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Sri Lanka seeks US maritime cooperation, invites FMC chair to visit Colombo

Delegation met with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chair Laura DiBella and the commission’s legal team.

July 20, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka maps out long-term BIA expansion, port development for 2027 budget

Development plan was discussed during a pre-budget meeting

July 16, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka ports in focus as Colombo hosts maritime forum

The 8th edition of the Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference (CIMC) scheduled to take place Sep 9-11

July 16, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka awards BIA departure terminal expansion tender to Maga Engineering

"This money will come out of the general treasury," minister Nalinda Jayatissa told reporters.

July 14, 2026 1 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.

Sri Lanka's maritime security threats outpacing institutional capacity, experts warn

RCSS has drawn attention to the widening capability-action gap confronting Sri Lanka.

June 4, 2026 2 min read

EU-Sri Lanka forum discusses maritime, logistics hub potential

European Union–Sri Lanka Business Roundtable: Sri Lanka’s Role as a Regional Maritime and Logistics Hub

May 29, 2026 2 min read

SriLankan Airlines set for PPP push and new heads: Minister

According to the minister, the airline has requested an additional 10 billion rupees to sustain its current operations. ...

May 29, 2026 2 min read

Crayon Software wins $1.8mn Microsoft contract for SriLankan Airlines

The contract will run for a period of two years, minister Vijitha Herath said.

May 20, 2026 1 min read

EXPLAINER - How to reverse the decline of Sri Lanka's Colombo Port

Despite a slew of expansion projects, Colombo’s hub port’s competitiveness has eroded. Reversing the decline is comp...

Jason Hingert
May 17, 2026 20 min read

SriLankan Airlines denies any liability to UAE service provider after AED 974,000 fraud

The amount transferred after receiving instructions via official email of Dubai agent: SriLankan

May 16, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's ex-President questioned over Airbus deal after death of key witness

Former SriLankan CEO was given US$2mn as bribe in 2013, UK court found

May 12, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka opens airport next to Chinese-owned sea port for foreign investors

A join venture deal with firms from Russia and India failed two years ago after U.S. blacklisting

May 12, 2026 3 min read

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
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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

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

Gulf carriers show no interest in Sri Lanka’s Chinese-built ghost airport: Minister

Sri Lanka requested all Gulf airlines to consider using Mattala airport

Ranul Seneviratne
March 27, 2026 2 min read

SriLankan sees 13-pct revenue increase following AI-led digital shift

SriLankan Airlines taps AI to boost yields, passenger revenue

March 27, 2026 2 min read

Maga gets Rs2.16bn contract to upgrade Sri Lanka's Fort Railway Station

Includes the construction of new bridges, ticket counters and a service building

March 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka raises bus fares 12.19-pct after fuel price hike

Sri Lanka raised fuel prices on three occasions this month; on the 1st, 9th and 21st

March 24, 2026 1 min read