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Logistics

Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port, Al-Futtaim explore Gulf vehicle supply chain ties

Discussions focused on expanding existing business relationships, the role of the CASCADIA RoRo Feeder Service,

November 9, 2026 2 min read

SriLankan Airlines plunges to Rs35.6bn loss as fuel costs soar, capital eroded

Company's ability to generate sufficient internal cash flows to meet its operational and financial obligations

November 3, 2026 2 min read

British Airways returns to Sri Lanka after 11 years with special fares

Offers special airfares as it returns to Sri Lanka after 11 years

October 27, 2026 1 min read

Vietjet, Satair partnership to boost supply chain and Sri Lanka operations

Vietjet, Satair sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in aviation supply chain, supporting fleet growth and network expansi

October 23, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka's Hambantota port eyes growth as Suez recovers

As vessel traffic through the corridor increases, Hambantota expects greater demand for bunkering, ship supplies

EXPLAINER - What China Merchants Port’s exit means for Sri Lanka’s investment climate

CMPort’s exit highlights the delicate geopolitical tightrope Sri Lanka must walk. 

Sri Lanka’s Access Engineering drops S Asia logistics hub project, expects Rs1.45bn recovery

“The decision was made in view of changes in external circumstances,

October 20, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka drops $280mn Colombo Port logistics JV with China Merchants, calls new PPP bids

As part of the exit arrangement, approximately 29.8 million US dollars in equity contributions will be refunded

October 19, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's southern port handles 167,569 vehicles as imports rebound

Hambantota Port handles 167,569 vehicles in 18 months as vehicle imports rebound

October 19, 2026 2 min read

US grants $17mn to modernise Colombo port digital systems

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Stern Meyer announced the grant during a visit to the Colombo port, following discussion

October 16, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port tops 1 million TEUs

Invests $108mn to double capacity

October 4, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's BIA to install 12 automated immigration gates

To expand automated passenger clearance gate facility to include foreigners entering and leaving the country.

September 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka explores JV for ECT amid interests from shipping lines: Minister 

Sri Lanka govt cancelled a tripartite deal with India and Japan on ECT development in 2020

September 28, 2026 2 min read

Vietjet signs deal with Starlink to offer free high-speed Wi-Fi

September 25, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka awards $40.8mn Muthurajawela-BIA jet fuel pipeline to Chinese firm

Project valued at $40.84mn plus Rs8,548.75mn, inclusive of applicable taxes

September 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka urged to merge maritime security and digital policy

Discussion on maritime security and technological capabilities at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies

September 17, 2026 3 min read
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Vietjet partners with Thales and CFM, boosting Sri Lanka route

Agreements span engine maintenance, MRO support and digital aviation as Vietjet expands operations including Sri Lanka,

September 16, 2026 3 min read

SITA Switzerland wins $4.01mn global network contract for SriLankan Airlines

Only one bid was received.

September 15, 2026 1 min read

CIMC 2026 aims bold future for Sri Lanka’s maritime logistics

Colombo port has climbed global ranks and reached the list of top 20 container ports worldwide

September 13, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka must set up maritime regulator to unlock investment: US FMC Chair

Sri Lanka must establish an independent maritime regulatory body to safeguard fair competition and draw foreign investme

September 10, 2026 3 min read

CIMC starts is Sri Lanka focuses on pushing shipping, logistics

Around 500 delegates scheduled to participate

September 9, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port welcomes new gen NYK carrier

Azalea Leader is a 200-metre long new generation LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC).

September 6, 2026 1 min read

US FMC officials to visit Sri Lanka to advance trade interests

To advance American trade interests and strengthen the shipping connections US businesses rely on to reach markets

September 4, 2026 2 min read

Vietjet launches direct Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City flights

Colombo welcomes Vietjet’s inaugural direct flight from Vietnam, unlocking new travel opportunities

August 19, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka evaluating 19 proposals for loss-making Mattala airport

The fresh push to commercialize the state-owned facility comes after a previous attempt to manage the airport failed.

August 13, 2026 2 min read

Hong Kong's Transwell submits turnaround proposal for SriLankan Airlines

"Once the recommendation from this committee is done, then we'll go for a EOI or RFP"

Ranul Seneviratne
August 13, 2026 2 min read
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