Organizers say with new port expansion projects and supporting infrastructure development Sri Lanka has enormous potential to become one of the biggest transshipment hubs in the region.
"We have the expertise to organize and put together very strong content for the conference," John Foreman, Sea Trade's Global Head of Marketing said.
"The conference will showcase what Sri Lanka can offer and bring business to the island," he said.
Top government officials Priyath Bandu Wickrama, Chairman Sri Lanka Ports Authority, and Kumara Welgama, Minister of Transport are scheduled to address the opening session of the conference.