
Sri Lanka to Install Container Scanners at Ports After Major Ice Seizure at Colombo
Summary Sri Lanka plans to install special scanners at its ports to detect narcotics hidden in shipping containers, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said, as

Summary Sri Lanka plans to install special scanners at its ports to detect narcotics hidden in shipping containers, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said, as

The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) handled 171,875 TEUs in August 2026, capturing a 22.1% share of the total port throughput. This marks a major

Transshipment volumes at the Port of Colombo rose 7.8% year-on-year to 638,843 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in August 2026, increasing their share of total container

The US is preparing a $15m assistance package to upgrade digital infrastructure at the Port of Colombo as Sri Lanka looks to cut vessel waiting

Summary Sri Lanka plans to install special scanners at its

The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) handled 171,875 TEUs in

Transshipment volumes at the Port of Colombo rose 7.8% year-on-year

The US is preparing a $15m assistance package to upgrade