Sri Lanka Ports Authority Archives

October 27, 2022

Mr. Keith D. Bernard has been appointed the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) by the Hon. Minister of Ports, Shipping & Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva. Mr.Keith Bernard has from an active career spanning 40 years, accumulated 30-years of experience at CEO and senior management level in diverse sectors encompassing […]

October 12, 2022

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has won the ‘Best Container Terminal of the Year’ at the 2022 Global Port Forum Awards (GPF) held on 28th September 2022 in Dubai, UAE. The award is presented an international Public Owned Port/Terminal enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistant growth providing value added quality […]

October 4, 2022

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has won the ‘Ports Authority of the Year Award’ at the 2022 Global Port Forum Awards (GPF) held on 28th September 2022 in Dubai, UAE. The award is presented to an international Port Authority balancing interests of all stakeholders, implementing progressive and development-oriented policies with environmental sustainability. […]

July 15, 2021

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has drawn its attention on reports on social media and other media outlets regarding the above matter. Accordingly, SLPA kindly requests the responsible journalists / media institutions not to publish news that is detrimental to the reputation of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) on the […]

July 15, 2021

Capt.Nihal Keppetipola Chairman – SLPA Capt. Nihal Keppetipola – Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) paid a courtesy visit to the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Gopal Baglay on 09th July 2021. On the invitation of the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, the meeting took place in […]

June 23, 2021

Capt. Nihal Keppetipola assumed duties as the 27th Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) today (22.06.2021). On the instructions of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the appointment was made by the Hon.Minister of Ports and Shipping Rohitha Abeygunawardena. Capt. Nihal Keppetipola, a professional in the field of Merchant Shipping, served […]

May 10, 2021

The Navis Sparcs / Express version 3.7 being used as the TMS at JCT/ECT of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) at present, has been upgraded to N4 from 29.04.2021 in order to compete with National competitors as well as International competitors keep in line with the latest developments in the Port industry. […]

March 2, 2021

Under resource contribution and direction of Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) – General Daya Ratnayake, Company of Master Mariners of Sri Lanka, recently conducted a special lecture on ‘Leadership in Practice’ for Maritime Experts at the Mahapola Port and Maritime Academy (MPMA) of SLPA. The lecture presentation was based on the practical […]

February 24, 2021

A new pilot boat manufactured for the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) was handed over to SLPA on 22.02.2021 at the Colombo Dockyard PLC. Built by the Colombo Dockyard PLC, the pilot boat was designed by Macduff Ship designing Ltd; of Scotland. The pilot boat with a length of 19 meters is designed to easily […]

January 25, 2021

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has taken steps towards the clearance of all imports at the Port of Colombo through electronic payments via the Internet. This allows port users to make payments from their homes or offices to clear goods from the Port of Colombo. Implemented on instructions of the Chairman of the Sri […]

Finance and Management Professional Keith D. Bernard appointed the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) wins the 2022 GPF Awards for the Best Public Container Terminal of the Year.

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) wins the 2022 GPF Awards for the Ports Authority of the Year Award.

Sri Lanka Ports Authority replies false media reports on fraud in the purchase of face masks

“A greater synergy between India and Sri Lanka pivotal to handle future container volume growth in the Indian Sub-Continent”

Capt. Nihal Keppetipola assumes duties as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Terminal Management System (TMS) at JCT/ECT of SLPA is upgraded to N4

“ Every organization needs visionary leadership for success ” – Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority, General Daya Ratnayake

A new pilot boat for the Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Sri Lanka Ports Authority implements clearance of all imported goods through electronic methods