Hambantota Port launches container terminal
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) commenced its inaugural container transshipment service operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
Read moreThe Hambantota International Port (HIP) commenced its inaugural container transshipment service operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
Read moreAccording to the Marine Environment Protection Authority, for the first time, Sri Lanka has employed satellite technology to attribute responsibility for an oil spill to a tanker under the control of the United Arab Emirates.
Read moreThe U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is investing over half a billion dollars into a container terminal in the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Read moreAccording to local news, an interim payment has been given to the Sri Lankan government by the insurers of the X-Press Pearl, a ship that went down two years ago off the western coast of Sri Lanka.
Read moreOn 28th April, Ajith Mannapperuma, Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, instructed the officials of the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to develop a guideline setting out action to be taken in the event of a disaster, such as the X-Press Pearl Maritime Disaster.
Read moreFour Sri Lankan stowaways captured while traveling on a cargo ship transporting Sri Lankan clothing exports to Europe were handed over to Sri Lankan authorities this week.
Read moreAramex multinational logistics, courier and package delivery company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, shared a tweet with 8 interesting facts about Global Shipping Connectivity and its leading forces according to Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (LSCI).
Read moreEarlier this week, Sinopec confirmed its plans to invest in fuel to meet Sri Lanka's energy needs during a meeting with Sri Lanka's President. They also expressed their willingness to fully fund the construction of a refinery in Hambantota, which the government has designated as a central energy hub.
Read moreSri Lanka’s Marine Environment Protection Agency (MEPA) is expecting the remaining components of the containership X-Press Pearl to be removed by this week.
Read moreThe Health Ministry of Sri Lanka has removed the preventive measures enforced during the COVID-19 period for persons travelling to Sri Lanka from overseas with effect from 7th December 2022.
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