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Logistics

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
Sri Lanka's Hambantota port cargo volumes rise amid global shipping shifts

The port handled 90,219 vehicles and 80,325 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the month

No decision to privatize Sri Lanka port's eastern terminal: Minister

The project faced previous setbacks

SriLankan Cargo secures IATA certification to carry live animals

SriLankan is 12th Airline in the world to obtain the certificate and the first in South Asia

February 17, 2026 2 min read

IFC to finance Sri Lanka's John Keells port terminal with $20mn

To purchase new STS cranes

February 2, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka launches first airport e-gates to modernize border security, health resilience

Japan financed e-gate project, IOM implemented

January 28, 2026 2 min read

India's IRCON begins re-building Sri Lanka cyclone hit North rail track

India is giving a grant of 5 million dollars to rebuild the track

January 14, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's FitsAir certified for A320 pilot training

Training will be conducted using Civil Aviation Authority approved Airbus A320 flight simulators

January 12, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's China-backed Hambantota Port eyes 2mn box capacity after 700-pct growth

HIP handled 8.24 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2025, up 175 percent from 3.0 million metric tonnes

January 11, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to get 15 more Bailey Bridges from India to connect Cyclone hit highways

Projects in other areas will also be launched in the coming days

January 11, 2026 2 min read

Turkish Airlines upgrades Colombo flight to A350-900 aircraft

The upgrading comes with the start of peak tourism season in Sri Lanka

January 9, 2026 1 min read

Parakrama Dissanayake appointed Sri Lanka President's adviser on Maritime Logistics

A former Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority

January 9, 2026 1 min read

India to rebuild Sri Lanka's cyclone hit bridges spending $30mn

We will also commence the restoration work on the Northern railway line

January 8, 2026 1 min read
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Cinnamon Air seaplane plunges in Central Sri Lanka; operator says no injuries

The amphibian aircraft is involved in carrying tourists

January 7, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka awards licence plate tender to South Asian Technologies

Sri Lanka's vehicle registration system has been in crisis for months, with delays in providing plates

January 6, 2026 1 min read

Fixing Sri Lanka's cyclone hit railway tracks to cost over US$330mn : Deputy Minister

The Nanu Oya to Badulla track, alone was estimated to cost around US$127mn to fix

January 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka approves Japan-funded automated clearance gates at BIA 

The project started in 2023 with 1,170 mn Japanese yen grant

December 30, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks China support to repair cyclone hit railway tracks

Ambassador Qi Zhenhong had promised to convey the request to the Chinese government

December 30, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka vehicle registrations down 9.7-pct in November 2025

The last week of November also saw cyclone Ditwah hitting Sri Lanka

December 27, 2025 1 min read

Vietnam logistics delegation in Sri Lanka from Dec 20

Logistics delegation from HDG to be in Sri Lanka from Dec 20-24

December 18, 2025 3 min read

Vietnam sees potential in Sri Lanka for logistics and warehouse businesses

Logistics delegation to visit Sri Lanka

December 11, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka direct flights by Vietnam Airlines from Aug 2026

Hayleys group is the General Sales Agent.

December 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka key road restoration to cost Rs190bn : President

There are hundreds of smaller road also damaged

December 9, 2025 1 min read