Container Archives

September 9, 2024

“The call is testament to international shipping trust in Port of Colombo” Keith D. Bernard, Chairman SLPA The container vessel MV EVER ARM made its first call at the Colombo East Container Terminal (CECT) on September 5, 2024. The vessel is part of Evergreen’s fleet, operating on the China-Europe-Mediterranean (CEM) route, sailing under the Taiwanese […]

May 6, 2024

Advantis – Engineering, successfully completed the construction of a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq. Container Freight Station (CFS) for Aitken Spence Logistics. Strategically located in the heart of Aitken Spence’s premier logistics complex in Mabola, Wattala, the impressive new facility showcases the sophisticated capabilities of Advantis – Engineering, which served as the primary contractor overseeing the entire […]

April 30, 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) achieved a recorded increase in container volumes, with numbers rising from 441,032 TEUs to 652, 766 TEUs, marking a notable 48% increase compared to the previous year. This increase can be attributed to various factors, including the Red Sea crisis and its wider […]

January 9, 2024

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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 […]

August 2, 2022

DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, and Kalmar, a global industry forerunner in port and inland container terminal automation and in energy-efficient container handling solutions, are geared to enhance and uplift local container terminal operations to the next level. This partnership reflects DIMO’s commitment to continuously fuelling the dreams […]

June 1, 2022

Colombo International Container Terminals Limited (CICT) together with the social responsibility arm of its parent company, China Merchants Foundation (CMF), has successfully commissioned, built and donated a well-equipped, two-storey Community Centre Building to the Pannila Village, in Horana. The new multipurpose Community Centre was declared open by Mr Jack Huang, CEO […]

MV EVER ARM makes first call at the SLPA controlled Colombo East Container Terminal

Advantis – Engineering Successfully Delivers Cutting-Edge Container Freight Station for Aitken Spence Logistics

SLPA Container Volumes up historical level for 1st quarter 2024.

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

DIMO together with Kalmar uplifts Sri Lanka’s port and inland container terminal operations

Under “Hope Village Project” initiative, CICT and CMF open Community Centre in Pannila