Fire breaks out on MSC container ship in Colombo
COLOMBO : Firefighters of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Fire Brigade successfully extinguished the fire that broke around 00,30 hours on Sunday in the container vessel MSC Capetown III at the Port of Colombo. A sudden
Trans-shipment charges at Vizhinjam lower than at Colombo Port
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The charges for bringing in ships and goods to the Vizhinjam International Seaport have been announced. The rates are being determined after evaluating the GRD – Gross Registered Tonnage. The usual charges
Bangladesh is looking for PTA, preferential berthing at Colombo Port
DHAKA : Bangladesh seeks preferential trade with shipping-heartland Sri Lanka and priority berthing facility at Colombo Port, as nations around the Indian Ocean rim plan business boost using untapped potential. Foreign Minister Dr AK
Japanese funding to enhance BIA & Colombo Port’s health facilities
COLOMBO : A proposal to use Japanese assistance to improve cross-boarder health preparedness at the Colombo Port and the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake has been approved by the Cabinet. The International Organization
MSC is opening new feeder service between Paradip and Colombo
GENEVA : Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) has inked a deal to start a feeder service between Paradip Port (PPT), a major gateway on India’s east coast, and Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port. The service is
India may start LNG supplies to Sri Lanka by 2025-end
NEW DELHI : India is likely to start supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Sri Lanka by the end of next year and will eventually establish an offshore regasification terminal at the Colombo Port.
Sri Lanka boosts Colombo Port efficiency to address Red Sea emergency
COLOMBO : The Sri Lankan government on Monday said it is intensifying efforts to enhance operational efficiency at the Colombo Port to meet the escalating demand for container cargo operations in response to the
Colombo port sees jump in traffic amid Red Sea tensions
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka’s Colombo port has seen a big jump in container volumes in recent weeks as vessels steering clear of tensions in the southern Red Sea have found it a convenient transit