News
25 February 2020
Sri Lanka unveils new ADB-funded port plan at Colombo
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Asia-Pacific
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority has signed a deal with AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK to conduct a feasibility study into the development of the Colombo North Port as it looks to expand the cargo handling capacity of the country.
The study, which is expected to take 15 months, is related to the expansion of container handling capacity at Colombo port. It will be funded by a portion of Asian Development Bank-funded Transport Project Preparatory Facility.
The proposed Colombo North Port may spread from the Kelani River in the Modara area up to the existing northern breakwater of the Colombo Port. SLPA intends to use the proposed port for liquid bulk, dry bulk, Ro Ro and containers.
