Since 1918, the Port of Colombo had been administered by the Colombo Port Commission, a Government Department which was made responsible for the supply and maintenance of cargo-handling equipment and other infrastructure, pilotage services, docking and slipping . The government had funded all its activities. Stevedoring and shore handling activities were in the hands of several private Wharfage Companies. In 1958, the Port Cargo Corporation was set up to take over these activities performed by a multiplicity of operators. The Port Tally and Protective Services Corporation was formed in 1967 in order to perform on-board tallying and watchmen services on behalf of Agents. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority was constituted under the provisions of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act, No. 15 of 1979 (subsequently amended by Act No. 7 of 1984 and Act No. 35 of 1984) on the 1st of August 1979, effecting the merger of the Colombo Port Commission Department and the two existing statutory Corporations. This resulted in a unified organization with a streamlined structure. The Ports Authority does not receive financial allocations from the government but operates on its own revenue and resources. Our Valued Services SLPA with its unique combination of professionalism, technological maturity and expertise enables to assist and provide valued services to our customers at all times. The SLPA is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in all its Terminals for container handling operations. The modern infrastructure facilities in SLPA-owned CFS support rising Business transportation needs in Sri Lanka. Latest maritime news. SLPA Terminals equipped with tomorrow�s technology are geared for handling the rising demand in cargo transportation.. Contact details of SLPA Divisions and other important details Contact details of the Shipping agents and others Contact details of other ports and terminals Contact details of the Ministry of Ports and Shipping You Get the Best Berthing Programme

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