SLPA wins two awards | Sunday Observer

SLPA wins two awards

2 April, 2023
SLPA’s Director, Operations, Lal Weerasinghe receives  the  GPF Award for the ‘Best Public Container Terminal of the Year 2023’
SLPA’s Director, Operations, Lal Weerasinghe receives the GPF Award for the ‘Best Public Container Terminal of the Year 2023’

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has been awarded ‘Port Authority of the Year’ and ‘Best Public Container Terminal of the Year 2023’ at the Global Ports Forum Awards in Dubai.

The ceremony was held at the Shangri La Hotel in Dubai last week.

The Global Ports Forum Awards (GPF) is an annual event that honours the best practices and achievements in the ports and shipping industry. The awards recognise the world’s top-performing ports, container terminals, shipping lines, and logistics companies that have made significant contributions to the industry’s growth and development.

“It is an extreme honour to receive the GPF award for the Best Ports Authority of the Year. The award is not only recognition of SLPA’s achievement but also, a reflection of the hard work and dedication of team SLPA. I am grateful of them for their untiring efforts in ensuring that our port operations run smoothly and efficiently,” said SLPA Director, Operations, Lal Weerasinghe. Despite the challenges that come with operating a government terminal, Weerasinghe credited their success to the accurate guidance and ample support provided by the Honorable Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, the Chairman and Top Management Team of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), and the entire container operations and support teams of other Divisions of SLPA. He further extended his appreciation to the Global Ports Forum for selecting Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) of SLPA for the prestigious award.

“We are eagerly looking forward to a better year ahead,” he said.

The SLPA at present has invested heavily in modernising its infrastructure, technology, and equipment to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery.

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