Operations at the third terminal of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal commenced today (23 Jan).
Marking the start of operations, three vessels belonging to three leading global shipping companies arrived at the terminal.
Equipped with 12 gantry cranes and 40 automated yard cranes, the terminal will further strengthen Colombo Port’s role as a regional maritime hub.
Construction of the East Container Terminal at Colombo Port first began on January 12, 2022.
The terminal, built on 75 hectares of land, has a total length of 1,320 meters.
Of this, 1,090 meters and 82% of other construction work have already been completed.
By 2025, the East Container Terminal was expected to handle over 500,000 containers, and once fully completed, it will have the capacity to handle 1.5 million containers.
The project is being developed under the supervision and investment of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority with the aim of increasing Colombo Port’s operational capacity.
It is also notable that the commencement comes in the aftermath of protests sparked by controversies surrounding the East Container Terminal and the Adani Group. (Newswire)