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Logistics

Honeywell gets $25mn contract to maintain SriLankan Airlines’ APUs

April 9, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port expands capacity as transshipment volumes increase

In response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in West Asia

April 6, 2026 1 min read

Fuel supply stable despite rising transshipment: Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Port navigating a shift in cargo dynamics with overall container throughput increasing 11 to 15 across all terminals

March 31, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka aviation has two-month jet fuel buffer: Official

Sri Lanka confirms 2-month jet fuel buffer amidst Gulf flight disruptions

March 30, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka's HIPG issues clarification on vehicle storage policy

The port currently houses “more than 50,000 vehicles (both transhipment and local imports)

Sri Lanka approves $17.16mn tugboat hire for Ports Authority

The 70 ton Bollard Pull (BP) Twin Azimuth Stern Drive type port tugs are for the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

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
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Hambantota Port promotes Sri Lanka logistics, investment to visiting Nepal delegation

Delegation were given a tour of HIP’s facilities

July 3, 2025 1 min read

China’s SF Airlines launches direct cargo flight to Sri Lanka, aims backing trade, BRI

“Kunming-Colombo” international cargo route is the 10th milestone in SF Airlines’ expansion into the South Asian m...

June 27, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka port to give yard paving contract to Maga Engineering

The work includes the development of the terminal's Yard V .

June 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Port SOE profits rise 75-pct amid Red Sea troubles

This upturn is largely attributed to shifts in global shipping patterns due to the Red Sea crisis

June 24, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lankan Airlines loses Rs8.4bn in 2024, despite exchange gain

SriLankan has large dollar debts, and its value fluctuates wildly along with currency movements.

June 23, 2025 2 min read

After Indian Air crash, Boeing officials in Sri Lanka to talk on operations

Indian Air Boeing crash killed more than 290 people including 241 onboard

June 20, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to buy electric gantries, prime movers for Colombo Port

Electric prime movers in place of terminal tractors

June 18, 2025 1 min read

India to subsidize ferry to Sri Lanka for another year

It stands as a key milestone in revitalizing maritime connectivity between India and Sri Lanka

June 14, 2025 1 min read

Israel attack on Iran to increase cost of SriLankan flights to Europe, London: sources

Sri Lanka operates a daily flight to London, three flights each to Frankfurt and Paris weekly

June 13, 2025 2 min read

SriLankan re-routes London, Europe flights after Israel attacks Iran

These route changes have led to increased flight durations on our services to Europe

June 13, 2025 2 min read