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Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Sri Lanka Ports Authority

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Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is the state-owned operator of major commercial ports in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1979, SLPA currently operates ports in Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Kankesanthurai, Oluvil, Point Pedro and Trincomalee.[2] As of 31 March 2013 SLPA had a 3% stake in Colombo Dockyard.[3]

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History

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act No. 51 of 1979 established the SLPA by amalgamating Colombo Port Commission, Port (Cargo) Corporation and Port Tally and Protective Services Corporation.[4][5] The purpose of SLPA was to develop, maintain, operate and provide port and other services in the ports of Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee and other "specified ports".[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Sri Lanka Ports Authority: Annual Report 2011" (PDF). Parliament of Sri Lanka.
  2. [2]
    "Location". Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
  3. [3]
    "Colombo Dockyard: Annual Report 2013" (PDF). Colombo Dockyard. p. 77.
  4. [4]
    Tan, Chwee Huat (2004). Dictionary of Asia Pacific Business Terms. Singapore University Press. p. 258. ISBN 9971-69-275-9.
  5. [5]
    de Alwis, A. Godwin (20 April 2003). "Lalith - The architect of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority". The Island (Sri Lanka).
  6. [6]
    "Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act No. 51 of 1979". LawNet.


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