“The Management of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), the terminals Colombo International Container Terminals Ltd (CICT), South Asia Gateway Terminals Ltd (SAGT) together with CASA (Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents) yesterday assured global Shipping Lines and Operators of Container and Conventional services of operations being carried out uninterrupted and at normal and expected levels in the Port of Colombo despite the economic and political crisis situation in the country,” the joint statement said.
It said continued and unhindered operations at the port is also receiving attention at the highest level of the government consequent to the appointment of a new prime minister.
The Colombo Port has received and is assured of an uninterrupted supply of electricity and fuel to maintain operations, according to Sri Lankan media reports.
Clearance of imports and export shipments are moving at desired levels notwithstanding delays in the clearance of some import cargoes due to a shortage of foreign currency.
The port trade unions acknowledge the vital importance of the sector for economic sustenance and revival of the country and the management of SLPA and the private terminals, CICT and SAGT are confident that they would be in a position to meet the economic challenges and ensure service delivery to customers.
The Colombo Port continues to grow and figures for the first four months up to April reflect an overall growth in volumes of 100,356 TEU (4.3 per cent) and in trans-shipment 92,099 TEU (5 per cent) over the same period of 2021, the statement added.
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