The Government will expand the ports of Galle, Trincomalee and Kankesanthurai which will be geared to accommodating the increased exports to both regional and global destinations. […]
Sri Lankan Govt to expand Galle, Trinco, KKS Ports for regional, global exports
Maersk unveils updated and agile supply chain
In a statement, Maersk said the updated network will connect more cargo via the Maersk hub in Colombo (Sri Lanka), allowing customers to do consolidation from […]
SLPA assures safe handling of dangerous cargo under UN regulations
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday assured the business community and the general public that all Lankan seaports were safe from dangerous cargo as they […]
SLPA: Operational Strategies during Covid19
Successful health measures implemented by SLPA has promoted safety at work and continuity of smooth operations during Covid-19 by Harsha Udayakantha Peiris Sri Lanka Ports Authority […]
New procedure for MCC and LCL delivery of cargo to ease delay during Covid-19
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 […]
Don’t be misled by fake news: Port operations are continuing – SLPA
All information related to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and the Colombo Port can be accessed through our official websites at slpa.lk and news.slpa.lk The Sri […]
Covid-19 restrictions are no obstacles to release vehicles imported at the Port – SLPA
Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) affirms that prevailing Covid-19 restrictions are no obstacle to release vehicles imported at the port. Accordingly, SLPA further informs that local […]
Concessionary period for port occupational charges extended
Penal charges for the said period are fully waved off. The terminals of JCT and UCT of Sri Lanka Ports Authority, terminals of the SAGT and […]
Govt. supports shipping sector impacted by COVID-19
Measures will be taken to grant required facilities to the business community at port premises itself to ensure import and export mechanisms remain uninterrupted. President Gotabaya […]
Sri Lanka Eastern Terminal to operate soon
“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 […]