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Hongkong Jihang Shipping Expands Regional Network with Maiden Colombo Call of MV JI ZHE 6

August 3, 2026 at 7:40 am | Uncategorized | No comment

 Hongkong Jihang International Shipping Co., Ltd. has officially launched its liner services in Sri Lanka, marking the maiden call of its container vessel MV JI ZHE 6 at Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT). Headquartered in Ningbo, the vessel-owning carrier operates liner routes across China, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and the Red Sea. The carrier appointed Ocean […]

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Port of Colombo Records 11.9% Growth in 1H 2026 Container Throughput Crossing 4.4 Million TEUs

August 1, 2026 at 7:34 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Official statistics released by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) confirm that the Port of Colombo handled 4,444,034 TEUs during the first six months of 2026. This represents an 11.9% increase compared to the 3.97 million TEUs recorded during H1 2025. Transshipment remained the core growth driver, accounting for 84.7% of total volume (up 12.6%), […]

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National Export Development Plan 2026–2030 Positions Logistics as a Central Cross-Sector Enabler

July 9, 2026 at 12:52 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

The rollout of Sri Lanka’s National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030 marks a defining milestone for the country’s economic roadmap. Formally approved as the official strategic framework for export growth, the plan outlines a central vision: transforming Sri Lanka into a highly competitive, knowledge-intensive, and logistics-led export hub capable of dominating regional and global markets. […]

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Global Logistics Consolidation: CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain in Massive US$ 1.4 Billion Deal

July 9, 2026 at 12:41 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

A major consolidation has reshaped the global logistics landscape. Ocean carrier giant CMA CGM Group has officially agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain for an enterprise value of US$ 1.4 billion. This blockbuster transaction will integrate FedEx’s massive network into CMA CGM’s contract logistics arm, CEVA Logistics, while locking in a multi-year commercial ocean and […]

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Cabinet Seeks Parliamentary Approval for New Scrap Metal Export and Prepayment Import Rules

July 8, 2026 at 12:37 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

The compliance framework for Sri Lankan international trade is tightening. The Cabinet of Ministers has officially approved a proposal to seek parliamentary backing for Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 05 and No. 06 of 2026 (originally gazetted under Extraordinary Notifications No. 2493/03 and 2493/39). This legislation introduces mandatory export control licenses for scrap metal […]

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Exhibitor Registration Opens for Rescheduled Sri Lanka Expo International Trade Fair

July 7, 2026 at 12:30 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has officially opened exhibitor registration for the upcoming “Sri Lanka Expo” international trade exhibition, with spaces open until July 31, 2026. Adjusted to mitigate recent global geopolitical and shipping uncertainties, the premier trade event is set to host over 750 domestic exporters and 1,500 international buyers at the […]

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US-Sri Lanka Maritime Security Partnership Deepens with Commissioning of SLNS Samudravijaya in Colombo

July 6, 2026 at 12:26 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

Sri Lanka’s regional maritime surveillance capabilities have received a major upgrade. Following an expansive 12,000-nautical-mile voyage from Baltimore that included the Navy’s first-ever transit of the Panama Canal, the newly inducted SLNS Samudravijaya (a former U.S. Coast Guard Cutter) has been officially commissioned into active service by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Eastern Terminal […]

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Merchandise Pipeline Solidifies at US$ 5.7 Billion; Apparel Enters Seasonal Production Run

July 6, 2026 at 7:54 am | Uncategorized | No comment

 Sri Lanka’s total merchandise export pipeline has maintained strong structural consistency, bringing in US$ 5,758.44 million over the first five months of 2026. This stable foundation underpins the ongoing health of the logistics sector as we cross into the second half of the year, with apparel remaining the primary heavy-lifter of the merchandise volume. Moving […]

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Ocean Easing: China-to-Colombo FCL Rates Decline up to 32% as Peak Front-Loading Subsides

July 2, 2026 at 12:15 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

Importers across Sri Lanka are experiencing significant cost relief at the start of July. Following an aggressive second-quarter rate hike, Full Container Load (FCL) spot rates from major Chinese shipping gateways to the Port of Colombo have declined by 29% to 32% month-over-month. Standard 20GP container brackets have dropped back to $1,890–$2,310, while 40GP units […]

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EDB and Germany’s IPD Sign Pact to Expand Market Access for Export-Oriented SMEs

July 1, 2026 at 12:12 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

Sri Lanka’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) export pipeline has received a major international boost. The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Import Promotion Desk (IPD), Germany. This partnership directly aims to enhance global market access, strengthen compliance pathways, and integrate sustainable trade practices for […]

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