Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Country name

Sri Lanka

Official country name

The Democratic Socialistic Republic of Sri Lanka
Assessment Details
From 1 June 2020
To 30 September 2020
Name of Assessor

Sivayogan Arjun

OIC Supply Chain Unit, WFP Sri Lanka

Iftikar Razik

Logistic Assistant, WFP Sri Lanka

Jakulis Paul

Consultant, WFP Sri Lanka
Contact

sivayogan.arjun@wfp.org

iftikar.razik@wfp.org

Table of Contents

Chapter Name of Assessors Organization Date updated 

1 Sri Lanka Country Profile

Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul

 WFP April 2020
1.1 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Background Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
1.2 Sri Lanka Regulatory Departments and Quality Control Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
1.2 Sri Lanka Customs Information Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020

2 Sri Lanka Logistics Infrastructure

 Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.1 Sri Lanka Port Assessment Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.1.1 Sri Lanka Port of Colombo Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.1.2 Sri Lanka Port of Hambantota Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.1.3 Sri Lanka Port of Trincomalee Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.1.4 Sri Lanka Port of Kankasanthurei Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.1.5 Sri Lanka Port of Galle Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.2 Sri Lanka Aviation Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.2.1 Sri Lanka Bandaranaike International Airport Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.2.2 Sri Lanka Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.2.3 Sri Lanka Rathmalana National Airport Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.2.4 Sri Lanka Batticaloa National Airport Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.2.5 Sri Lanka Anuradhapura National Airport Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.2.6 Sri Lanka Trincomalee National Airport Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.2.7 Sri Lanka Jaffna National Airport Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.2.8 Sri Lanka Ampara National Airport Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.3 Sri Lanka Road Network Assessment Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.4 Sri Lanka Railway Assessment Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.5 Sri Lanka Storage Assessment Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
2.6 Sri Lanka Milling Assessment Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020

3 Sri Lanka Services and Supply

 Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
3.1 Sri Lanka Fuel Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020

3.2 Sri Lanka Transporters

 Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
3.3 Sri Lanka Manual Labour Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
3.4 Sri Lanka Telecommunications Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
3.5 Sri Lanka Food Suppliers, Accommodation and Other Markets Sergio Monteiro WFP October 2009
3.6 Sri Lanka Additional Service Providers Sergio Monteiro WFP October 2009

4 Sri Lanka Contact Lists

 Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.1 Sri Lanka Government Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.2 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Agency Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.3 Sri Lanka Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.4 Sri Lanka Port and Waterways Company Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.5 Sri Lanka Airport Companies Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.6 Sri Lanka Storage and Milling Companies Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.7 Sri Lanka Fuel Providers Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.8 Sri Lanka Transporter Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.9 Sri Lanka Railway Companies Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.10 Sri Lanka Supplier Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
4.11 Sri Lanka Additional Service Provision Contact List Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020

5 Sri Lanka Annexes

 Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020
5.1 Sri Lanka Acronyms and Abbreviations Sivayogan Arjun, Iftikar Razik, Jakulis Paul WFP April 2020

1 Sri Lanka Country Profile


Generic Information

Sri Lanka officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea. The island is historically and culturally intertwined with the Indian subcontinent, but is geographically separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. For a generic country overview, please consult the following sources:

Generic Information

Wikipedia information on Sri Lanka

IMF information on Sri Lanka

Economist Intelligence Unit information on Sri Lanka*

(*note - this is a paid service)

Humanitarian Info

WFP information on Sri Lanka

UNOCHA information on Sri Lanka

Facts and Figures

Wolfram Alpha information on Sri Lanka

World Bank information on Sri Lanka

World Population Review information on Sri Lanka

1.1 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Background


Disasters, Conflicts, and Migration

Natural Hazards

Type

Occurs

Comments / Details

Drought

Yes

Annual occurrence of widespread drought in Sri Lanka, much of the country (2/3 of country is a designated dry zone) experiences moderate-to-severe dry periods. In 2020 312,235 people across all 14 provinces were affected by drought from January to May (DMC).

Earthquakes

No

As per UBC world seismic zoning, Sri Lanka is situated in seismic zone 0.

