Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is the state-owned operator of major commercial ports in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1979, SLPA currently operates ports in Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Kankesanthurai, Oluvil, Point Pedro and Trincomalee.[2] As of 31 March 2013 SLPA had a 3% stake in Colombo Dockyard.[3]
History
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act No. 51 of 1979 established the SLPA by amalgamating Colombo Port Commission, Port (Cargo) Corporation and Port Tally and Protective Services Corporation.[4][5] The purpose of SLPA was to develop, maintain, operate and provide port and other services in the ports of Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee and other "specified ports".[6]
External links
- slpa.lk
- news slpa.lk
References
- Sri Lanka Ports Authority: Annual Report 2011 Parliament of Sri Lanka^
- Location Sri Lanka Ports Authority^
- Colombo Dockyard: Annual Report 2013 Colombo Dockyard^
- Chwee Huat Tan. Dictionary of Asia Pacific Business Terms Singapore University Press, 2004^
- A. Godwin de Alwis. Lalith - The architect of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority The Island (Sri Lanka), 20 April 2003^
- Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act No. 51 of 1979 LawNet^