Funding aims to modernise maritime documentation and improve coordination among Sri Lanka’s port, customs and shipping authorities. U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka H. E. Eric Stern […]
US Ambassador Announces $17 Million Grant for Colombo Port Digital Systems
Third Berth at Colombo East Container Terminal Enters Service, Marking a New Phase of Operational Scale
Expanded quay length and carrier confidence signal accelerated growth for the Port of Colombo’s transhipment operations The Colombo East Container Terminal of the Sri Lanka Ports […]
Colombo East Container Terminal Receives Maiden Call of Ever Eon
Newly delivered Post-Suezmax vessel highlights SLPA’s deep-water capacity and modern terminal infrastructure EVER EON, a newly delivered Post-Suezmax class container vessel, made its maiden call at […]
SLPA, CMA CGM Ink Terminal Service Agreement to Strengthen Colombo Port
SLPA Terminals and CMA CGM recently signed a Terminal Service Agreement aimed at enhancing business collaboration and attracting greater container volumes to the Port of Colombo. The […]
SLPA and Evergreen Strengthen Strategic Partnership
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) and Evergreen Shipping Line further strengthened their long-standing partnership during a productive meeting between senior leadership teams recently at the […]
Hapag-Lloyd Delegation Visits Sri Lanka Ports Authority
A senior delegation from Hapag-Lloyd recently visited the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for further cooperation. The delegation included Mr […]
SLPA Launches Second Berth at Colombo East Container Terminal
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 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 […]