Sri Lanka Ports Authority urges importers to clear vehicles
Apr 30, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) reiterates that the prevailing Covid-19 restrictions are no obstacle to clear the vehicles at the …
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Clearing of vehicles from Hambantota port slow
Apr 28, 2020 (LBO) - The clearance of cars at the Hambantota Port is slow, and the port is concerned that they would not meet the April 30th deadline for …
Concessionary period for port occupational charges extended up to 07 May
Apr 28, 2020 (LBO) – The Ministry of Ports and Shipping has informed Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), SAGT and CICT on 27 April 2020 to extend the …
Hambantota Port urges importers to clear vehicles without delay
Apr 25, 2020 (LBO) – Hambantota International Port (HIP) is ready to move over five thousand vehicles out of the port in the next few days, following a …
Sri Lanka missions abroad seek to re-position exports to meet new market conditions
Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha has observed that even as the Foreign Ministry was preoccupied with endeavouring to mitigate a multitude of problems …
VIDEO: Discussion on impact of COVID-19 on Sri Lankan export industry
The Advocata Institute hosted an online discussion featuring Ashroff Omar (CEO, Brandix), Dilhan Fernando (CEO, Dilmah Tea), Romesh David (CEO, SAGT) and …
How to manage public transport in post-COVID: Recommendations by CCC
Apr 17, 2020 (LBO) – The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has formulated and submitted a proposal to the government on how to manage passenger transport safely as …
First bunkering ship discharges low sulphur fuel at Hambantota Intl. Port
Apr 08, 2020 (LBO) – Bunkering vessel Mt. Melody docked at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week to discharge approximately 25,000 MT of oil into …
We have underutilised capacity that can be deployed at any time: PickMe CEO
Apr 02, 2020 (LBO) – With a fleet of 40,000 vehicles ready to be utilized for the delivery of essentials to Sri Lanka, PickMe says they have under utilized …
Ships at Sri Lankan Ports exempted from demurrage & entry charges
Mar 27, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to immediately provide necessary facilities to ships …
Women in the workforce and why it matters for Sri Lanka: World Bank
To mark this year’s International Women’s day, we're discussing how Sri Lanka can benefit from more women joining the workforce and what can be done to …
COVID-19 outbreak likely to affect Sri Lanka’s economic performance : Central Bank
Mar 05, 2020 (LBO) - The exact impact on the Sri Lankan Economy would depend on the extent of the global spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, its persistence and …
Japan strengthens Sri Lanka Coast Guard’s oil spill combat expertise
An expert team of five Japan Coast Guard (JCG) officials including two National Strike Team members specialized for combatting oil spill incidents and two …
Uber announces new safety features for Sri Lanka
Feb 28, 2020 (LBO) - Uber announced the introduction of several new safety features such as an Uber Safety Helpline, RideCheck - a feature that detects trip …
SLTB deploys 16 luxury buses to operate Hambantota – Colombo expressway
Feb 25, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has deployed 16 luxury buses to operate along the Hambantota - Colombo expressway. The deployment of …
SLPA signs consultancy deal to conduct feasibility for Colombo North Port
Feb 24, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has signed the consultancy service agreement to conduct a feasibility study for the proposed Colombo …
Safer roads to add over USD1 Tn to South Asian economies
South Asia’s eastern subregion, comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal, needs to invest an estimated extra $118 billion in road safety over the next …
Railway e-Ticketing service for pensioners goes online
Feb 19, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Railway Department on Wednesday launched an online booking system to facilitate the reservation of railway seats for …
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations rebounds in Jan 2020
Feb 18, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's total car registrations recorded 2,536 units in January up from 2,057 units in Dec but down from 3,147 units 12 months ago, a …
Hambantota Port observes employees returned from China before epidemic broke
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – With the coronavirus epidemic becoming a serious cause for concern, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) has put in place several …