The Port of Colombo announced that it will upgrade its entire IT infrastructure as part of its smart port transformation. The Shipping and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka commented on the port’s goal to be Sri Lanka’s busiest port, ‘Smart Port’.
Specifically, the Minister stated
Transforming the Port of Colombo into a Smart Port is a timely need.
The process of the port’s upgrade will be based in advancing technology.
In addition, the port’s authority reported that the effort is a collaboration with the Asian Development Bank as they both seek to accelerate Sri Lanka’s port development.
The port information system will be upgraded to streamline terminal management and terminal management and cargo systems. It is due to be completed by mid-2020.
After its improvement, the port will be the fastest, with the greatest efficiency and will be able to handle more activities in comparison to now.
This is not about upgrading IT and information systems and forgetting everything else. Cleanliness of the port, the attitude of workers, its administration and welfare should also be geared towards the same transformation.
… Sri Lanka Ports Authority stated.
