Colombo Port Cruise Terminal

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The Colombo Port Cruise Terminal is a modern facility catering to international cruise liners. Located in the heart of Colombo, it offers seamless access to the city's attractions, luxury services, and convenient transport options. The terminal ensures a comfortable experience for both passengers and crew with excellent amenities.


Colombo Port Overview

  • Rapidly growing maritime hub in the South Asia Region.
  • Convenient and efficient connection for cargo originating from and destined to Europe, East and South Asia, the Persian Gulf, and East Africa.
  • Handles about 5.1 million TEU of containerized cargo (2015).
  • Original port area: 184 hectares; South Harbour area: 285 hectares (developed in 2008).
  • Harbour served by a two-way channel with a depth of 20m and width of 570m.
  • Three new terminals planned in South Harbour, each with a capacity of 2.4 million TEU.
  • The first terminal in the South Harbour built and operated by Colombo International Container Terminals Limited (CICT) on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis.

Colombo Port - Location

  • Latitude: 6.9514° N
  • Longitude: 79.8478° E
  • UN / LoCode: LKTRR
  • Time Zone: UTC +5.30
  • Time from:
    • London (GMT) +5.30 hours
    • New York (EST) +9.30 hours
    • Hong Kong - +2.30 hours
    • Tokyo - +3.30 hours

Port Terminals

  • Jaya Container Terminal
  • East Container Terminal (ECT)
  • South Asia Gateway Terminal
  • Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT)
  • West Container Terminal (WCT)
  • Unity Container Terminal

Port Facilities

  • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  • Bonded Warehousing and Entrepot Trade
  • Duty Free Shopping
  • Computer Facilities
  • Colombo Common Feeder Network
  • Tariff Concessions
  • Special Facilities

General Cargo Services

  • Logistic provider for Sri Lanka Ports Authority offering best-in-class logistics solutions.
  • Fosters a disciplined culture of safety, security, and trust.

Services Offered

  • MCC Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC)
  • Entrepot Trade and Bonding Facilities
  • Warehousing
  • User Registrations

ISPS Compliance

  • Statement of Compliance for Port of Colombo issued under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
  • Compliance verified for all cargo handling terminals, ship repair, and ancillary service facilities.
  • Applicable to various types of vessels, including:
    • Passenger Ships
    • Passenger High-Speed Craft
    • Cargo High-Speed Craft
    • Bulk Carriers
    • Oil Tankers
    • Gas Carriers
    • Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
    • Cargo Ships

Contacts - Mahapola Ports & Maritime Academy (MPMA)

  • Institute Address: Chief Training Manager, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Mahapola Ports & Maritime Academy, 507, De La Salle Street, Colombo 15.
  • Telephone: +94 11 2522452 / +94 11 2523268 / +94 11 2520973
  • Fax: +94 11 2522660
  • Email: mpma@slpa.lk
  • Website: mpma.slpa.lk

The Colombo Port Cruise Terminal is a state-of-the-art facility strategically located in the heart of Colombo, offering easy access to the city’s vibrant attractions. Designed to accommodate large international cruise liners, the terminal provides high-quality services including baggage handling, customs facilities, and comfortable waiting lounges. Passengers can enjoy efficient transport options to explore the city's cultural sites, shopping areas, and scenic landscapes. With a focus on providing a seamless and memorable experience, the terminal is an essential gateway for cruise tourism in Sri Lanka, combining modern amenities with personalized services for both passengers and crew.

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Om Colombo-distriktet

Colombo er Sri Lankas største by og handelshovedstad. Den ligger på øens vestkyst og støder op til Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lankas hovedstad. Colombo er en travl og pulserende by med en blanding af moderne liv og koloniale bygninger og ruiner og en bybefolkning på 647.100. Colombo Metropolitan Region, defineret af distrikterne Colombo, Gampaha og Kalutara, har en anslået befolkning på 5.648.000 og dækker et areal på 3.694,20 km².

Colombo er en multietnisk, multikulturel by. Det er den mest folkerige by i Sri Lanka med 642.163 mennesker, der bor inden for bygrænsen. Befolkningen i Colombo er en blanding af adskillige etniske grupper, primært singalesere, maurere og tamiler. Der er også små samfund af mennesker med kinesisk, portugisisk, hollandsk, malaysisk og indisk oprindelse, der bor i byen, samt adskillige europæiske udlændinge.

Langt de fleste srilankanske virksomheder har deres hovedkontorer i Colombo. Nogle af industrierne omfatter kemikalier, tekstiler, glas, cement, lædervarer, møbler og smykker. I bymidten ligger Sydasiens næsthøjeste bygning - World Trade Center.

Om Western Province

Western Province er den tættest befolkede provins i Sri Lanka. Den er hjemsted for den lovgivende hovedstad Sri Jayawardenapura samt Colombo, landets administrative og forretningsmæssige centrum. Western Province er opdelt i 3 hoveddistrikter kaldet distrikterne Colombo (642 km²), Gampaha (1.386,6 km²) og Kalutara (1.606 km²). Som Sri Lankas økonomiske centrum er alle de store lokale og internationale virksomheder til stede i byen, og det samme gælder alle de store designer- og detailhandlere, så vær klar til at forkæle dig selv med shoppingterapi i Western Province.

Med den højeste befolkning i alle provinser er næsten alle de førende uddannelsesinstitutioner på øen placeret i Western Province. Universiteterne i provinsen omfatter University of Colombo, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Kelaniya, Open University, Sri Lanka, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University og University of Moratuwa. Den vestlige provins har det største antal skoler i landet, herunder nationale, provinsielle, private og internationale skoler.

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