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 […]
MSC re-routes its vessels to protect blue whales
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 […]
Tug-boat fleet to boost SLPA efficiency – Minister
The tug-boat fleet commissioned recently will boost efficiency at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, according to Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Hon. Nimal Siripala de […]
Low vessel utilisation to fuel rate decline: Sea-Intelligence
The maritime data analysts of Sea-Intelligence looked at the development of nominal vessel utilization, which they described as “a key parameter in gauging the strength of […]
SLPA: Three New Reach Stackers to Improve Operational Efficiency
Three new reach stackers required for the operational activities of the Sri Lanka Port Authority (SLPA), were purchased and handed over to its Logistics and Operation Divisions […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority Celebrates 43rd Anniversary
The 43rd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) was celebrated today, 01st August 2022, at the Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Chaithya premises with an emphasis on Buddhist religious […]
Bangladesh High Commissioner Pays Courtesy call on the Minister
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Tareq Md Ariful Islam recently met the Minister of Ports, Shipping and […]
“Adequate fuel reserves available – No disruption to port operations”
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Dr. Prasantha Jayamanna emphasizes that adequate fuel reserves are maintained at the port fuel bank and, that […]
Enhance International Confidence in Ports – President
His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that the Port of Sri Lanka should work to enhance international confidence in port operations and services by […]