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Logistics

Vietjet partners with Thales and CFM, boosting Sri Lanka route

Agreements span engine maintenance, MRO support and digital aviation as Vietjet expands operations including Sri Lanka,

September 16, 2026 3 min read

SITA Switzerland wins $4.01mn global network contract for SriLankan Airlines

Only one bid was received.

September 15, 2026 1 min read

CIMC 2026 aims bold future for Sri Lanka’s maritime logistics

Colombo port has climbed global ranks and reached the list of top 20 container ports worldwide

September 13, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka must set up maritime regulator to unlock investment: US FMC Chair

Sri Lanka must establish an independent maritime regulatory body to safeguard fair competition and draw foreign investme

September 10, 2026 3 min read
Sri Lanka's southern port handles 167,569 vehicles as imports rebound

Hambantota Port handles 167,569 vehicles in 18 months as vehicle imports rebound

US grants $17mn to modernise Colombo port digital systems

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Stern Meyer announced the grant during a visit to the Colombo port, following discussion

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

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
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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

Uber, PickMe in Sri Lanka ask for still higher fuel quotas

As demand rises for these services with fuel restrictions in place

March 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka raises fuel quota for vehicles

Cars will now get 25 litres, 10 more than than previously allowed.

March 21, 2026 1 min read

Adani-led Colombo West terminal hits 1 million TEUs in record first year

Significant portion of terminal's volume is linked to the Indian market, where APSEZ operates a network of 15 ports

March 19, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to issue fuel based on odd-even number plate rule

Vehicles with license plate number ending with odd numbers 1, 3, 5, 7 can pump fuel from tomorrow, 19, an odd day

March 18, 2026 1 min read

SriLankan expands Australian frequency amid rising demand

The company will increase flights to and from 10 from the current 7

March 11, 2026 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines resumes flights to Dubai, Riyadh

Resuming daily services to Riyadh on Monday night and Dubai on Tuesday

March 9, 2026 1 min read