Epidemics

Yes

Epidemics include Dengue

Extreme Temperatures

Yes

Yes, heat and humidity in both dry and rainy season

Flooding

Yes

Sri Lanka is ranked #6 on the 2020 Climate Risk Index. The flood risk profile is rising due to increasing impacts and frequency of hydro meteorological hazards during monsoon seasons (Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery), 2017).  Flooding is one of the most prevalent disasters in Sri Lanka and the cause of most fatalities when external natural shocks occur. Major floods in Sri Lanka are associated with seasonal monsoons. Typically, during the Southwest monsoon season (May-September) the western, southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces are vulnerable to floods. During the Northeast monsoon (December-February) the eastern, northern and north-central provinces are prone to flooding.

Insect Infestation

Yes

In 2019 Anuradhapura district corn farmers were affected by an insect infestation of Fall Armyworms damaging agricultural yields.

Mudslides

Yes

Landslides have become common during the monsoon season in Sri Lanka, as land has been heavily deforested to grow export crops like tea and rubber. In May 2017, a significant landslide killed more than 100 people in the centre of the island.

Volcanic Eruptions

No

High Waves / Surges

Yes

The most recent Tsunami hit Sri Lanka in 2004, it caused widespread destruction around the coastal belts of Sri Lanka, where more than 35,000 people lost their lives, and thousands were left homeless. Think Hazard classifies the tsunami hazard risk as medium.  

Wildfires

No

High Winds

Yes

Vulnerable to cyclones and storms due to its position near the confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Cyclone storm Raonu impacted Sri Lanka in 2016 causing major flooding and over 200 deaths more recently in 2020 25,000 people were displaced due to storms which often cause significant damage due to landslides and flooding.

Other Comments

N/A

Man-Made Issues

Civil Strife

No

In May 18, 2009, Colombo declared the end of the 26-year civil war between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), also known as the Tamil Tigers.

International Conflict

No

Internally Displaced Persons

Yes

Seasonal natural hazards often cause temporary displacement only.

Refugees Present

No

Landmines / UXO (unexploded ordnance) Present

Yes

The National Mine Action Strategy 2016-2020 targets a mine free Sri Lanka in 2020. Updated agreements now target a 2025 mine free Sri Lanka.

https://www.slnmac.gov.lk/

Other Comments



For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters.

Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities

Seasonal Effects on Transport

Transport Type

Time Frame

Comments / Details

Primary Road Transport

From (May-July) and (October-December)

Excessive rains may significantly increase travel time on highways and major roads.

Secondary Road Transport

Y From (May-July) and (October-December)

Excessive rains may damage secondary roads to the degree of impassability.

Rail Transport

From (May-July) and (October-December)

Rains often negatively impact the punctuality of trains with trains tracks prone to landslides during the monsoon seasons.

Air Transport

From (May-July) and (October-December)

While air transport may be grounded during storm, most air transport options resume quickly and can be used to transport goods in affected areas.

Waterway Transport

 N/A N/A

Road transportation is the most effective and widely used form of transportation for commercial goods in Sri Lanka. Road networks connect all districts in Sri Lanka. Material can now be delivered in any part of Sri Lanka with 12 hrs by road transport.


Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling

Activity Type

Time Frame

Comments / Details

Storage

Jan-Dec

The GoSL (Government of Sri Lanka) Food Commissioner’s Department manages the majority of storage units across the country. Across Sri Lanka, there is very limited public storage facilities to accommodate storage of goods, especially for perishable items. Private storage facilities (Temperature Controlled Warehousing) are available.

Over the monsoon season extra precautions are required to avoid water damage to commodities. During the hot season commodities can be spoiled due to high temperatures or/and high humidity.

Handling

Jan-Dec

There are no reported seasonal effects on commodity handling activities, other than loading and offloading exercises during heavy monsoon rains, which can persist for two to three days uninterrupted.

Other

There is a potential need to pre-stock commodities due to potential constraints of transport and handling operations due to rain or non-availability of transport.

There is significant wastage of heat sensitive commodities due to lack of temperature-controlled warehouses.


Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response

Government

Sri Lanka’s preparedness and response to disasters are guided by the Disaster Management Act (2005), which is the legal basis of the National Policy on Disaster Management (2013). The Disaster Management Act provides inter alia for the establishment of the National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM) and the Disaster Management Center (DMC); preparation of disaster management plans and emergency operations plans (including the National Emergency Operations Plan); declaration of a state of disaster by the President; and awards of compensation. Meanwhile, the National Policy on Disaster Management articulates the agreed overarching principles and preferred outcomes for disaster management in Sri Lanka, including policy directives to reduce human and economic impacts of disasters, as well as coordination mechanisms.

Overall disaster management is overseen by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) within the Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management State Ministry since August 2020. The State Ministry oversees its four institutions: DMC, Department of Meteorology, National Building Research Organization (NBRO) and the National Disaster Relief Services Center (NDRSC).

Though these organizations are fully functional and equipped with the necessary technical and financial resources for efficient emergency preparedness, response (civil - military) and coordination; overlap of agency mandates, lack of inter-agency coordination and certain technical capacity gaps hinder effective emergency response planning and implementation at national and sub-national level.

To address some of these technical gaps, capacity strengthening of the DM agencies and national and sub-national levels is being funded by GoSL (Government of Sri Lanka), USAID (United States Agency for International Development) and DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) to facilitate emergency preparedness and improve coordination between the various stakeholders, particularly the military, private sector and humanitarian sector, including the United Nations and international and national Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.


Agencies and Ministries with disaster management role and responsibilities

GoSL Ministries and Departments 

Function/ responsibilities

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

Responsible to communicate and share information with foreign embassies, UN and international NGOs. Confirmation of projects under the external budget/aid, Facilitate/ issue of emergency visas.

(State) Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense has oversight of the Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management State Ministry. The State Ministry oversees its four institutions: All District and Divisional Secretariats, Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Department of Meteorology, National Building Research Organization (NBRO) and the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC). 

The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) perform an integral role in disaster management and response: by maintaining security, search and rescue, evacuation of victims, setup of shelters for IDPs (internally displaced persons), dead body management, support of emergency medical care, debris removal and clearing of roads and distribution of relief goods by road, water and air. 

Focal point of the security forces is permanently deployed at DMC for emergency coordination. 

Disaster Management Council

This is an Apex body for the disaster management in Sri Lanka which take policy decisions on disaster management and oversees implementation of the 2005 Disaster Management Act.

Disaster Management Centre

DMC is a coordination and implementation arm for the national council.

Emergency coordination at national and Sub-national levels,  72hr needs assessment & review of eligible beneficiaries, strategic contingency planning, coordination of Relief, Monitoring & Evaluation.

Main focal point of the HCT during emergencies.

Department of Meteorology

Weather Forecasting and aviation forecast for international and domestic flight, provide early warning for weather related hazards and tsunami early warning conduct research on weather, climate and climate change.

National Disaster Relief Services Centre

Planning and implementation of relief management activities (Event specific contingency planning with local level stakeholders, Identification of beneficiaries, disaster response to populations affected by disaster).

National Building Research Organisation

NBRO is the agency providing advice and mapping on landslide risk management through multiple activities such as conduct awareness, DRR activities, research and early warning.

Ministry of Finance 

Responsibilities in relation to macro-economic policies, annual budget and Appropriation Acts, finance and insurance activities, international financial cooperation and directing social security and economic development activities.

Department of Samurdhi Development

This department engaged on social safety net which addresses  poverty, ensure food security at the household level, promote saving habits among low-income family, ensure social equality, to provide social security to poor and micro financing.

Ministry of Finance, Partnership Management Secretariat

 

The PMS (Project Management System) provides coordination with all line agencies, donors, World Food Programme, partners and related stake holders on national policies, decisions of the government on policy changes, project approvals, funds transfers, reports and ensure that the projects are implemented according to the LOU (Letter of Understanding).

Ministry of Agriculture

This ministry support during post disaster to provide input subsidies to the affected farmers. 

