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Features. News. January 1, 2025

SLPA Terminals Record All-Time High of 2.41 Million TEUs in 2024 Amidst Competition

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In 2024, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) terminals achieved their highest-ever throughput, reaching 2.41 million TEUs amidst competition. SLPA alone contributed 2,413,012 TEUs, emphasising its vital […]

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SeaLead Launches New Liner Service with Sri Lanka Ports Authority

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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 […]

Features. SLPA Events. August 29, 2024

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His Excellency Andrew Patrick, the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, accompanied by officials from the British High Commission, made a courtesy visit to the Sri […]

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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 […]

Features. News. July 26, 2024

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Recognised for Outstanding Growth and Performance in the First Quarter of the Year by Alphaliner The Port of Colombo has achieved landmark recognition by being named […]

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East Container Terminal. Features. SLPA Events. August 4, 2023

Port of Colombo: Foundation Stone Laid for ECT’s Operation & Admin Building

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SLPA EVENT: On August 3, 2023, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority held an auspicious ceremony at the Port of Colombo, where they laid the foundation stone […]

Features. International Events. October 1, 2022

Colombo Port Wins 2022 GPF Top Awards

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Sri Lanka Ports Authority awarded for ‘Port Authority of the Year,’ and ‘Best Public Container Terminal of the Year 2022’ At the Sixth Global Ports Forum […]

Features. News. September 30, 2022

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Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new feeder service between the port of Colombo in Sri Lanka and the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh aiming to bring more […]

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“Port of Colombo and other related ports are being developed holistically and simultaneously. SLPA has left no stone unturned since the plans were laid,” Chairman of […]

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