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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
The 8th edition of the Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference (CIMC) scheduled to take place Sep 9-11
The port handled 90,219 vehicles and 80,325 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the month
"A well-established regulatory framework covering the entire value chain is necessary,"
142.20m long Destroyer with a crew of 160
Webinar to strengthen Sri Lanka–Vietnam cooperation in shipping and logistics industry
The feasibility study will be funded by ADB.
"This year we are planning with joining with JCT Oil Bank, the CPC, on a project to enhance storage capacity."
Sri Lanka is planning to call expression of interest for Colombo West Terminal II in 2025
MV Jupiter Leader of the NYK lines had Landcruisers, Hilux cabs, Prado SUVs, Toyota sedans and Suzuki vehicles
This will ensure that we continue to accommodate large vessels safely and efficiently
The report did not give the reason for the steep rise in costs
The breakwater expansion study has already begun
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Realizing these benefits demands collaborative efforts to foster sustainable practices
Colombo's monopoly as a transshipment port in South Asia was broken with India's Vizhinjam Seaport
A portion of stored cleaning chemicals in a container had caught fire.
The extended Western breakwater allows West Terminal II to be built
By Jan 16 morning, 1,615 containers had been released by terminals but only 1,337 has been gate out
The port has promised to provide space in two phases to hold containers awaitng inquiry
To expedite the clearance process, Sri Lanka Customs officers agreed to operate continuously
To support this new operation, the port is developing a dedicated container yard
Tug vessels are required for the new terminal operation from mid-2025
SLPA's Jaye Container Terminal and the deep water East Container Terminal handled 2.4 million TEUs
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