Food Commissioner’s Department 

Provide logistics support 

Ministry of Health

 

Providing policy guidance to health, hygienic, medicine treatment, establish special clinics through the Department of Health Services based on demand, ensuring physical, mental, social wellness and distribution of nutritious supplements, conduct health awareness, health hazard preventive measures etc. Monitoring the food quality.

Ministry of Education

Provide policy guidance to use the school infra structure during the emergencies.

Ministry of Foreign

Based on the scale of emergency/disaster, the ministry providing policy guidance in relation to the subject of Foreign, implementation of projects under the external budget/aid, Facilitate for issue of visas etc.

District/Divisional Secretariat

District and divisional coordination and take lead role in implementation of the policy guidance provided by the Government.  


Humanitarian Community

In Sri Lanka, the Sector system is activated by the UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO). The RCO and WFP are responsible for preparedness and response contingency planning and coordination between UN and Government. The Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) is established and chaired by the UN Resident Coordinator, which is composed of representatives from UN agencies, INGOs (International Non-Governmental Organisations) and not- for-profit organisations.   

For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List.


1.2 Sri Lanka Regulatory Departments and Quality Control

Regulatory Authorities  

Function/ responsibilities

Ministry of Health, Food Control Administration Unit (FCAU)

FCAU (Food Control Administration Unit) is responsible for import control, domestic control of food and issuing export certificates for exporting food items according to the 1980 Food Act No.26. 

http://eohfs.health.gov.lk/food/index.php?lang=en)

Department of Imports and Export Controls

Responsible for issuance of import and export licenses for items subject to import and export control licenses including:

  • Issuance of import licenses for Pharmaceuticals;
  • Issuance of import licenses for Vehicles & Vehicle Parts;
  • Issuance of import licenses for Chemicals;
  • Issuance of import licenses for Communication Equipment;
  • Issuance of import licenses for Miscellaneous Items;
  • Debiting of Import Licenses;
  • Revision of Import and Export Licenses;
  • Gazetting of Standards.

The Department coordinates with the Sri Lanka Standards Institution in publishing specifications of standards relevant to such items.

Sri Lanka Standards Institute Sri Lanka Standards institute (SLSI)

SLSI plays an integral role with the FCAU and in formulation of National Standards under the Food Act. The Standards of the SLSI are mostly voluntary. Some of them are declared mandatory for verification of standard parameters at the point of import. The SLSI has mutual agreements with standards setting bodies of the exporting countries that certify the products exported from selected countries. Based on the certification of those bodies and verification checks carried out at national level the SLSI releases those products for further inspection and verification of FCAU. SLSI licenses the following items as of 10.2020:

SLSI License Items 1
SLSI License Items 2
SLSI License Items 3

National Drug Regulatory Authority

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) plays a leading role in protecting and improving public health by ensuring medicinal products available in the country meet applicable standards of safety, quality and efficacy. The Authority regulates medicines, medical devices, borderline products, clinical trials and cosmetics. The National Medicines Quality Assurance Laboratory (NMQAL), charged with ensuring quality of medicinal products, also functions under the purview of the NMRA.

Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
  • Processing applications for the following licenses:
    • Licenses to operate telecommunication systems in Sri Lanka under Section 17 of the Act;
    • Licenses for use of radio frequency and radio frequency emitting apparatus under section 22 of the Act;
    • Licenses to operate a private network under Section 20(ii) of the Act;
    • Licenses for cabling works under Section 22A (1) of the Act.
  • Formulate pricing policies;
  • Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the Act (including rules and regulations made there under) and licenses by the licensed operators;
  • To monitor and ensure proper utilization of the radio frequency spectrum;
  • Providing information to the public on quality and variety of telecommunication services and encourage their participation by conducting public processes and public hearings.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Council of Sri Lanka

Protection of the general public, the radiation workers, patients and the environment from potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Including:

  • Control and observation for the prevention of nuclear or radiological emergencies;
  • Cooperate with local and international organizations;
  • Inspect, review and assess practices and facilities;
  • Issue directives relating to corrective measures if unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions are detected at any location;
  • Grant approval to institutes or individuals involved in issuing certification on radiation measurement and calibration of radiation measuring equipment;
  • Conduct public awareness programmes on safety, security and emergency.

Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA)

Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) is the apex government organization mandated to protect consumers’ interests and ensure fair market competition in Sri Lanka. It has been established under the Consumer Affairs Authority Act No.09 of 2003. The act has laid down the legal provisions empowering the CAA to take necessary actions to safeguard the interests of consumers while maintaining effective competition among suppliers of goods and services.

For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List.

 


1.3 Sri Lanka Customs Information

Duties and Tax Exemption

The Sri Lanka Customs is a non-ministerial government department, which performs the duties of collecting customs duties and other taxes and levies in Sri Lanka, under the oversight of the Ministry of Finance. The executive responsible is the director general, currently Major General (Retired) G. Vijitha Ravipriya.

Formally known as HM Ceylon Customs from 1947 to 1972, the department can trace its roots to 1806.[3] Formally, the agency as it exists today was formed under the Customs Ordinance No. 17 of 1869, to which 51 amendments have been made to date. Being a center for trade in the Indian Ocean since antiquity, however, the history of collection of customs duties in Sri Lanka dates far back as 2nd century BC.[

The department works with the powers vested under the Customs Ordinance, as well as through several other related enactments. The major functions of the department include the collection of government revenue as customs duty and other levies on behalf of several other government authorities and securing the nation's ports of entry with relation to the import and export of both commercial and personal goods. As such, it has limited policing powers, such as in the areas of the arrest and detention of possible suspects contravening customs and import/export laws, as well as the confiscation of contraband.

Annual budget: 2.21 billion LKR (2017, estimate)

Number of employees: 2,078 (2016)

Parent agency: Ministry of Finance

Founded: June 1806


For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link below: Importing Goods | Sri Lanka Customs

Link for duty free clearance: https://mfa.gov.lk/services/

Emergency Response

This section contains information which is related and applicable to ‘crisis’ times. These instruments can be applied when an emergency is officially declared by the Government.  When this occurs, it is expected that a streamlined process to import goods duty and tax free will be confirmed by GoSL.

Agreements / Conventions Description

Ratified by Country?

WCO (World Customs Organization) member

Yes - 29.05.1967

Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention

Yes - 17.06.2009 

OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) Model Agreement

Yes

Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations)

Yes - 05.08.1999

Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration)

Yes, SAARC Agreement on Rapid Response to Natural Disasters, 26 May 2011

Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response)

 List of Customs Duty Exemptions (Imports)

The following categories of goods are exempted from Customs Import Duty, provided that the Director General of Customs is satisfied that those goods have been imported for the very purpose/proposes approved under the respective category and that the approval has been obtained from the Secretary to the Treasury, or from such other authority as delegated by the Secretary to the Treasury:

