Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd) assumed duties today (10/03/2024) as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). He served as the Commander of the […]
Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd), New Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority
New Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Takes Office
Newly appointed, the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Honourable Vijitha Herath, officially assumed his role today at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Ports […]
Incident at Jaya Container Terminal: Fire Averted on MV “MSC CAPETOWN III”
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority executed a rapid response to avert a major catastrophe by successfully containing a fire on MV “MSC CAPETOWN III” at Port […]
SLPA Marks 45 Years with Celebrations and Developments
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) celebrated its 45th anniversary yesterday (1 August 2024) at its Chaithya Road premises with religious activities. The event was spearheaded […]
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 […]
M.V. Ane Mærsk Makes Maiden Port Call in Colombo, Leading the Charge in Sustainable Shipping
The M.V. Ane Mærsk recently completed its inaugural port call at the Port of Colombo, marking a significant milestone in maritime history. Named after Ane Mærsk […]
A high profile delegation from the Port of Colombo attends business promotions visit at VOC Port Authority, Tuticorin, India
Discussions aim at increasing volumes at POC A high profile delegation from the Port of Colombo recently embarked on a three-day business promotion visit to the […]
MV Empress: Trincomalee Welcomes Cordelia Cruises’ Magnificent Cruise Ship
Yesterday, the passenger cruise ship MV Empress, owned by Cordelia Cruises, arrived at Ashroff Jetty in Trincomalee Port with a total of 744 passengers on board. […]
SLPA Delivers Dry Food to Sri Lanka Welfare Society of the Blind Women
In a compassionate gesture spearheaded by the Vice Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), the organization successfully delivered a substantial donation of dry food […]
The first vessel under port promotions programme calls at the East Container Terminal
MSC America, the first container vessel under the business promotions programme to attract new services to the Port of Colombo (POC), called at the East Container […]