Notable
Projects in other areas will also be launched in the coming days
The upgrading comes with the start of peak tourism season in Sri Lanka
A former Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority
We will also commence the restoration work on the Northern railway line
A second runway was in Sri Lanka's BIA expansion plan 20 years ago.
Sri Lankan delegates toured the Port of Baltimore during the U.S. visit
Collaboration will focus on knowledge sharing, capacity development, technical cooperation, and generating revenue
“We are already planning to raise the frequency to six flights per week during the upcoming summer season.”
Integrates advanced AI and natural language processing (NLP) technologies to help with a range of passenger inquiries.
Colombo's monopoly as a transshipment port in South Asia was broken with India's Vizhinjam Seaport
A yard with a storage capacity for at least 4000 vehicles, is ready for imports
A portion of stored cleaning chemicals in a container had caught fire.
Still below highs seen in 2018 and 2019
US $ 10.5 Million has been allocated to recommence the construction of Kurinchakerny Bridge
The extended Western breakwater allows West Terminal II to be built
14 flights a week for air passenger services, and 7 for air cargo
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
By Jan 16 morning, 1,615 containers had been released by terminals but only 1,337 has been gate out
The port has promised to provide space in two phases to hold containers awaitng inquiry
To expedite the clearance process, Sri Lanka Customs officers agreed to operate continuously
Chongqing Airlines is flying three times a week to Colombo
To support this new operation, the port is developing a dedicated container yard
Tug vessels are required for the new terminal operation from mid-2025
SLPA's Jaye Container Terminal and the deep water East Container Terminal handled 2.4 million TEUs
Planning more productivity boosting investments
Large crowds expected at Galle Face
As part of its seaside strategy, the port is entering the relay cargo market
Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 1/1/20). Your California Privacy Rights. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices.
Gain clarity on the biggest stories of the day with our daily newsletter, Morning Briefing
© 2023 Echelon Media (PVT) Ltd. All Rights Reserved
2 min read