sri Lanka’s Colombo port has to diversify beyond […]

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Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s Guideline for Eradicating Covid-19 was launched on May 14, to maintain the safety of all those efficiently and effectively involved in the […]

Covid-19. East Container Terminal. Features. Jaya Container Terminal. Port of Colombo. SLPA Ports. Terminals. May 5, 2020

New procedure for MCC and LCL delivery of cargo to ease delay during Covid-19

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Through the new process, SLPA insists to guarantee the delivery of cargo on the date of request without delay and urges all relevant parties to comply […]

Covid-19. Features. News. SLPA Ports. April 2, 2020

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Introduces Operational Centre to Facilitate Port Operations

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The Sri Lanka Ports Authority has established a special operational centre for the continuous and efficient operation of import and export services. According to the government, […]

Daya Ratnayake. Features. Johnston Fernando. News. SLPA Ports. March 20, 2020

SLPA service continues after discussed with employees

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During a discussion with employees of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority today, 20.03.2020, the importance of providing an uninterrupted supply of essential commodities, health care services […]

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Colombo Port Needs Further Expansion

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Due to limitations of the restricted water basin size and water depth in the existing port which was built over 130 years ago during the British […]

Features. Johnston Fernando. News. Port of Colombo. February 10, 2020

New security camera system for Colombo port

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Sri Lanka Ports Authority has submitted the proposal to establish a comprehensive security camera system covering all entrances Cabinet approval has been granted to implement a […]

Daya Ratnayake. Features. News. Port of Colombo. February 5, 2020

SLPA Chairman inspects the Coronavirus quarantine program at Colombo Port

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“We have prepared all the necessary measures to deal with the emergency at the Port of Colombo,  in view of the current global health issue of […]

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