Category: Shipping and Transport

Jan. 19 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines has pushed back plans to launch its floatplane ferry service to the North, following increased violence in Jaffna and falling passenger numbers.Jan. 19 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines has pushed back plans to launch its floatplane ferry service to the North, following increased violence in Jaffna and falling passenger numbers. […]

Jan. 19 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ageing rail-network could soon get a new extension, with policymakers this week agreeing to set up a unit to study the feasibility of the projects.Jan. 19 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ageing rail-network could soon get a new extension, with policymakers this week agreeing to set up a unit to […]

Jan. 16 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Monday picked up its largest ever cheque from the World Bank for US$ 160 million to develop education and roads, officials said.Jan. 16 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Monday picked up its largest ever cheque from the World Bank for US$ 160 million to develop education and roads, officials said. […]

By the second quarter this year, SriLankan Airlines says it will roll out E-ticketing through its network of travel agents, expanding current sales of its pilot project.By the second quarter this year, SriLankan Airlines says it will roll out E-ticketing through its network of travel agents, expanding current sales of its pilot project. SriLankan Airlines […]

US courier giant Federal Express Corp (Fedex) Thursday raised their profile in Sri Lanka by formally announcing a partnership with conglomerate, the Hayleys Group.US courier giant Federal Express Corp (Fedex) Thursday raised their profile in Sri Lanka by formally announcing a partnership with conglomerate, the Hayleys Group. Fedex, currently commands the second slot in Sri […]

US courier giant Federal Express Corp (Fedex) Thursday raised their profile in Sri Lanka by formally announcing a partnership with conglomerate, the Hayleys Group.US courier giant Federal Express Corp (Fedex) Thursday raised their profile in Sri Lanka by formally announcing a partnership with conglomerate, the Hayleys Group. Fedex, currently commands the second slot in Sri […]

Shipping industry watchers say donors could be more receptive to fund the South Port project, with private port operator SAGT loosing its first right of refusal. Shipping industry watchers say donors could be more receptive to fund the South Port project, with private port operator SAGT loosing its first right of refusal. A 75 month […]

The Colombo port is perceived to be the least advantages among four regional ports surveyed by the former SLPA Chairman.The Colombo port is perceived to be the least advantages among four regional ports surveyed by the former SLPA Chairman. Former SLPA Chairman and current Aitken Spence Shipping chief Dr.Parakrama Dissanayake told a seminar on trade […]

India has agreed to amend a 2002 US$ 31 million wheat grain credit line to Sri Lanka, allowing the island to import busses instead.India has agreed to amend a 2002 US$ 31 million wheat grain credit line to Sri Lanka, allowing the island to import busses instead. Cabinet spokesperson Anura Priyadarshana Yapa told reporters on […]

Three local airlines are on a six-month test run to India for a licence to fly international, but sentiments are mixed, with some fearing a crowded airspace.Three local airlines are on a six-month test run to India for a licence to fly international, but sentiments are mixed, with some fearing a crowded airspace. Last week, […]

A solution to Colombo’s commuter traffic could have to wait till mid 2006, when a Japan funded urban transport master plan is completed.A solution to Colombo’s commuter traffic could have to wait till mid 2006, when a Japan funded urban transport master plan is completed. The newly minted New Railroad Development Ministry has been charged […]

The Colombo port will run out of capacity in three years if new terminals are not ready according to a former port chairman.The Colombo port will run out of capacity in three years if new terminals are not ready according to a former port chairman. He said that running out of capacity will mean that […]