Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s Achievement of Remarkable Growth in 2023; A Testament to Efficiency, Strategic Partnerships, and Optimistic Outlook”

A container vessel being operated at the Jaya Container Terminal of SLPA (LBN)

The year 2023 witnessed significant growth at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). In comparison to the 1,925,895 TEUs handled by SLPA  2022, it has handled  a total of 1,965,128 TEUs in 2023, reflecting a 2% growth.

 



 

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority anticipates positive growth in container operations, despite a percentage drop in global container volumes in 2022.   SLPA is optimistic that the present growth rates will persist with the expected improvement in import and export activities in the global market and the gradual recovery of the country’s economy.

In 2023, the Port of Colombo (POC) operated 6,951,003 TEUs, marking a 1.17% growth compared to the 6,862,184 TEUs handled in 2022.

The recent growth at the SLPA can be attributed to increased efficiency levels at its  terminals that include the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) and the East Container Terminal (ECT) and their  ability  to attract new services, establishing connections with new Terminal Services Agreements (TSA)  with shipping lines.

SLPA  expresses confidence in attracting more services at its terminals. This confidence will be reinforced by the successful completion of constructions at the East Container Terminal (ECT) and the JCT-V project in near future.  SLPA  also extends  appreciation to all the stake holders including shipping lines, both Main Line  Operators & Feeder Operators and specially the management and employees of SLPA who had done a yeoman service during the  period.

 




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