A high-level Japanese business delegation led by Chairman and Group CEO of Expolanka Holdings Group, Bokuto Yamauchi visited Sri Lanka recently for discussions with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The engagement focused on exploring future prospects for the Port of Colombo as a regional logistics hub, particularly in the light of ongoing and planned expansion initiatives.
The visiting delegation included senior representatives from SG Holdings Japan — the parent company of Expolanka Holdings — including President and COO Hidekazu Matsumoto, Manager of Global Business Strategies, Ms. Mana Nakamura and Independent Director Mika Takaoka.
Expolanka Holdings’ senior officers, including Group Director Finance Mushtaq Ahmed and General Manager Finance, Masaki Watanabe.
During their visit, the delegation met officials of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority including Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Managing Director to gain a comprehensive understanding of Colombo Port’s development trajectory. The discussions were followed by a tour of port facilities, offering firsthand insight into the infrastructure and capabilities being developed.
This visit reflects the growing interest of Japanese stakeholders in Sri Lanka’s strategic position in regional logistics and underscores the strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
