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Logistics delegation to visit Sri Lanka
We are focusing on developing Galle Port as a hub for tourism
We have to continue this momentum if we are to take on the regional volume
India has strategic interest in Sri Lankan ports
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...
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."We have withdrawn our request for financing from the DFC."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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| US Dollar | 329.0351 | 328.5966 |
| UK Pound | 443.7367 | 443.6711 |
| Euro | 379.6078 | 381.3692 |
| Yen | 2.1249 | 2.1270 |
| Aus Dollar | 234.6020 | 235.1437 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.4433 | 3.4427 |
| Korean Won | 0.2428 | 0.2438 |
| Oman Rial | 854.6144 | 853.4755 |
| Saudi Riyal | 87.6025 | 87.5068 |
| UAE Dirham | 89.5821 | 89.4627 |
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| S&P SL20 | 5,976.67 | -0.29% |
| CSE All Share | 21,262.13 | -0.24% |
| Turnover Rs | 2225.45 million | 1129.82 million |
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| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 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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Expects operations to start in 2025
High-end and heavy vehicles rise
SeaLead launches liner service in partnership with Sri Lanka Ports Authority
The Colombo Plan, a regional inter-governmental organization with 28 countries is helping build capacity at Ports Author
Kerawalapitiya Customs Inspection Operation Center project designed to ensure health, safety, efficiency of all parties
Shipping minister calls for investigation to the fire
Quay and yard cranes to arrive in August
Colombo Dockyard to invest in new ship repair facility at Hambantota Port
Unions have protested the increase of female gantry crane operators
The port has not been in operation for almost a decade due to sand deposits at the entrance
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