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The project faced previous setbacks
Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue
Sri Lankan delegates toured the Port of Baltimore during the U.S. visit
Despite a slew of expansion projects, Colombo’s hub port’s competitiveness has eroded. Reversing the decline is comp...
Sri Lanka must establish an independent maritime regulatory body to safeguard fair competition and draw foreign investme
Around 500 delegates scheduled to participate
"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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