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Sri Lanka's Colombo Port adding 2 gantry cranes to boost operation

05 Mar '24
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  • SLPA chairman stated with the addition of these cranes, along with 3 previously acquired this year, ECT can relocate 3 cranes to Jaya Container Terminal, thereby boosting its operational capacity.
  • Port of Colombo managed 6,951,003 TEUs, marking a 1.17 per cent growth from previous year.
  • SLPA to receive 8 more STS gantry cranes and 40 ARMG cranes from China.
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is set to bolster its operations at the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal (ECT) with the imminent arrival of two more STS gantry cranes by April this year.

According to SLPA chairman Keith Bernard, the acquisition of these cranes, combined with the three already received earlier this year, will enable the ECT to redeploy three cranes to the Jaya Container Terminal, thus enhancing its operational capacity.

The SLPA is financing the procurement of these cranes.

Bernard emphasised that amid the ongoing Red Sea crisis, which has led to heightened cargo volumes, the new equipment will facilitate quicker cargo clearance, ensuring smoother port operations.

Last year witnessed significant growth for SLPA, handling 1,965,128 TEUs compared to 1,925,895 TEUs in 2022, reflecting a 2 per cent increase.

Meanwhile, the Port of Colombo (POC) managed 6,951,003 TEUs, marking a 1.17 per cent growth from the previous year.

In a bid to further modernise its infrastructure, SLPA is set to receive eight more STS gantry cranes and 40 ARMG cranes from China, with an investment of $282 million from its coffers.

Bernard outlined plans to solicit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of Galle Harbour into a tourism port, alongside proposals for the enhancement of Kankesanturai Port for both passenger and cargo operations.

Awaiting a $61 million credit facility from India, SLPA aims to bolster KKS Port’s infrastructure, signalling its commitment to expanding and upgrading Sri Lanka's maritime capabilities.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DR)

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