The blueprint to construct Sri Lankas first dry port at Ragama endash a one-stop logistical hub for container handling, linking up to the seaport by rail, has gone up for cabinet approval.
The dry port will ease traffic congestion on Colombos main roads, diverting some 21 percent of domestic container traffic.
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rnAlso called Inland Container Depots (ICD), dry ports provide facilities for container handling and clearances outside the seaport, easing congestion and high turnaround times.rn
rnThey act as hubs for collection and transportation of export containers from hinterland to gateway ports and import containers for transport into the country.rn
rnldblquote At the moment people spend as long as 13 to 14 hours at the port trying to get their cargo cleared and there are a lot of activities going on simultaneously that causes congestion dblquote , says Deputy Director Planning, Transport Ministry, Dr. D.S. Jayaweera.rn
rnldblquote So having a dedicated dry port for all clearances will s