SLPA Archives

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 […]

August 12, 2024

Fire fighters of the he Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Fire Brigade successfully extinguished the fire that broke out yesterday (11) in a ship at the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) of the Port of Colombo. At present, the fire has been completely extinguished. A sudden fire broke out in the Container vessel MV. […]

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 […]

March 25, 2024

Facilitated by The Colombo Plan and Rebel Group, supported by the U.S. Embassy and funded by the State department. Training included: Port sustainability, Port PPP, (landlord and BOT) models and Port finance, automation in a competitive global port industry. The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the United States Department of Commerce (DoC), […]

September 25, 2023

– Keith D. Bernard, Chairman of SLPA Mr.Keith D. Bernard – the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), welcoming the attendees as Chair, made these comments at the Annual Performance Review Meeting (APRM) of SLPA for the year 2022. The meeting was held on September 14, 2023, at its headquarters in […]

April 11, 2023

The Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Mr. Keith Bernard met officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation on 6/04/2023 at the Chairman’s office at HQ Colombo. Officials of the U.S. Department of Transportation discussed on further collaboration between the U. S Department of Transportation and SLPA.The Chairman of SLPA Mr.Bernard […]

March 31, 2023

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has been awarded the prestigious Global Ports Forum Awards for both ‘Port Authority of the Year’ and ‘Best Public Container Terminal of the Year 2023’. The ceremony was held on Sunday26th March 2023 at the Shangri La Hotel in Dubai, where the SLPA was recognized for its […]

March 20, 2023

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Jaya Container Terminals Limited (JCT Limited), is a fully owned subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). Since 2008, its primary business has been to store marine fuel, including Low Sulphur Fuel (LSF) and Marine Gas Oil (MGO) for seagoing vessels. The facility spans over 9 acres and initially consisted of […]

February 9, 2023

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Keith D. Bernard, Vice Chairman G.U.K. Algewattage and Acting Additional Managing Director – Administration & Operation H. M. Prabath Jayantha were on a 2 day visit to the Hambantota International Port complex. The senior management of the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) and Hambantota International Port […]

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 […]

Port of Colombo Sees Growth Despite News Reports of Decline

SLPA fire fighters completely control fire in the vessel at POC

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

The Commercial Law Development Program of the USA conducts training to SLPA.

“SLPA has the potential to serve as an exemplary model for the Government sector, leading the way and becoming a guiding beacon for all institutions”

U.S Department of Transportation officials meet SLPA Chairman

SLPA wins prestigious GPF Awards for Port Authority of the Year and Best Public Container Terminal of the Year 2023

The JCT concludes exemplary performance over the 2022 financial year

SLPA Chairman visits Hambantota International Port

A high profile delegation from Port of Colombo visits Bangladesh