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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
FitsAir starts Colombo-Ahmedabad flights

Three times a week direct service the only non-stop link

Sri Lanka appoints committee to restructure SriLankan Airlines with IFC

Will work with the International Finance Corporation, the transaction advisor for the carrier's divestiture

Sri Lanka railway tracks 'left hanging' by Cyclone Ditwah : GM

The worst damage was to the Kandy, Badulla and Matale tracks in the hill country

December 7, 2025 2 min read

SriLankan asks pilots, cabin crew to contact airline amid communication disruption

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November 29, 2025 1 min read

Access to Sri Lanka’s main airport hit by floods

Sri Lanka's adverse weather has killed at least 56 so far

November 28, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to call investors to develop Galle Port as tourist hub

We are focusing on developing Galle Port as a hub for tourism

November 27, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines lost $60mn on CFM engined Airbuses, to lose $172mn

One of these aircraft is still not flying

November 25, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka, Italy to mutually recognize driving licenses for residents

A previous such agreement expired in 2021

November 25, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka plans to call investors for West Container Terminal 2 by August 2026

We have to continue this momentum if we are to take on the regional volume

November 25, 2025 2 min read

Corrupt Airbus deal cost SriLanka national carrier US$400mn: Minister

Two old A330 aircraft were acquired paying 50 million dollars higher than market price

November 25, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka pilots card payments for bus fares

System to be developed based on the strengths and weaknesses identified.

November 24, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's China-backed Hambantota Port eyes fast clearing with hi-tech box inspection

Hambantota Port is planning to draw more container traffic

November 23, 2025 2 min read
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Emirates A380 lands in Sri Lanka over medical emergency

. The airport said "swift medical care" was provided to the passenger.

November 21, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines losses driven sharply up by August through central bank policy

Operating expenses had grown only 3 percent, with fuel prices also declining

November 20, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka to build three fuel pipelines from port

The new pipelines will replace some of the 5 existing pipelines which are subject to frequent leaks

November 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka vehicle registrations drop in October 2025 led by BYD

BYD registrations drop to

November 16, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka Automobile Industry Awards 2025 to recognize excellence across sector

The awards aim to create a culture of recognition, setting both local and global benchmarks.

November 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Adani-John Keells automated box terminal sails off to 'spectacular' growth

So, the growth has been spectacular. So has been the growth in productivity and efficiencies

November 11, 2025 5 min read

SriLankan Airlines will be re-looked at if current revival plan fails: President

"We have given the board some time. They have made plans

November 9, 2025 2 min read

SriLankan Airlines debt expected to be restructured by December: President

The bond has a sovereign guarantee

November 8, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to upgrade airports in Sigiriya and Trincomalee

Hingurakgoda airport is also under development and is expected to be completed by 2026

November 7, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka MPs to get pick up trucks as official vehicles

The government has decided to buy vehicles and machinery for state institutions and members of parliament

November 7, 2025 1 min read
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