State Minister Jayantha Samaraweera visits Port of Colombo

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State Minister of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and Boats and Shipping Industry Development Jayantha Samaraweera inspecting East Container Terminal as Director (Logistics) Upul Jayatissa briefs him

State Minister of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and Boats and Shipping Industry Development Jayantha Samaraweera inspects Jaya Container Terminal

State Minister of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and Boats and Shipping Industry Development Jayantha Samaraweera made his first port visit after assuming duties recently. Following his participation in a special meeting with the Heads of Divisions at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s (SLPA) Chairman’s Office, he inspected the East Container Terminal (ECT), the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT), and the Pilot Station of the Port of Colombo. The State Minister also addressed the gathering. He said that he was committed to fulfilling the duties assigned to his Ministry that included development of facilities at the Port of Colombo.

“According to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s ‘Vision of Prosperity’ we will also focus on the infrastructure development of the port sector of Sri Lanka, in line with the policy implementations. I am confident that the development of the existing facilities at the Port of Colombo would further generate huge revenue,” he said.

He further said that he was confident of the potential of the Port of Colombo to take its position towards higher rankings in global maritime ratings, and would take steps to expedite the launch of a project to expand the facilities of the ports of Sri Lanka, including the Port of Colombo. He also said that with potentials of the best geographical location of Sri Lanka, he was much pleased to have the opportunity to work with the highly experienced staff and employees of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

Secretary to the State Ministry of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and Boats and Shipping Industry Development D.D. Marathaarachchi and a number of Ministry officials were present at the occasion.