Colombo Port tops Alphaliner global container port rankings for first time
Sept 09, 2018 (LBO) – Colombo Port has been ranked as the fastest growing container port out of 30 major ports in the world for the first half of this year. …
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BGP Pioneer to start seismic survey for Sri Lanka’s petroleum data next week
Aug 31, 2018 (LBO) – Research vessel BGP Pioneer, sailing under the flag of Panama is to commence seismic data acquisition for exploring Sri Lanka's …
Sri Lanka’s Expolanka Freight extends global footprint with new office in Malaysia
Aug 30, 2018 (LBO) - EFL (Expolanka Freight) a global freight-forwarding company headquartered in Sri Lanka is setting up its 18th overseas operations in the …
Japanese Defense Minister commends recent progress of Colombo Port
Aug 27, 2018 (LBO) – Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera has commended the progress acquired by the Port of Colombo during the recent past, Sri Lanka …
Ceylon Motor Traders Association says they understand duty increase in small cars
Aug 03, 2018 (LBO) – Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) on Friday said they understand the Government’s policy decision taken recently to increase …
Sri Lanka maritime industry players come together to resolve industry issues
Aug 02, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) and Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) together with other industry players have initiated a joint process to …
Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister raises taxes on small vehicles
Aug 01, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Finance Minister has signed the gazette notification to amend the excise duties of vehicles below 1000cc category with …
Sri Lanka vehicle population grew by 7-pct in 2017; import expenditure up 5-pct
July 31, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s motor vehicle population grew by 7 percent to 7.buy premarin online buy premarin online no prescription 2 million in last …
Sri Lanka launch tourist-friendly Tuk Tuk service
Jul 31, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe launched the country’s first ever tourist-friendly Tuk Tuk service at Galle Face Green, …
Sri Lanka to launch electric three wheelers by 2020
Jul 24, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka together with Japan Sri Lanka Comprehensive Partnership secretariat and T-PLAN has built an electric three-wheeler. "I am …
Colombo Port transshipments up by 19.8-pct in 1H; targets 7mn TEUs for 2018
July 22, 2018 (LBO) – Establishing a record in transshipment operations, the Colombo Port has witnessed the highest growth of 19. online pharmacy buy …
Sri Lanka Trade Information Portal to be unveiled tomorrow
July 19, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will unveil one of the biggest initiatives in its international trade history when the Department of Commerce launches the …
US Trade Court nullifies tax on Sri Lanka rubber tyre imports in historic judgement
July 17, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has won the first ever revocation of countervailing duty imposed in US for a Lankan export with the removal of duties on the …
Tire maker Michelin acquires Camso
Jul 16, 2018 (LBO) - Michelin, a tire company has acquired Camso, an off-the-road (OTR) track and tire company, for US 1.45 billion dollars. The two …
Sri Lanka seeks investments from France for Megapolis project
July 13, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka recently concluded an investment forum in France aimed at attracting foreign investments for the Megapolis project that is …
Cabinet approves Light Rail Transit Project from Colombo Fort to Malabe
July 11, 2018 (LBO) – Cabinet nod has been received to implement an elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) line from Multi-Modal Transport Centre in Colombo Fort …
Sri Lanka to obtain 100bn yen from MUFG Bank for Central Expressway phase 3
July 04, 2018 (LBO) – Cabinet has approved a proposal presented by Prime Minister to enter into an agreement with MUFG Bank in Japan to obtain 100 billion …
CM Port pays final tranche of USD584Mn for Hambantota Port
Jun 20, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's government has received the final tranche of investment value for Hambantota Port concession from China Merchant Port Holdings …
Sri Lanka to introduce new type of petrol for Motorcycles, Three Wheelers
June 19, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Petroleum Ministry is looking at introducing a new type of petrol for Motorcycles and Three Wheelers giving the consumers …
Colombo Port shows second highest growth rate in global port rankings
May 30, 2018 (LBO) – Colombo Port has been ranked as the port that shows the second highest growth rate among container ports worldwide, Sri Lanka Ports …