The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has posted a substantial 66% rise in profits during the first six months of 2025, with earnings climbing from Rs. 14,691 million in the first half of 2024 to Rs. 24,418 million this year, according to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation. During the first half of 2025, the Colombo Port achieved a significant operational milestone, handling over 4 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), with projections indicating total throughput may exceed 8 million TEUs by year-end.
In terms of infrastructure and expansion, several strategic initiatives are underway. Phase two of the East Container Terminal is expected to commence operations by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the fifth phase of the Jaya Container Terminal remains on schedule for completion within 2025. Preparatory activities have begun for phase two of the West Container Terminal, and forward-looking development plans for the Colombo North Port are poised to substantially increase the port’s overall capacity and competitiveness in the region.
These developments mark Colombo Port’s continued evolution into a premier logistics hub in South Asia, with strategic infrastructure upgrades laying the groundwork for sustained growth and global competitiveness.
