Notable
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.
More communication records missing
The port’s plans to commence its first phase of container operations was also discussed
"Colombo port will become a hub, a new developed port with financial instruments that could cater to new demands"
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| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
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| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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