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Features. Local News. News. SLPA Ports. May 7, 2021

SLPA: Special Notice – Finance Division Activities

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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  […]

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Colombo Port is the top-ranked port in South Asia – CPPI

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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 […]

Daya Ratnayake. Events. Features. Jayantha Samaraweera. Rohitha Abeygunawardena. SLPA Events. January 5, 2021

SLPA lays foundation stone for a new Container Freight Station

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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 […]

Features. Port of Colombo. Terminals. November 13, 2020

Sri Lanka: Colombo Port ranked as world’s 18th best-connected port

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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 […]

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Colombo Port Operations Continue Without Any Hindrance

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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 […]

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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. […]

Education. Features. International Viewpoints. Opinions. Sato Seiji. May 25, 2020

Importance of Maritime Transport and Ports

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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 […]

Covid-19. Daya Ratnayake. Features. Port of Colombo. SLPA Ports. May 21, 2020

Colombo Port Could Expand to Full Maritime Hub

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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 […]

Covid-19. Features. News. SLPA Ports. April 2, 2020

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Introduces Operational Centre to Facilitate Port Operations

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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, […]

Daya Ratnayake. Events. Features. Johnston Fernando. Kanaka Herath. February 26, 2020

SLPA hosts annual Gold Awards Ceremony for retired employees

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SLPA is one of the main pillars of the country and a major economic strength. General Daya Ratnayake, Chairman SLPA The 2020 Gold Awards ceremony for […]

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