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This will ensure that we continue to accommodate large vessels safely and efficiently
The report did not give the reason for the steep rise in costs
Once it is finalized we expect the rating assigned to Sri Lanka will be further improved
The work was completed ahead of the scheduled completion date.
One of these aircraft is still not flying
A previous such agreement expired in 2021
The cabinet has given the approval to re-initiate the operation effecting from July 01,2022
After June 28, 2022, aircraft will have to carry their return fuel according to the CA notice to airmen (NOTAM)
Flights were restricted after Covid-19 pandemic outbreak in 2020.
HIP to almost double productivity levels, with the new cranes
The court will decide whether or not to issue an interim injunction, the sources added.
Foreign Ministry say the matter is being considered through diplomatic channels
In the year to March 2022 finance costs went up to Rs122.5bn Rs35.6bn and unrealized forex losses were Rs47.7bn
Empty flights to take back passengers
SriLankan Airline's losses have accumulated to 372 billion rupees by end March 2021.
Three-wheel drivers have been significantly affected by the fuel shortage, price hike
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| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
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In the next 2 to 5 years the two terminals will add 7 million TEUS in capacity
Agents ask to pay port charges in rupees instead
SLPA has waived 20 mn USD of demurrage for importers who have been unable to clear goods in time
LOLC has foreign operations and the Sri Lanka rupee fell steeply in March
Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) has gifted 100 bicycles to the port
Lack of jet fuel in Colombo forces SriLankan, other airlines to refuel in other airports
Normal and expected levels in the Port of Colombo, despite the economic and political crisis
During the past two years they have paid for all the supplies made
The national carrier has racked up losses of 372 billion rupees since management control
I propose that the loss making Sri Lankan Airlines be privatized
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