Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Colombo Port Commission
Port (Cargo) Corporation
Port Tally & Protective Services Corporation

Founded1 August 1979 (1979-08-01)Headquarters

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Key people

Dr. Prasantha Jayamanna (Chairman)
Upul Jayatissa (Managing Director

Revenue

Rs. 27,805 million (2011)
Rs. 25,304 million (2010)

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Operating income

Rs. 8,356 million (2011)
Rs. 4,439 million (2010)

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Net income

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 ShippingWebsiteslpa.lk

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]

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

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