Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has stated that cargo to and from India accounts for 62 per cent of Colombo port's transhipment business. SLPA's Chairman Priyath Bandu Wickrama said that at present,
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Lankan port transshipment comprises 62% of Indian cargo
Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has stated that cargo to and from India accounts for 62 per cent of Colombo portĆās transshipment business. SLPA's Chairman Priyath Bandu Wickrama said that at present, Colombo is handling 16 per cent of IndiaĆās transshipment of 10 million TEU, but it hopes to increase it to 23 per cent, given the portĆās expansion plans. The new port coming up on the southern side of the existing harbour will increase ColomboĆās capacity by 40 per cent.
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Sri Lanka authority develops port infrastructure
Sri Lanka Ports Authority is taking steps to develop the port infrastructure around the country in order to pursue the national government's aim of making the country the Regional Maritime Hub by leveraging its unique geographical location. Recently, the authority completed dredging work at the Access Channel, the Harbour Basin and the Access Chan