31 Jul 2015 / Sri Lanka, Colombo

East Terminal

Deeper draft general cargo vessels discharging at the Sri Lankan port of Colombo may now do so at the East Terminal. Berth characteristics are as follows:- Pier: 400m Berth Depth: 18m Access channel: 20m depth with two lane traffic access. Vessels are permitted to discharge steel, fertilizer in bags, etc. excluding for irritant and dusty cargoes. Only geared vessels are permitted and need to obtain special approval from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) prior to vessel arrival at East Terminal. Navigational dues and stevedoring charges will be according to the SLPA Tariff. For information about operations in Sri Lanka, contact GAC Sri Lanka at [email protected]

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