Mr. Keith D. Bernard, the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), recently met with His Excellency Gopal Baglay, the High Commissioner of India, at […]
SLPA Chairman and Indian High Commissioner Discuss Maritime Collaboration in Colombo
Port of Trincomalee Achieves Record-breaking Daily Discharge Rate
Despite numerous challenges, the dedicated staff at the Port of Trincomalee, under the management of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), achieved an extraordinary milestone on […]
UN adopts global convention on the sale of ships by courts
The General Assembly calls on Governments and regional economic integration organizations to consider joining the convention to strengthen the international legal framework for shipping and navigation. […]
Up to 800,000 seafarers will need additional training to meet decarbonisation targets
A new action plan launched at COP 27 by UN agencies, shipowners and trade unions makes recommendations to upgrade seafarers’ training to meet the shipping industry’s […]
Colombo Port: Work on Colombo West International Terminal begins
The construction work of the $ 789 million West Terminal began yesterday, aimed at boosting Colombo Port’s capacity by a further 3 million TEUs once completed […]
Second Batch of Ilmenite Exports from Trinco
Trincomalee Port has proudly managed to export the second batch of ilmenite as another milestone in the export of bulk goods which started after thirty years. […]
Minister Visits Galle Port
Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva said that the development of the Galle Port is a national interest and not merely a […]
MSC re-routes its vessels to protect blue whales
MSC aims to help protect blue whales and other cetaceans living and feeding in the waters off the coast of Sri Lanka by modifying navigation guidance […]
ONE launches new feeder service via Colombo
The Singaporean container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the start of a new feeder service between India, Sri Lanka and Singapore. The port rotation […]
Thirty five SLPA employees receive Port Management Diplomas
The Diploma Certificate Award Ceremony for 35 employees of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) who successfully completed the course of Port Management Diploma was held […]