The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) today signed a landmark Terminal Services Agreement (TSA) with Maersk, one of the world’s leading shipping and logistics companies, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and increase throughput at the Port of Colombo.
The agreement underscores SLPA’s commitment to delivering world-class services and strengthening its position as a key maritime hub in the region.
On behalf of SLPA, Admiral Sirimewan Ranasinghe (Rtd), Chairman, Eng. Herath M. P. Jayawardhana, Vice Chairman, Eng. Ganaka Hemachandra, Managing Director, and other senior officials attended the signing ceremony, welcoming the Maersk delegation.
The Maersk team included Ms. Zsanett Balla, Head of Operations for the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa; Mr. Nishish Saxena, Head of Terminal & Ocean Procurement for India and the Middle East; Mr. Biju Ravi, Country Manager of Maersk Lanka Pvt Ltd; and Mr. Thilina Udayanga Perera, Port Execution Lead, Colombo.
The event facilitated high-level discussions between SLPA and Maersk, reinforcing strategic collaboration and operational synergies. The Marketing and Business Development Division of SLPA, alongside the TSA committee, played a central role in coordinating the agreement and ceremonial proceedings, reflecting the Authority’s focus on forging strong global partnerships and advancing port operations.