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Sri Lanka govt cancelled a tripartite deal with India and Japan on ECT development in 2020
Discussion on maritime security and technological capabilities at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies
Sri Lanka must establish an independent maritime regulatory body to safeguard fair competition and draw foreign investme
Around 500 delegates scheduled to participate
As part of the exit arrangement, approximately 29.8 million US dollars in equity contributions will be refunded
Hambantota Port handles 167,569 vehicles in 18 months as vehicle imports rebound
7,968 containers were moved, a high of 13,260 TEUs in single-vessel throughput.
In response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in West Asia
Port navigating a shift in cargo dynamics with overall container throughput increasing 11 to 15 across all terminals
Significant portion of terminal's volume is linked to the Indian market, where APSEZ operates a network of 15 ports
To purchase new STS cranes
HIP handled 8.24 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2025, up 175 percent from 3.0 million metric tonnes
A former Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Logistics delegation from HDG to be in Sri Lanka from Dec 20-24
Logistics delegation to visit Sri Lanka
We are focusing on developing Galle Port as a hub for tourism
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We have to continue this momentum if we are to take on the regional volume
India has strategic interest in Sri Lankan ports
Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean is seen as a key for trans-shipment routes for India
Cargo insurance could go up to destinations that do not limit liability
The SLPA had projected the port’s total capacity to double to 15 million TEUs by 2026.
Sri Lanka had been a deconsolidation hub for online sales before the trade clampdown
Panel discussions to focus on offshore oil & gas exploration, Trincomalee, and boat building and nautical tourism
The Colombo East Container Terminal (Pvt) Ltd will be fully owned by the SLPA
Cabinet approval for Sri Lanka Navy to independently carry out maritime security operations
Every time the government changes, attempts are made to reverse this gazette
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