August 23, 2024 at 3:37 pm | Uncategorized | No comment
In the first half of 2024, global capacity utilization rose by 2% compared to the previous year, despite a significant 10.4% increase in containership supply. This suggests that container ports have maintained resilient growth, with the top 10 ports reporting a combined increase of 7.4%. However, challenges persist in the form of port congestion and […]
Read moreAugust 22, 2024 at 3:11 pm | Uncategorized | No comment
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has responded to recent media reports suggesting a decline in transshipment volumes at the Port of Colombo, which attributed the decrease to regional port developments in India. While acknowledging the media’s role in encouraging public debate, the SLPA clarifies that these reports misinterpret the dynamics of global supply chains […]
Read moreAugust 10, 2024 at 11:29 am | Uncategorized | No comment
Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva announced that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to re-grant the concessional loan scheme to resume the construction of the second terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. The project had previously been halted due to economic challenges. citeturn0search1 The concessional loan amounts […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2024 at 6:08 am | Uncategorized | No comment
The external sector remained positive in the first half of 2024, supported by increased workers’ remittances and higher earnings from tourism. However, the merchandise trade deficit widened year-over-year in June 2024, though it showed improvement compared to May. Services sector inflows, excluding tourism, reached USD 1,762 million from January to June 2024, up from USD […]
Read moreJuly 26, 2024 at 12:33 pm | Uncategorized | No comment
Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo has achieved remarkable success this year, securing the highest growth rate in container volumes among leading global ports. This impressive performance has been driven by a combination of factors, including incremental gains from diversions of vessels from the Red Sea region. According to recent data, Colombo saw a significant year-on-year […]
Read moreJuly 23, 2024 at 1:38 pm | Uncategorized | No comment
ONE launched its new West India North America (WIN) service at the Port of Charleston, marking a significant expansion of maritime connections between India’s West Coast and the U.S. East Coast. The service was inaugurated with the arrival of the ONE Modern on June 26, 2024, at Wando Welch Terminal. With this addition, South Carolina […]
Read moreJuly 21, 2024 at 11:59 am | Uncategorized | No comment
Sri Lanka’s export performance in July 2024 showed positive growth, with merchandise exports reaching US$ 1,087.6 million, a 6.58% increase compared to July 2023. This rise was mainly driven by higher earnings from exports of key items such as Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Coconut-based products, Spices & Concentrates, and Seafood. Additionally, there was a 0.98% […]
Read moreJuly 20, 2024 at 1:53 pm | Uncategorized | No comment
On July 4, 2024, the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE) initiative, in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the IFRS Foundation, and other sustainability leaders, marked the first anniversary of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). This milestone celebration recognized the ISSB’s progress in developing global standards for sustainability-related disclosures, highlighting […]
Read moreJuly 20, 2024 at 1:46 pm | Uncategorized | No comment
Global transport and logistics output is expected to grow by 3.8% in 2024 and 4.0% in 2025, driven by increased industrial production and consumer demand worldwide. The sector is also poised to benefit from a recovery in Europe, which will support growth across various transportation modes. As industrial activity picks up and consumer spending rises, […]
Read moreJune 30, 2024 at 11:57 am | Uncategorized | No comment
The UK magazine industry continues to face challenges, with an overall Retail Sales Value (RSV) decline of 3.0% in the three months to March 2024. However, this marks a slight month-on-month (MoM) improvement of 0.5%. Monthlies showed signs of recovery, with a 0.9% MoM increase in both volume and value, despite annual declines. Over a […]
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