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Colombo Port is a rapidly growing maritime hub of the South Asia Region. Cargo originating from and destined to Europe, East and South Asia, the Persian Gulf, and East Africa is conveniently and efficiently connected through the Colombo Port.

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Director of the Ministry of Health (Quarantine) – Dr.S.M. Arnold said that the special quarantine program at the Port of Colombo has been successful in parallel […]

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Meeting with Minister of State Kanaka Herath and German delegates

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Delegates expressed their willingness to assist Sri Lanka in establishing a sustainable transports system to elevate the efficiently of the supply chain. A German delegation arrived […]

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Sri Lanka Eastern Terminal to operate soon

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“This is a gold mine for Sri Lanka which has not being exploited to its full capacity” Chairman of The Sri Lanka Ports Authority Sri Lanka’s […]

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These Pilot Launches are designed to hold a high degree of stability and comfort in all weather conditions and these Pilot Launches will provide a stable […]

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State Minister Visits Colombo Port

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Hon. State Minister of Ports Development Kanaka Herath visited the Colombo Port today (12.09.2011). The Minister made this inspection tour with the objective of getting the […]

East Container Terminal. Features. Johnston Fernando. News. Port of Colombo. Sri Lanka. November 29, 2019

Govt. to expedite development of ETC

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The Minister said that the new government aims to expedite the development of the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port New Minister of Roads, […]

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SLPA Receives New Prime Movers

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To enhance the efficiency of container handling, a new set of prime movers was handed over to the Operations Division of Sri Lanka Ports Authority, recently. […]

Colombo International Container Terminals. Features. Jaya Container Terminal. News. Port of Colombo. Sagala Ratnayaka. South Asia Gateway Terminals. September 2, 2019

SLPA holds the Port of Colombo Awards 2019 

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The 2nd consecutive  Port of  Colombo Awards Night organized by Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) in collaboration with the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT), South Asia Gateway Terminals […]

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Port of Colombo Awards Night – 2019 ( Photos)

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The second Port of Colombo Awards Night organized by Sri Lanka Ports Authority, in collaboration with the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT), South Asia Gateway Terminal (SAGT) […]

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