Category: Shipping and Transport

The proposed developments are estimated at US $ 140 million for the construction of two 20 meter berths.Once complete the Galle Port will be able to service up to 40,000 TEU vessels. rnrnSpeaking to Lanka Business Online, Shipping Minister Rauf Hakeem said the project was being held back only due to a lack of funds. […]

AirLanka International will contest the case against the company filed for using the former name of the national carrier.

rnThe award was presented by the parent company Emirates, at the airline quote s annual Reservations Conference in Dubai, in May this year.rn rnThe award recognizes the efforts of the Emirates Colombo station following the July 24 attack on the Bandaranaike International Airport and the events of September 11 in USA. rn rn”The second half […]

Federation of Asia Pacific Air Cargo Association (FAPPA) Chairman, Diren Hallock addressing the executive council meeting yesterday said that the only International airport in an export driven economy was a strategic policy tool and hence needed to be developed more rapidly.rn rnSome of the proposed improvements include a dedicated Apron, Airside Terminal concessionary parking rates, […]

Officials say the Excite Freedom would last two times longer and require only one battery water refill a year.rn rnThe battery now being imported from India, will eventually be produced locally to cater to the luxury vehicle market. rn rnDirector Motor and Battery Directorate, Sheran Fernando said the battery was ideally suited for Sri Lankan […]

Expo Aviation (Pvt) Ltd., is pending Civilian Aviantion Department (CDA) approval this week to carry 87 passengers to Jaffna everyday on its Russian-built, IL-18 aircraft.rn rnldblquote A Proving Flight was scheduled for today, but had to be postponed as figher fighting facilities were not available at Jaffne. A Fire Fighting truck has been despatched from […]

The Joint Airworthiness Requirement endash 145 (JAR endash 145) will make SriLankan Airlines an Approved Maintenance Organisation.rn rnThe certification issued by the Joint Aviation Authority will enable SriLankan Airlines to market its lquote C quote Checks or heavy maintenance checks to other commercial airlines. rn rnC Checks is a routine heavy maintenance checks on Airbus […]

However, with commercial airlines boasting a larger cargo capacity than traditionally, SriLankan is also considering the alternative option.rn rnThe air cargo industry took a hit with the global recession, but new projections have put industry growth at over 6.4% in the next 20 years. rn rnIntra-Asia will lead the way with growth of 8.6% per […]

An industry spokesperson said this hogging exercise was causing unnecessary delays in servicing the cargo ships.rn rnldblquote Jaya Container Terminal (JCT), with its 10 berths, is virtually idle while SAGT operating two berths is struggling to cope with its greedy ways, dblquote the spokesperson said. rn rnThe spokesperson claims that a ldblquote first to refuse […]

Capitalising on the recent peace dividends, SriLankan Airlines plans to step up its recruitment drive and scout the second-hand aircraft market to lease two Airbuses and a smaller passenger aircraft this year, the national carrier quote s CEO said today. rnrnThe carrier also hopes to swing back to a profit in the present fiscal year […]

This achievement follows a concerted sales and marketing effort which saw the station move up seven places from 11 position last year.Ahead of Colombo in terms of sales of Emirates Holidays DSF packages this year, are Tehran, Nicosia and Istanbul. rnrn”This is a very commendable performance, especially in the context of the size and level […]

Lloyds of London officially removed the surcharge last month following intense diplomatic lobbying and a consultation with independent security experts who carried out a security audit on Colombo Port. rnrnHowever, some shipping lines continue to charge a WRS on cargo bound to American ports, said President Ceylon Shippers quote Council, Ravi Ratnapala. rnrnldblquote This is […]