Surge in Ship Activity at the Port of Colombo Amidst Red Sea Tensions
The Port of Colombo has witnessed a remarkable surge in activity, with more than 330 ships docking in the past
Container Throughput at Port of Colombo Grows by 1.3% YoY; Transshipment Volumes Surge by 2.1% YoY
By Nishel Fernando The Port of Colombo witnessed a modest recovery in container throughput during 2023, rebounding from the economic
Indian High Commissioner Pledges Support for Passenger Ferry Service Between India and Sri Lanka
In a crucial meeting held on December 28, 2023, with the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de
Ukrainian Airstrike Damages Russian Warship in Black Sea Port, One Fatality Reported
Russia has confirmed that one of its warships, the Novocherkassk, sustained damage in an airstrike during an attack on the
Luxury Cruise Ship M.V. Marella Discovery 2 Makes Inaugural Visit to Port of Colombo
On the 7th of December 2023, the prestigious luxury cruise ship M.V. Marella Discovery 2, operated by Marella Cruises, will
Hambantota International Port Poised for Expansion into Refinery, Energy Hub, and Container Transshipment Operations
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has declared its readiness to elevate its operations, transitioning into a refinery, energy hub, and
Controversial Chinese ship allowed to stay in Sri Lanka for 02 more days
Chinese research vessel, Shi Yan 6 has been granted permission to conduct ocean surveys in the Western seas of Sri
Korean Navy Ship Arrives at Colombo Port
On the 26th of October 2023, South Korea Navy ship, ROKS “’Kwanggaeto the Great’” (ROKN 40th ETG : Escort Task
Sri Lanka allows a Chinese research ship to dock as neighboring India’s security concerns grow
A Chinese research ship docked at a Sri Lankan port on Wednesday, likely adding to neighboring India’s concerns about China’s growing