It is important that the government initiates discussion with all stakeholders and work on these main areas, which is required to achieve Sri Lanka’s maritime aspirations. […]
Challenges faced by Sri Lankan maritime industry in 2020
Govt. to expedite development of ETC
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, […]
SLPA must keep a controlling stake in ECT – Minister
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) must keep a controlling stake in East Container Terminal (ECT) to ensure it runs a deep-water facility in the Port […]
Timely decisions essential for Colombo Port growth: Sagala
Ports and Shipping Minister Sagala Ratnayaka yesterday said timely decisions were essential for the sustainable growth of the Colombo Port, and was regretful that delays in […]
SLPA: MoC on ECT Signed
Signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation among Sri Lanka, Japan, and India on the Development of the Colombo South Port in Sri Lanka The Memorandum of […]
SLPA: Clarification on MoC between Sri Lanka, Japan and India over ECT
SLPA retains 100% ownership of East Container Terminal (ECT) The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) observes recent reports in the press about the envisaged Memorandum of […]
Sri Lanka: Minister to study two reports on Eastern Container Terminal
peaking to the media at the Colombo Port today after a brief observation tour last morning (7), the Hon. Minister said he also expected a report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the matter.