Category: Shipping and Transport

An islandwide bus strike on Monday was averted when the government agreed to a 50 cents increase in bus fares from 1st September.An islandwide bus strike on Monday was averted when the government agreed to a 50 cents increase in bus fares from 1st September. “We were told we can increase bus fares by 50 […]

Ports Minister Mangala Samaraweera Thursday revoked a ban imposed this week on three-wheeler taxis at Sri Lanka’s only international airport, arguing they were needed by the poor.Ports Minister Mangala Samaraweera Thursday revoked a ban imposed this week on three-wheeler taxis at Sri Lanka’s only international airport, arguing they were needed by the poor. Samaraweera said […]

Cabinet cleared an Asian Development Bank (ADB) sponsored master plan to develop Sri Lanka’s ports sector.The Shipping Minister Mangala Samaraweera told Lanka Business Online on Thursday that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved the port master plan, that details development areas and priority infrastructure requirements to meet growing and potential demand. In addition, Samaraweera says […]

National carrier, SriLankan Airlines is increasing its Indian frequency by to 77, by adding 11 more flights from October.National carrier, SriLankan Airlines is increasing its Indian frequency by to 77, by adding 11 more flights from October. Currently one of the biggest operators into India, SriLankan will add daily or more frequencies to nine of […]

The government will revisit an annuity model to fund the Colombo Katunayake Highway project, after efforts failed to get former contractor Keagnam back on board. The government will revisit an annuity model to fund the Colombo Katunayake Highway project, after efforts failed to get former contractor Keagnam back on board. Open bids that were to […]

SriLankan Airlines have been asked to hold airfares steady, even as domestic airlines hike prices to Jaffna to cover the soaring cost of fuel.SriLankan Airlines have been asked to hold airfares steady, even as domestic airlines hike prices to Jaffna to cover the soaring cost of fuel. The three domestic operators Lion Air, Expo Aviation […]

National carrier, SriLankan Airlines acquired its fifth Airbus A320 aircraft which raises its fleet strength to 17. National carrier, SriLankan Airlines acquired its fifth Airbus A320 aircraft which raises its fleet strength to 17. The airline plans to get as many as five more aircraft this year. Of the five, the airline plans to acquire […]

The term ‘slow coach’ is not a way of poking fun in Sri Lanka – it’s a reality.In some parts of the country the local trains go at five miles per hour.The term ‘slow coach’ is not a way of poking fun in Sri Lanka – it’s a reality. In some parts of the country […]

Standing out from the competition, Suzuki’s local agents Motor Marvel launched a 24 hour services center for the brand on Wednesday. Standing out from the competition, Suzuki’s local agents Motor Marvel launched a 24 hour services center for the brand on Wednesday. The Japanese auto corporation’s Chairman and Chief Executive Osamu Suziki dropped in for […]

ASEAN region’s Shippers will anchor in Singapore this September to thrash out their concerns – toping the list is the disputed Terminal Handling Change (THC). ASEAN region’s Shippers will anchor in Singapore this September to thrash out their concerns – toping the list is the disputed Terminal Handling Change (THC). The Sri Lanka Shippers Association […]

A US mission is due in August, exploring financing opportunities in civil aviation, after state requests to look at plans for a second runway and upgrade domestic airports.A US mission is due in August, exploring financing opportunities in civil aviation, after state requests to look at plans for a second runway and upgrade domestic airports. […]

Ports and Aviation Minister Mangala Samaraweera will tackle enforcement of several security deals with the US while in Washington this week.Ports and Aviation Minister Mangala Samaraweera will tackle enforcement of several security deals with the US while in Washington this week. The Minister is on a five-day visit to Washington to attend the International Summit […]