Sajith flags irregularities in Eastern Container Terminal Project
2026-09-02
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged serious irregularities and malpractices in the second phase of development work at the EasternContinue Reading
US–Sri Lanka operation disrupts Pakistan drug network
2026-09-02
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka says a joint counternarcotics operation has disrupted a Pakistan‑based trafficking network attempting to moveContinue Reading
Police seize suspected ICE narcotics shipment at Colombo Port
2026-08-31
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has uncovered a large stock of narcotics inside a container at the Colombo Port.Continue Reading
IFC and HSBC invest $40 Million to modernize Colombo Port
2026-07-21
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC have announced a joint investment ofContinue Reading
US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship ‘USS Canberra’ arrives in Colombo
2026-06-12
The Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), belonging to the US Navy, arrived at the Port of ColomboContinue Reading
US Special Envoy highlights Colombo Port’s strategic role
2026-03-21
Visiting U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor visited the Colombo Port on Friday (20), underscoring theContinue Reading
Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal opens for operations
2026-01-23
Operations at the third terminal of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal commenced today (23 Jan). Marking the start ofContinue Reading
Colombo Port records highest-ever container volume in 2025
2026-01-02
The Ministry of Ports says the Port of Colombo recorded the highest container throughout in its history in 2025, withContinue Reading
Port Clerk arrested for stealing Rs. 574,000 worth of imported cosmetics
2025-12-11
Colombo Port Police have arrested a clerk suspected of stealing cosmetic products worth Rs. 574,425 from a consignment imported fromContinue Reading
Body found near Colombo Port terminal
2025-10-24
The body of an unidentified man has been recovered near the Adani terminal jetty at the Colombo Port on ThursdayContinue Reading
Colombo Port reports 71% increase in net profit in first eight months of 2025
2025-10-09
The Colombo Port has recorded a net profit (after tax) of Rs. 32.2 billion during the first eight months ofContinue Reading
Adani Group to double Colombo terminal capacity ahead of schedule – Report
2025-09-17
India’s Adani Group and its partners plan to double the capacity of an $840 million container terminal in Colombo severalContinue Reading
Skeletal remains of 88 found in Colombo Port mass grave
2025-08-21
Excavations at a mass grave discovered within the Colombo Port premises have uncovered skeletal remains belonging to at leastContinue Reading
US Navy Littoral Combat Ship to arrive in Colombo
2025-08-15
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka says the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) will visit theContinue Reading
Salt imports : 400 containers stuck at Colombo Port for over 45 days
2025-08-15
The Sri Lanka Salt Producers Association (SLSPA) states that currently, 400 containers, comprising nearly 28,000 metric tons of imported salt,Continue Reading
New company to oversee operations of Colombo’s Eastern Container Terminal
2025-07-08
The Cabinet has approved the incorporation of a limited liability company, named Colombo Eastern Container Terminal (Private) Limited, to manageContinue Reading
Colombo Port congestion : Customs issues clarification
2025-06-26
Sri Lanka Customs says the congestion reported at the Colombo Port was due to a delay in the clearance ofContinue Reading
Container owners allege congestion due to clearance delay at Colombo Port
2025-06-26
The Container Transport Owners Association alleges that a congestion has once again been reported at the Colombo Port, due toContinue Reading