Sri Lanka Ports Authority

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]

Sri Lanka Ports Authority
TypeGovernment-owned corporation
Predecessor
  • Colombo Port Commission
  • Port (Cargo) Corporation
  • Port Tally & Protective Services Corporation
Founded1 August 1979 (1979-08-01)
Headquarters
Colombo
,
Sri Lanka
Key people
Revenue
  • Rs. 27,805 million (2011)
  • Rs. 25,304 million (2010)
[1]
  • Rs. 8,356 million (2011)
  • Rs. 4,439 million (2010)
[1]
  • Rs. 647 million (2011)
  • Rs. -1,032 million (2010)
[1]
Total assets
  • Rs. 222,709 million (2011)
  • Rs. 203,759 million (2010)
[1]
Total equity
  • Rs. 87,113 million (2011)
  • Rs. 86,519 million (2010)
[1]
OwnerGovernment of Sri Lanka
Number of employees
  • 9,340 (2018)
  • 12,824 (2010)
ParentMinistry of Ports and Shipping
Websiteslpa.lk

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


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