Colombo Port Archives

June 3, 2022

1 in South Asia/Indian Sub-Continent 3 among ports in the Indian Ocean Rim 22 among 370 ports Globally The Port of Colombo has been ranked as the most efficient port in South Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent, 3rd in the Indian Ocean rim and 22nd among 370 ports globally, in the […]

January 14, 2022

The construction work of the second phase of Eastern Container Terminal at the Colombo Port commenced January (12) under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The President and the Prime Minister unveiled a plaque marking the commencement of construction work at the Terminal. Construction […]

December 20, 2021

Tokyo Cement Group recently commissioned operations of the newly expanded capacity at the Tokyo Cement Colombo Port Terminal in a soft opening ceremony. The event is the culmination of a 2.5 billion rupees worth investment by the cement giant, held under the auspices of Mr. S.R. Gnanam, Managing Director and Mr. Christopher […]

July 6, 2020

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a five-member Committee to examine and report on the concerns regarding the development of Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) and East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port. The Committee is headed by Secretary to the Ministry of Ports and Shipping, M.M.P.K. Mayadunne. Secretary to the Ministry of Industrial Export and […]

World Bank/S&P Rank Colombo as Most Efficient Port in South Asia

Second phase constructions of Eastern Container Terminal at Colombo Port commenced

Tokyo Cement Invests Rs. 2.5 billion in Colombo Port Bulk Terminal Capacity Expansion

Committee to look into concerns connected with development of JCT & ECT Terminals of Colombo Port