SLPA and MSC mark a major step in expanding Colombo Port’s capacity and strengthening Sri Lanka’s role as a regional maritime hub. The Sri Lanka Ports […]
SLPA Launches Second Berth at Colombo East Container Terminal
SLPA Signs Terminal Services Agreement with Maersk to Enhance Operations
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) today, 22 August 2025, signed a Terminal Services Agreement (TSA) with Maersk, one of the world’s foremost shipping and logistics […]
MSC MARIELLA, One of the World’s Largest Container Ships, Makes Port Call at Colombo Port
The MSC MARIELLA, one of the largest container vessels in the world, made a significant port call at Colombo Port on 28th April 2025. The colossal […]
SeaLead Launches New Liner Service with Sri Lanka Ports Authority
SeaLead Shipping, a rapidly growing global shipping line, officially inaugurated its new direct liner service in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) today, October […]
Port of Colombo Welcomes EVER ARM: A Milestone for South Asia’s Busiest Port
We are pleased to announce the port call of the container vessel EVER ARM at the Colombo East Container Terminal (CECT) today, 5 September 2024. Sailing […]
Clarifying Media Misrepresentation on Port Operations
As of August 2024, Colombo Port’s container handling has seen notable growth: SLPA increased by 16%, SAGT by 10.4%, and CICT by 5.0%, contributing to an […]
East Container Terminal Welcomes Three New STS Cranes
The East Container Terminal of Sri Lanka Ports Authority welcomed three more Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, bringing the current count to six out of the planned twelve. […]
MV MAERSK Edmonton’s First Call at ECT of SLPA
MAERSK Edmonton, operating within MAERSK Line’s West Africa Xpress Service (WAX Service), made its inaugural call at the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Sri Lanka […]
New STS Cranes En Route for East Container Terminal
ZHEN HUA 24 En Route to Sri Lanka Carrying Brand-New Ship-to-Shore Container Cranes for East Container Terminal In a strategic move to bolster its maritime infrastructure, […]
Port of Colombo: Foundation Stone Laid for ECT’s Operation & Admin Building
SLPA EVENT: On August 3, 2023, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority held an auspicious ceremony at the Port of Colombo, where they laid the foundation stone […]