New Cranes
Jan 28, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's state run container terminal in Colombo port will get three gantry cranes and six transfer cranes from China in February which …
Shipping and Transport
Deep Range
Jan 22, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's state marine research agency will buy a survey and research vessel from Taiwan to deepen knowledge and also upgrade a …
Naval Rescue
SEOUL, January 21, 2011 (AFP) - South Korean navy commandos Friday stormed a ship hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, rescuing all the 21 crew and …
Pirate Action
SEOUL, January 15, 2011 (AFP) - Suspected Somali pirates hijacked a South Korean-operated cargo ship with 21 crew on board in the Indian Ocean on Saturday, …
Transport Secretary
Jan 13, 2010 (LBO) - Head of Sri Lanka's Vallibel, Dhammika Perera has been appointed to the post of secretary of the transport ministry. online pharmacy buy …
Transport Links
Jan 08, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka and India have signed an agreement to start ferry services between the two neighbours with a meeting of officials to be held in …
Port Prospects
Jan 07, 2011 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) plans to invite investors to make proposals for investments in the eastern port of Trincomalee where …
Bunker Business
Jan 06, 2011 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) plans to start bunkering or ship fuel operations at a new port in southern Hambantota in May, its …
Highway Travel
Jan 06, 2011 (LBO) - An expressway linking the Sri Lankan capital Colombo to the south is nearing completion with one section expected to be open to the public …
Optional Deal
Jan 03, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lankan shipbuilder Colombo Dockyard has won an optional contract to build a third Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessels (MPSV) for …
Heavy Lift
Dec 29, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lankan logistics firm FPS Lanka is considering setting up offices in the new southern port of Hambantota and in eastern Trincomalee …
Trade Links
Dec 29, 2010 (LBO) - India is helping Sri Lanka to revive commercial operations at a port and airport in the island's north to re-establish regional trade and …
Transport Demand
Dec 27, 2010 (LBO) - The number of vehicles imported by Sri Lanka continues to surge after a sharp import duty reduction, with new registrations up 74 percent …
Cargo Trends
Dec 21, 2010 (LBO) - Colombo port volumes hit a new record of four million containers Tuesday supported by strong growth in both transshipment and …
Sea Travel
Dec 17, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers had given the nod for two ferry services to be set up with India between Colombo and Turicorin and …
Tax Break
Dec 14, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has approved tax cuts up to 50 percent of car import prices to senior state sector workers after nearly halving tariffs on motor …
Boat Business
Dec 13, 2010 (LBO) - A Sri Lankan boat yard taken over and revived by Dubai-based interests delivered a trawler for an African client last week and plans to …
Naval Amity
Dec 12, 2010 (LBO) - Warships from foreign navies, including India, joined Sri Lanka's navy in a sail past Saturday amid improving maritime security …
Hot Potato
December 10, 2010 (AFP) - Sri Lankan police arrested four people Friday, including a Pakistani national, after seizing 50 kilos (110 pounds) of high-grade …
Risky Voyage
NAIROBI, December 9, 2010 (AFP) - Somali pirates have released a Saudi oil tanker along with its 14-member crew which they seized nine months ago after a …