Category: Shipping and Transport
Cleanup operation of oil spill at Hambantota International Port completed
The minor oil spill that occurred during bunkering at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) has been cleaned up by the Emergency Response Unit of the port. The oil spill occurred at approximately 6 pm on Sunday, 11th of July 2021 whilst a bunkering barge was refueling a commercial vessel that had called at the port. […]
Oil spillage reported in Hambantota International Port
An oil spill has occurred at the Hambantota Port at approximately 6 pm on Sunday, 11 July 2021. The incident has occurred whilst a bunkering barge was refueling a commercial vessel that had called at the port. Hambantota International Port Group said that immediate action was initiated by the port as per the Standard Operational […]
‘s cargo handling volume increases amidst pandemic
As 2021 hits its halfway mark, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) records an overall growth in its volumes and diversification of services. The port’s overall cargo handling volume has increased from 420,421 MT by the end of June 2020, to a significant 1,206,425 MT, during the corresponding period this year. HIP continued its operations without […]
Plug & play ‘Park in park’ manufacturing facility at Hambantota Port Industrial Zone
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has partnered with Shenzhen Xinji Group to set up a plug-and-play ‘Park in park’ manufacturing facility within the port’s industrial zone. The concept is a fully-fledged stand-alone industrial facility with some very unique features, set to operate within the Hambantota International Port’s Industrial Zone. The signing of the joint […]
Captain Nihal Keppetipola assumes duties as new Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Captain Nihal Keppetipola assumed duties as the 27th Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority yesterday (22.06.2021). On the instructions of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the appointment was made by the Minister of Ports and Shipping Rohitha Abeygunawardena. Capt. Nihal Keppetipola, a professional in the field of Merchant Shipping, served as the Managing Director of the […]
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to build new storage facility at Hambantota International Port
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG), last week to develop Hambantota Port as a strategic energy center in Sri Lanka. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Energy, with top officials of CPC and HIPG participating. A separate storage terminal with associated […]
Luxury SUVs for MPs while imports for doctors, general public held indefinitely: CMTA
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) has expressed its concerns on the decision the Government has taken to import 400 vehicles – including 227 luxury SUVs – to a value of Rs. 3.7 billion through the Bank of Ceylon. The Government reversed its earlier decision to cancel the order, citing the fact that the Letters […]
Sri Lanka vehicle registration decline in Apr 2021
Total vehicle registrations for the month of April declined to 2,418 units from 3,556 units the previous month – the comparative month 12 months ago was zero due to the first lockdown, a new report shows. Data compiled by JB Securities equities research shows that April has many holidays and there was a semi lockdown in place […]
Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2021 kicks off
Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2021 was inaugurated this morning by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapakse on a virtual platform. Today’s proceedings also featured keynote addresses by Ali Sabry Minister of Justice, Ajith Nivard Cabraal, State Minister for Money and Capital Markets and State Enterprise Reform, Dr.P.B. Jayasundera, Secretary to the President, Sanjaya Mohottala Chairman […]
President instructs to tow ‘X-PRESS PEARL’ vessel into deep seas
Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed officials a short while ago to tow the X-PRESS PEARL container ship into deep seas off the Colombo Harbour. The decision comes following a meeting with high level officials and the President. Minister of Ports and Shipping Rohitha Abeygunawardena Tuesday informed the President of all details surrounding the […]
Govt and ADB sign USD200Mn loan agreement for rural road development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Sri Lanka recently signed a $200 million loan agreement for the Second Integrated Road Investment Program Tranche 3 to continue ADB’s assistance to upgrade Sri Lanka’s rural road network connecting vast rural populations to jobs and services. “Economic growth is hindered by poor transport infrastructure, particularly […]
Members appointed to Colombo Port City Economic Commission
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed the members to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, the President’s Media Division said. The Commission is Chaired by Gamini Marapana PC and the other members of the Commission are, 01- Secretary to the Treasury, S. R. Attygalle 02- Water Supply Ministry Secretary Dr. Priyath Bandu Wickrama 03- Former Board […]