The Port of Colombo has set a new all-time record after handling 8.29 million teu in 2025, underscoring its growing role as a leading transshipment hub in South Asia.
The latest figure marks a strong increase over the previous year, driven by higher transshipment volumes, improved terminal productivity and the ramp-up of additional capacity at the port. Colombo continues to benefit from its strategic location on major east–west shipping routes, attracting mainline services and feeder connections serving the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
All major terminals at the port contributed to the record performance, including facilities operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority as well as privately run container terminals. Investments in infrastructure, equipment upgrades and operational efficiencies helped the port handle larger vessels and sustain high berth productivity despite volatile global trade conditions.
Port officials said the milestone reflects sustained confidence from global shipping lines and positions Colombo for further growth as new terminal capacity comes on stream. With ongoing expansion projects and increasing demand for transshipment services, the port is aiming to build on the momentum in 2026 and strengthen its competitiveness against regional rivals.
