Notable
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
The project faced previous setbacks
Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue
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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Planning more productivity boosting investments
As part of its seaside strategy, the port is entering the relay cargo market
Cruise ships coming from India decline in 2024
Firms in the industrial zone will be able to use the container terminal in the Hambantota Port
Officials should work towards early recommencement of the passenger ferry service between Rameshwaram and Talaimannar
."We have withdrawn our request for financing from the DFC."
First logistics centre in Bloemandhal location to be advertised next year
The terminals expected to take capacity to 15mn TEUs by 2026
Public feedback invited on environmental impact assessment report on land reclamation for Galle habour development proje
The port has spent 41 million dollars on 4 new quay cranes and 13 rubber tyred gantry cranes
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