  1. Passengers' baggage as defined by regulations made by the Minister of Finance under Section 107A of the Customs Ordinance (Chapter 235).
  2. Films of educational, scientific, or cultural character produced by the United Nations Organization or any of its specialized agencies imported, on the recommendation of the Secretary of the respective line Ministry, subject to approval of the Director General of Customs.
  3. Temporary import of professional and scientific equipment and pedagogic material imported subject to a guarantee prescribed by the Director General of Customs.
  4. Articles awarded abroad to any person for distinction in art, literature, science or sport, or for public service or otherwise as a record of meritorious achievement and conduct, imported by or on behalf of that person, on the recommendation of the Secretary to the respective line Ministry, subject to submission of the relevant document to the Director General of Customs.
  5. Raw materials and packing materials for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, imported by the pharmaceutical manufacturers, on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry of Health, subject to approval of the Director General of Customs.
  6. Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani, raw and prepared drugs (other than Cosmetics Preparations) and medicinal plants and Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicinal raw materials, specified by notification published in the Gazette by the Director General of Customs in consultation with the Secretary to the Ministry of Indigenous Medicines, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry of Indigenous Medicines, subject to approval by Director General of Customs.
  7. Packing materials for packing of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani, raw and prepared drugs and medicinal raw materials other than Ayurveda / Herbal Soap and Ayurveda /Herbal Toothpaste, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry of Indigenous Medicines, subject to approval by Director General of Customs.
  8. Prefabricated poultry houses, plant, machinery and equipment including parts and accessories for poultry industry, on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry of Livestock Development, imported subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  9. Machinery including medical, surgical and dental equipment, instruments, apparatus, accessories and parts thereof, ambulances, required for the provision of health services, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to Ministry of Health, subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  10. Articles of foreign production upon which import duty had previously been paid, re-imported subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  11. Goods being gifts from persons or organizations overseas for the relief of distress caused by natural or other disasters, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to the respective line Ministry, subject to approval of the Director General of Customs.
  12. Goods for display or use at exhibitions, fairs, meetings or similar events, imported subject to a guarantee prescribed by the Director General of Customs.
  13. Materials and parts for the fabrication of plant, machinery & equipment; capital and intermediate goods, and transport equipment, imported for the exclusive use of an industry which exports and/or supplies to direct exporters, 50% or more of its output, under such terms and conditions approved by the Secretary to the Treasury.
  14. Inputs (raw materials, components and parts) imported under inward processing scheme for export, under such terms and conditions approved by the Minister of Finance.
  15. Ornamental fish for re-export under such terms and conditions approved by the Director General of Customs.
  16. Fish caught by a fishing vessel operating from a Sri Lankan port and which has been duly registered at a Port of Registry in Sri Lanka or issued with a landing permit by the Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries.
  17. Equipment and materials for use within the limits of an airport in Sri Lanka and parts and accessories for repair and maintenance of aircrafts in connection with the establishment and maintenance of an international air service, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to the respective line Ministry, subject to approval of the Director General of Customs.
  18. Apparatus, drugs and chemicals imported for educational purposes or for research work, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to the respective line Ministry/authorized officers of respective Universities, subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  19. Containers and accessories thereof, including container seals used for the safe carriage and security of goods, imported subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  20. Products and preparations certified by the Ministry of Health as having been registered as drugs under the Cosmetics Devices and Drugs Act, imported subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  21. Import of personal items (including gifts) worth not more than Rs. 15,000/= subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  22. Import of samples in relations to business worth not more than Rs. 50,000/= subject to such terms and conditions as prescribed by the Director General of Customs.
  23. Multi-layered packing materials consisting of laminates of paper, polyethylene film and aluminum foil, or of polyethylene and ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer used for packing of liquid milk, vegetable juices and fruit juices, imported on the recommendation of the secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  24. Long grain Pakistani rice (Basmati) and potatoes up to the limits of quota determined under the Pakistan – Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, on the recommendation of the Secretary, Ministry of Industry and Commerce or the Director General of Commerce, imported subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  25. Any machinery, equipment, materials and utility vehicles required for the purpose of providing electricity including distribution of electricity, by the Ceylon Electricity Board and its subsidiary companies, and such items for the use of any project for the generation of power including solar and wind power, under any agreement entered into between Government of Sri Lanka and its development partners, as recommended by the Secretary to the Ministry of Power and Energy, subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  26. Cinematographic goods and any film which is produced in Sri Lanka and sent abroad for further processing or printing/copying, with the recommendation of the National Film Corporation, imported subject to approval of the Director General of Customs.
  27. Finished leather to be used by leather products manufacturing industry / Semi Processed (Crust) leather to be used by registered Tan / Leather Processing companies for the use of leather products manufacturers, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry in charge of the subject of industries and approval by the Director General of the Customs.
  28. Tools, materials and equipment, imported by a manufacturer to manufacture electronic and robotic related products, according to design made in Sri Lanka on the recommendation of a national university, (established under the University Grants commission) through the Secretary to the Ministry in charge of subject of Higher Education / Technical Education and subject to the approval of the Director General of Customs.
  29. Weapons, armaments, ancillary equipment, ammunition, explosives, communication equipment, military vehicles, air crafts, vessels, equipment and spare parts thereof capable of being used by the armed forces and imported by the Service Commanders and the Inspector General of Police for the purpose of national security as recommended by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, subject to approval by the Secretary to the Treasury.
  30. Raw materials, components, parts and accessories for the manufacture of fishing boats by manufacturers, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  31. Following equipment, accessories and parts thereof, for the use in agriculture and related activities, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry in charge of the subject of Agriculture, subject to approval by the Director General of Customs; weather stations, greenhouses, poly-tunnels, sprinkler / misting systems, drip irrigation systems, fertigation systems, hydroponic systems, mulch films, pond liner, hydroponic trays, horticulture lamps and shade for netting.
  32. Lacquers, coatings and varnishes used exclusively for coating of metal cans and closures which are used for packaging of food, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  33. Import of vehicles, chassis fitted with engines, bodies and cut portions, as defined in chapter 87 where excise (special provisions) duty is applicable.
  34. Parts and accessories of motor vehicles and locomotives imported by the Sri Lanka Transport Board and Department of Sri Lanka Railway, on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  35. Unbranded new tyre casings without any markings, imported by a branded tyre manufacturer for local value addition process on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and subject to the approval of the Director General of Customs.
  36. Ingredients other than maize, lentils and rice, for the purpose of manufacturing animal and poultry feed, imported on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry in charge of subject of Livestock Development, subject to approval by the Director General of Customs.
  37. Any machinery, equipment, accessory and raw materials or intermediate materials, to be used for manufacturing of biodegradable packaging products by manufacturers of such products, registered under the Ministry in charge of the subject of Industries, on the recommendation of Secretary to the Ministry in charge of the subject of Environment and subject to approval of Director General of Customs.
  38. I Sections (HS Code 7216.32) and Otherwise plated or coated with zinc (HS Code 7212.30), imported by a registered prefabricated building manufacturer on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Ministry in charge of the subject of industries and approved by the Secretary to the Treasury.


