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Logistics

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

July 9, 2026 2 min read

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

The project faced previous setbacks

July 7, 2026 1 min read

Pakistan Defence Secretary discusses aviation, port cooperation with Sri Lanka Minister

Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue

July 3, 2026 3 min read

Sampath Bank, SLPA launch real-time dollar payment system in maritime industry

Sampath Bank Launches Sri Lanka’s First Real-Time USD Payment Solution for Sri Lanka Ports Authority Users

June 26, 2026 2 min read
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,

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

Only one bid was received.

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

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
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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

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
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