Representatives from the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd met with Sri Lanka Port Authority (SLPA) officials on 4 March to discuss collaboration opportunities and strengthen existing ties.
During the discussions, both parties emphasized the importance of fostering stronger partnerships to further position Sri Lanka as a strategic maritime hub in the region. The dialogue also focussed on upcoming industry developments and Hapag-Lloyd’s ongoing commitment to improving service standards and sustainable shipping practices.
The collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and SLPA is expected to enhance efficiency, increase cargo handling capacity, and improve connectivity within South Asia’s shipping network.
The Hapag-Lloyd delegation, including Capt. Prateek Gandhi – Director Operations, Hapag-Lloyd, Regional Office, Dubai, Faheem Mir – Manager – Operations, Hapag-Lloyd, Regional Office, Dubai, Lalith Witanachchi – Vice President, Hapag-Lloyd Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Mindaka Dassanayake – General Manager, Hapag-Lloyd Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Rohan Ranasinghe – Terminal Operations Manager, Hapag-Lloyd AG and Iqram Cuttilan – Managing Director, Aitken Spence Shipping Ltd, poses for a picture with SLPA’s Chairman -Admiral Sirimewan Ranasinghe and the Managing Director – Eng. Ganaka Hemachandra. SLPA’s Vice Chairman – Eng. Herath M.P. Jayawardhana, Director (Operations) – G. Zavia Miskin and Director (Marketing and BD) – H J K U Kumara are also present.
