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Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port in talks with CMA CGM, Evergreen

Amid pressure on shipping routes due to ongoing tensions prompting global carriers to reassess routing strategies.

May 3, 2026 1 min read

MSC INGY call in Sri Lanka sets new handling record at CICT

CICT achieves record throughput with MSC INGY call

April 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port sees higher volumes with MSC Marie Leslie vessel call

7,968 containers were moved, a high of 13,260 TEUs in single-vessel throughput.

April 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet approves new system for issuing bus permits

Cabinet approved proposal to implement new method for issuing passenger transport permits.

April 23, 2026 1 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.

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"

S&P warns of holdouts as SriLankan Airlines defaulted bonds trade above par

Defaulted securities are trading above par

September 20, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka car registrations fall in Aug, crossovers, trishaws up

BYD, Toyota dominate car and crossover sales

September 17, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines draws India travellers with Axis Bank link

Axis Bank credit and debit cardholders will enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on both Business Class and Economy Class

September 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka loses regional deconsolidation hub status for e-commerce?

Sri Lanka had been a deconsolidation hub for online sales before the trade clampdown

September 7, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka Railways to build three-car light trains for rural towns

To be operated in Puttalam, Batticaloa and Mihinthale areas

September 5, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's PickMe, Moratuwa uni to study linking trishaws with trains and buses

Study interfaces for low literacy communities

August 31, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to stretch main airport night hub peak to cut congestion

We are stretching it to about six hours

August 26, 2025 2 min read

Public views sought on SriLankan Airlines, Airport and Aviation Services

Committee seeks submissions from employees, staff and general public concerning issues related to both institutes

August 21, 2025 1 min read

Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 to focus on boosting blue economy

Panel discussions to focus on offshore oil & gas exploration, Trincomalee, and boat building and nautical tourism

August 15, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka vehicle registration rise to 35,000 in July, mobikes almost at pre-crisis levels

Car and Crossover numbers also pick up

August 6, 2025 2 min read
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SriLankan Airlines bond first restructure talks fail

Gap too wide, government says

August 5, 2025 3 min read

Presidential probe into SriLankan Airlines and airport authority fraud claims

Absence of investigation into irregularities at SriLankan, Airport and Aviation Services has rendered them ineffective

July 23, 2025 2 min read

Lanka Ashok Leyland to launch electric buses in Sri Lanka

An electric variant of its DOST truck model has already been made available.

July 18, 2025 1 min read

FitsAir Bangladesh flights from Sri Lanka expanded, driving tourism

.The expansion to daily flights follows a steady uptick in passengers

July 16, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Port agency to set up SPV for East Container Terminal

The Colombo East Container Terminal (Pvt) Ltd will be fully owned by the SLPA

July 13, 2025 1 min read

Air India crash – FAA knew of a Boeing fuel control switch problem, no AD issued

The problem was found in 2018 but an airworthiness directive not issued initially

July 12, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka court extends block on winding up SriLankan Airlines till July 30

Parties acting for bondholders had demand full payment for bonds

July 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Navy to resume marine security services: Minister

Cabinet approval for Sri Lanka Navy to independently carry out maritime security operations

July 8, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka shippers warn against attempt to re-instate terminal handling charge

Every time the government changes, attempts are made to reverse this gazette

July 8, 2025 2 min read

Colombo Dockyard plans Rs12.9bn rights issue on Mazagon take-over

Mazagon was also ready to take any rights not taken up by other shareholders.

July 7, 2025 1 min read