List of Exemptions - Excise (Special Provisions) Duty

Excise (Special Provisions) Duty is imposed in terms of section 3 of the Excise (Special Provisions) Act No. 13 of 1989. Please refer the Imports Tariff Guide for the rates specified. Under Extraordinary Gazette Notification No.1992/30 dated 10.11.2016, Excise (Special Provisions) Duty is exempted on the following:

  1. A Motor Vehicle/Article imported under various agreements and MOU’s entered into by the Government of Sri Lanka with overseas organizations and foreign governments.
  2. Articles of every description imported or cleared from Customs bond for the official use of the President or the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialistic Republic of Sri Lanka.
  3. Locally assembled/manufactured articles classified under the H.S. Code 84 and 85, with not less than 30% domestic value addition recommended by the Minister-in-charge of the subject of industries.
  4. Every article entitled to duty free clearance under Passenger Baggage (Exemption) Regulations made under Section 107A of the Customs Ordinance (Chapter 235).
  5. Every article cleared ex-bond for the use as ship stores or for re-export.
  6. Every article manufactured in Sri Lanka and supplied to any exporter in Sri Lanka where sufficient proof is furnished to the satisfaction of the Director General of Excise that such manufactured article was exported.
  7. A motor vehicle imported by a Member of Parliament of the 8th Parliament under a permit issued by the Secretary of line Ministry of the subject of Parliament Affairs with Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of the vehicle not exceeding United States Dollars (USD) 62,500/- or Euro 55,000/- or Japanese Yen 7.0 million.
  8. A motor vehicle imported by the Governor of a Provincial Council, who have not imported or purchased a motor vehicle under any concessionary vehicle permit scheme during last five-year period, under a permit issued by the Secretary of line Ministry of the subject of Finance with Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of the vehicle not exceeding United States Dollars (USD) 62,500/- or Euro 55,000/- or Japanese Yen 7.0 million.


