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US and Indian Demand Drives Merchandise Peaks; Electronics Sector Records 51% Cumulative Surge

June 25, 2026 at 10:45 am | Uncategorized | No comment

A deep dive into Sri Lanka’s mid-year trade data reveals a striking shift in global buyer behavior and product mix. The United States continues to hold its position as our top export destination, commanding a massive share of merchandise shipments, closely supported by strong regional demand from India. On the product front, Electrical and Electronic […]

External Recovery Solidifies: Sri Lanka’s Exports Cross US$ 7.3 Billion in First Five Months

June 24, 2026 at 10:38 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Sri Lanka’s export economy has reached an impressive milestone, signaling an aggressive recovery for our external trade sector. Official data highlights that the country’s combined merchandise and services export earnings surged past US$ 7,393.39 million during the first five months of 2026—marking a robust 7.56% year-on-year growth compared to the same period last year. This […]

Inland Logistics Alert: Maersk Implements PAN Sri Lanka Fuel Surcharges

June 22, 2026 at 10:29 am | Uncategorized | No comment

The ripple effects of global geopolitical friction have landed directly on Sri Lanka’s domestic highway networks. Citing persistent fuel price increases driven by ongoing instability in West Asia, Maersk has officially introduced an Export Fuel Surcharge (EFS) and an Import Fuel Surcharge (IFS) of 3% PAN Sri Lanka on baseline rates, taking effect today, June […]

Maersk Deploys $1,000 Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on Inbound East Asia Cargo

June 17, 2026 at 10:18 am | Uncategorized | No comment

The inbound cost pressures on Sri Lanka’s supply chains are intensifying as global carriers formalize their mid-year tariff adjustments. Effective today, June 17, 2026, ocean liner Maersk has officially implemented a blanket Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of $1,000 per container on all container types moving into Sri Lanka. This newly enforced surcharge directly hits cargo […]

China-to-Sri Lanka FCL Rates Surge by Over 80% Heading into Mid-June

June 15, 2026 at 10:12 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Importers across Sri Lanka are confronting a severe cost spike as sea freight pricing from East Asian hubs undergoes an aggressive mid-year correction. Market intelligence for June 2026 confirms that Full Container Load (FCL) shipping rates from China to the Port of Colombo have jumped by a staggering 84% to 85% month-over-month. Standard 20GP container […]

Gemini Cooperation Shifts Service Windows to SAGT Amid Port Congestion

June 11, 2026 at 10:07 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Operational agility is being put to the test at the Port of Colombo. Due to heavy regional cargo diversions and mounting berth congestion across South Asian hubs, the Gemini Cooperation (the global alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd) has shifted its terminal calls for the South India-Europe service. Both eastbound and westbound vessel calls have been […]

The Galle Anchorages: Regional Supply Chains Monitor Offshore Tanker Stays

June 9, 2026 at 4:01 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Geopolitical crosswinds are visibly manifesting off Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Maritime tracking data for early June confirms a cluster of international crude and ghost fleet tankers remaining anchored roughly 20 kilometers offshore from Galle. The vessels are utilizing the strategic southern waters for critical logistical support, bunkering provisions, and technical services from local providers as […]

Operation Disi Rela 3: Australia and Sri Lanka Deploy Advanced Tech to Secure Waters

June 8, 2026 at 4:00 am | Uncategorized | No comment

In a major move to safeguard the Indian Ocean’s critical trade lanes, Australia and Sri Lanka have officially launched Phase 3 of ‘Operation Disi Rela’ in Colombo. The joint maritime security initiative is actively running from June 8 to 17 across vital coastal networks, including Colombo, Trincomalee, Valaichchenai, Batticaloa, and Mirissa, to strengthen regional surveillance […]

Procurement Peak: High-Value Transport Operations Dominate Gampaha and Western Province

June 3, 2026 at 3:59 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Mid-year industrial activity is driving a major surge in localized corporate procurement logistics. Live trade and government tender data for early June shows a concentrated burst of high-value supply chain contracts being put forward in the Western Province, particularly centered around Gampaha and Colombo. These include major tenders for comprehensive Export Transport Handling and Port […]

The German-Sri Lankan Axis: AHK Forum Advances Industrial Infrastructure Dialogue

May 30, 2026 at 3:58 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Concluding the multi-day Sri Lankan–German Business Forum 2026 at the ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo, senior policymakers and logistics corporate leaders have successfully wrapped up a series of deep-dive discussions on industrial infrastructure development. Organized by AHK Sri Lanka, the forum served as a high-level platform to advance dialogue on maritime networks, logistics optimization, and export-oriented […]

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US and Indian Demand Drives Merchandise Peaks; Electronics Sector Records 51% Cumulative Surge

External Recovery Solidifies: Sri Lanka’s Exports Cross US$ 7.3 Billion in First Five Months

Inland Logistics Alert: Maersk Implements PAN Sri Lanka Fuel Surcharges

Maersk Deploys $1,000 Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on Inbound East Asia Cargo

China-to-Sri Lanka FCL Rates Surge by Over 80% Heading into Mid-June

Gemini Cooperation Shifts Service Windows to SAGT Amid Port Congestion

The Galle Anchorages: Regional Supply Chains Monitor Offshore Tanker Stays

Operation Disi Rela 3: Australia and Sri Lanka Deploy Advanced Tech to Secure Waters

Procurement Peak: High-Value Transport Operations Dominate Gampaha and Western Province

The German-Sri Lankan Axis: AHK Forum Advances Industrial Infrastructure Dialogue