Port of Colombo Archives

September 2, 2024

Keith D. Bernard – Chairman SLPA “Adopting advanced port technology and automation are some of the latest solutions planned by the Port of Colombo to increase productivity and efficiency in global port operations,” said Mr. Keith D. Bernard, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). “Despite facing challenges like congestion, limited space, and equipment […]

August 28, 2024

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has noticed recent news reports saying that the Port of Colombo (POC) is losing business to ports in India. It is noted that these adverse reports do not accurately reflect the current status of the port and the global shipping industry. Seasonal changes and global economic conditions […]

July 17, 2023

Discussions aim at increasing volumes at POC A high profile delegation from the Port of Colombo recently embarked on a three-day business promotion visit to the V.O.Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port Authority) in Tuticorin, India. The delegation headed by Mr. Keith D. Bernard – Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), included […]

May 17, 2023

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has announced the maiden call of a new service to the Port of Colombo that will connect Sri Lanka with the East Coast of the United States via Asia, strengthening another important trade route for exporters and importers and making Sri Lanka more accessible to global markets. […]

April 24, 2023

China Merchants Port Holdings leads consortium of investors in US$ 392 million South Asia Commercial and Logistics Hub SLPA and Access Engineering to each hold 15% equity in venture 8 storey, 5 million square foot complex with design storage capacity of 530,000 CBM to be built Colombo, Friday, 21st April 2023: Sri […]

February 21, 2023

Theory was brought to vivid life when Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) recently hosted a group of students to a visit to the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo to see the port’s showpiece terminal in operation. The visit, organised in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) […]

February 7, 2023

Japanese State Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. TAKEI Shunsuke visited the Port of Colombo learn about the ongoing developments in the Port of Colombo. The visit took place on 03rd February 2023. During the visit the Japanese State Minister of Foreign Affairs also met the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) […]

November 25, 2022

A high profile delegation from the Port of Colombo led by the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Mr. Keith D. Bernard visited Bangladesh to further discuss requirements of Shippers and service providers. Managing Director of SLPA – Mr. Upul Jayatissa, Director (Operations) of SLPA – Mr. Lal Weerasinghe, Actg.Director (Marketing […]

June 6, 2022

The World Bank Group and S&P Global Market Intelligence have ranked the Port of Colombo as the No.1 Port in South Asia and Indian Subcontinent, for efficiency, in The Container Port Performance Index 2021. Contributing towards 44% of container volumes moving through the Port of Colombo in 2021, Colombo International Container […]

March 29, 2022

A special US delegation led by US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Mrs. Victoria Nuland recently made a special visit at the Port of Colombo (POC). US Ambassador Her Excellency Juli J. Chung also included in the delegation. The delegation inspected the ongoing port development projects at the Port […]

“Advanced port technology and automation to make the Port of Colombo more productive and efficient in global operations”

Port of Colombo Sees Growth Despite News Reports of Decline

A high profile delegation from the Port of Colombo attends business promotions visit at VOC Port Authority, Tuticorin, India

CICT attracts new service to Colombo, adds connectivity on USA route

Sri Lanka to build South Asia’s largest logistics complex in Port of Colombo

CICT hosts university students to a day at Colombo Port’s South Terminal

Japanese State Minister of Foreign affairs Visits Port of Colombo

A high profile delegation from Port of Colombo visits Bangladesh

CICT Ranked Among Top 15 Container Terminals Worldwide by the Container Port Performance Index 2021

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs visits the Port of Colombo