Port of Colombo

“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 […]

It is hereby notified that due to the current pandemic situation prevailing in the country, Cashier Section of the Finance Division  will be closed during the  […]

Asian Ports Dominate Global Container Port Performance Index World Bank and IHS Markit report highlights large efficiency gaps between world’s key container ports. Asian container ports […]

The proposed Container Freight Station (CFS)   will cover an area of 9,500 square meters for general cargo and 1060 square meters for hazardous cargo storage. As […]

At the end of 2019, the Port of Colombo was ranked 23rd with a score of 64.38 points. However, the port was able to improve its […]

Message from the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority I take this opportunity to extend my deepest gratitude to all those who contribute to the continuation […]

The Government will expand the ports of Galle, Trincomalee and Kankesanthurai which will be geared to accommodating the increased exports to both regional and global destinations. […]

In the changing socio-economic situation, it is my hope that SLPA and all related stakeholders will make continuous efforts to improve maritime transport and ports for […]

The main business at Colombo port is transshipment serving mainly India as well as other South Asian nations. Sri Lanka’s Colombo port has to diversify beyond […]

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority has established a special operational centre for the continuous and efficient operation of import and export services. According to the government, […]