Rs. 8 m daily cost for new transport arrangement of employees
Vehicle import restrictions trigger 15% drop in SLPA revenue
Returning Colombo Port to normalcy amidst COVID-19 disruptions has been a costly exercise to both the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) as well as terminal operators, officials said yesterday.
Speaking to media, SLPA Chairman Major General (Retd.) Daya Ratnayake yesterday said all operations and other services at the Port of Colombo had now returned to normal levels following the setback experienced during the second wave of COVID outbreak.
“The Port of Colombo has once again demonstrated its resilience post-second outbreak of COVID-19, with the immediate execution of appropriate contingency plans to ensure continuation of operations in full compliance with the health protocols as well as with the support extended by the three terminals,” he said.