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Facilitating exchange of data between related institutions
First logistics centre in Bloemandhal location to be advertised next year
The terminals expected to take capacity to 15mn TEUs by 2026
With increase in tourist influx, demand for domestic charter flights has also been on rise, stakeholders say
Enter Air is the fourth airline to launch operation to Sri Lanka this week
Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated steadily over 2025 amid record current account surpluses
Emirates Airlines made this announcement on its website on July 24 in line with UAE government directives.
Transshipment containers grew 14 percent to 464,269 unit though down from 483,732 pre-Covid
Delivery order fees capped
Cargo handled was 1,206,425 metric tonnes up from 420,421 metric tonnes a year ago.
Accumulated loses rise to Rs384bn
Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike International Airport received ACI accreditation on January 11.
More communication records missing
In January 2021 SriLankan was also awarded a “Platinum” standard for its extra safety measures and hygiene precautio...
Most ships routinely carry hazardous cargo subject to rules
Another vessel within sight
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He had been managing director of the agency and Harbhour Master in Colombo
Some fish coming ashore have also had plastic nurdles (polypropylene granules) that had spilt from the ship.
Navigation warning lights to be installed to warn other ships
Plastics collection is a key focus
IMO expertise also sought
Expert Committees to assess longer term damage
Vessel carried over 800 tonnes of caustic soda and also urea
Up to June 09 no oil spill was reported on the vessel that carried sodium hydroxide
Maritime conventions have to be ratified, firefighting and other services upgraded
"We are doing a complete study (adyanayak) about the incident."
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