Colombo Informer

* Expansion of Colombo port to make Sri Lanka the biggest transshipment hub in … May 18, Colombo: A major infrastructure project currently in progress to expand Sri Lanka's main port of Colombo will make the island the biggest transshipment hub in the region, According to the Asian Development Bank. The Sri Lankan government … [...]

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Sri Lanka's Colombo Port takes aim at mega container vessels Sri Lanka's Colombo Port takes aim at mega container vessels. May 03, 2013 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is positioned to be one of the pivotal ports of call in Asia with deepwater terminals that can serve mega vessels which are transforming global container … Full [...]

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The proposed Port City Development Project at a cost of US$ 15 billion will be implemented on schedule with construction work to commence during the latter p… Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Colombo Engineering markets Colombo port as a top destination in South Asia "As a company, we have handled some of the toughest jobs in ship repairs and underwater services to vessels, which have sailed to Colombo from USA, Europe, Asia and the Far East", he noted. "Whether they came from East, West or any other [...]

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Iranian war ships docked at Colombo port Two Iranian warships, carrying Naval University cadets, have docked at Colombo port as part of their overseas maritime study tour, Sri Lankan Naval officials said today. "IRIS Kharg" and "IRIS Sabalan" are on a 5-day visit during which the ships' crews … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Colombo Port City is a proposed offshore city in Colombo, Sri Lanka which is planned to be built on reclaimed land adjacent to the Galle Face Green. The city… Video Rating: 5 / 5

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Malaysian Navy Ship arrives at Port of Colombo Royal Malaysian Naval Ship "KD Terengganu" arrived at the Port of Colombo on 14th March whilst on her way home from Karachchi. The Ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in a function replete with Naval traditions. Ship's Commanding Officer … Full News here – Read [...]

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Murder on ship at Colombo Port A Philippine national (37) was found killed in a room in a Taiwan ship which was anchored in the Colombo Port following a clash between the sailors, the Colombo Harbour Police said. The victim was found dead with severe cut injuries. Suspected six … Full News here – Read [...]

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Bangladesh Naval Ship "Gomati" arrives at the Port of Colombo Bangladesh Naval Ship "Gomati" arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on yesterday (23rd February 2013). The ship which is on her way to Karachchi to participate in the multi-national exercise AMAN 2013 was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in … [...]

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World's largest luxury passenger liner calls over at Colombo Port The world's largest luxury passenger liner 'Mv Queen Mary' with more than 2,300 tourists on board called over at the Colombo harbour on Monday (February 4 -Independence Day) and was given a traditional welcome by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion … Full News here – [...]

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Indonesian Naval Ship arrives at Port of Colombo An Indonesian Naval ship, "Kri Sultan Hasanuddin" arrived at Port of Colombo yesterday (01st January). The visiting ship, which is on her way home completing an UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) mission, was welcomed by the Sri Lanka … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Colombo Port Terminals operational by August The new terminals, at the ongoing Colombo Port Expansion Project – launched to develop Colombo South Harbor, is to be operational by August next year adding 7.5 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) capacity after completion of the third stage, the … Full News here – Read more on Nation [...]

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Colombo Port South Harbour Development in the final stage March 24, 2011 Work on the Colombo Port South Harbour Development is on track and has reached the final stage. Work on the new extension in the Southern part of the Colombo Harbour was launched in 2008.It is being implemented in two stages. The Break water [...]

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Japan navy boats in Colombo Port Two Japanese naval ships, Shimayuki TV- 3513 and Matsuyuki DD- 130, are scheduled to arrive at the Colombo Port tomorrow (16th September), a spokesperson for the Sri Lanka Navy said a short while ago. On Friday the Japanese naval ship, Kashima TV- … Full News here – Read more [...]

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