The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has set a new benchmark by handling a record 2.41 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in 2022, marking its highest-ever throughput.
The Port of Colombo, encompassing major terminals such as the South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) and Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT), contributed significantly to the achievement, collectively handling a total of 7.78 million TEUs.
Ongoing infrastructure projects, including the partial operation of the Colombo East Container Terminal and the development of the Colombo West International Terminal, are expected to bolster the port’s capacity and operational efficiency, positioning it as a key hub in global maritime trade.
Source: India Shipping News
