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 […]
Clarifying Media Misrepresentation on Port Operations
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 […]
STS Cranes Shifted to JCT Phase V
To enhance operational efficiency, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority has started installing ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes on the fifth phase of the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT). […]
Colombo the most efficient port in South Asia – World Bank and S&P
No. 1 in South Asia/Indian Sub-Continent No. 3 among ports in Indian Ocean Rim No. 22 among 370 ports globally The Port of Colombo has been […]
Port Operations are Normal – SLPA
Dr. Prasantha Jayamanna, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has emphasized that all port operations are taking place as normal, today (28.04.2022). Accordingly, all terminals […]
Do not be misled by Fake News: On Video Circulating about JCT Operation
A video containing false information regarding a container operation that took place at the Jaya Container Terminal at the Port of Colombo is currently circulating on […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority wins the GPF Awards
SLPA the Port Authority of the Year while Jaya Container Terminal recognised as the Best Public Container Terminal Sri Lanka Ports Authority won awards for the […]
MV HR SARERA becomes first inaugural caller at the JCT after Covid-19 pandemic
With a greater focus to provide flexible feeder connections in Colombo, HR Lines, Bangladesh feeder vessel operator, who introduced their feeder service, CCE – Chattogram Colombo […]
Steps have been taken to minimize the ITT delay at the Port of Colombo
Severe traffic congestion was present inside the Port of Colombo (POC) of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) due to constructions of the elevated highway on pillars […]
SLPA to Continue Port Services During the Upcoming Holidays – Chairman
All the facilities required to make online payments for the operations and services of the SLPA are now available “Sri Lanka Ports Authority wishes to inform […]