Excepted Articles- Nation Building Tax (NBT)

The Nation Building Tax was introduced under the Nation Building Tax Act, No. 09 of 2009 and subjected to amendments several times. The rate of NBT payable on the goods is indicated against each HS Code. Goods exempted from payment of NBT and that could be identified by HS Code are indicated directly in the Guide. As mentioned under Nation Building Tax Act, No. 09 of 2009 and amendments, excepted articles that are subject to conditions are indicated below:

  1. Any articles not being plant, machinery or fixtures imported by any person exclusively for use in, or for, the manufacture of any article for export.
  2. Any article which is imported, is proved to the satisfaction of the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, that such article is imported to Sri Lanka for:
    1. Display at an exhibition.
    2. The temporary use in Sri Lanka in any project approved by the Minister.
    3. for the purposes of repairs to that article to be carried out in Sri Lanka; or
    4. any other similar purpose, and is to be re-shipped, within a period of one year from the date of importation of such article to Sri Lanka or within a period of ninety days after the completion of such project.

Source: Sri Lanka Customs National Imports Tariff Guide - 2018


Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status

United Nations Agencies

 Letter of approval from the Ministry of Foreign affairs qualifies all items imported for sole use of the organization as duty free. Subject to the approval by the Director General of Customs.

Non-Governmental Organizations

Not permitted to obtain duty free status

Exemption Certificate Application Procedure

In the following table, please provide the practical information that is necessary in order to obtain a duties and taxes exemption certificate or similar document.  Include a process description (including contacts, departments, paperwork, etc.), making the distinction per counterpart/programme.  Also include the contact details of agents and authorities (where to apply for certificates/authorization) as well as time benchmarks.

Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure

Generalities and process to be followed

Clearance certificates should be submitted to the Protocol Division in triplicate with following documents.

  • Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
  • Packing List or Invoice
  • Copies of letters from the Ministry of Defence or/the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment and the Department of Forest Conservation, the Department of Archaeology, and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) where it applicable.

Processes to be followed:

Import consignments should be declared to the customs through a Customs House Agent and submit the Customs Declaration online. The following documents are required.

  1. Customs Goods Declaration
  2. Commercial Invoice
  3. Letter of Credit
  4. Bill of Lading or Air Waybill (in case of air freight)
  5. Delivery Order issued by the Shipping Agent
  6. Value Declaration Form.

Exemption Certificate Document Requirements

Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity)

 

Food

NFI (non-food items) (Shelter, WASH , Education)

Medicines

Vehicle & Spare Parts

Staff & Office Supplies

Telecoms Equipment

D&T Exemption Certificate

Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs

 Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs
Invoice Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs

AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents

 Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs

Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates

 Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs

Packing Lists

 Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs
PhytosanitaryCertificate Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGOs N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Other Documents

Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO

Cargo Manifest, Fumigation certificate, Certificate of weight and quality, Non-GMO Composition/ Analysis Certificate, Import permit, Export permit (No Foreign Exchange Involved)

Yes, Cargo manifest and Certificate of Origin

Yes, Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practice Test certificates

Yes, Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practice.

Test certificates		 Yes, Cargo manifest and Certificate of Origin

Yes, Cargo manifest.

Authorization from ARCT for importation.

Additional Notes

The copy here refers to one of the 3 copies submitted for the duty and tax exemption process.

All copies of the documents are to be signed at all approval, authorizing stages and a copy kept by each signatory of the documents. Non-Commercial invoice to be sent to Colombo before loading of Cargo

Customs Clearance

Customs Information

Document Requirements

Commercial invoice, Quarantine packing declaration (Where applicable), packing list, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate

Embargoes

None

Prohibited Items

Prohibited and Restricted Items

A.     Prohibited Items In Passenger Baggage

    • Narcotics, Psychotropic Substances and Hazardous Chemical Substances
    • Weapons, Armaments and Ammunition
    • Explosives
    • Pornographic Materials
    • Religious Derogatory Materials
    • Cigarettes
    • Any other articles the importation of which are prohibited by any enactment or any legal order now in force or hereafter to be enacted, or any rules, regulations, notifications, proclamations or orders made or issued thereunder.

    B.     Restricted Items in Passenger Baggage

      • Plants and parts of plants
      • Live animals and parts of animals.
      • Drones
      • Communication equipment and transmission apparatus
      • Medicines, medical devices and cosmetic items. (other than for personal use)
      • Any other articles the importation of which are restricted by any enactment or any legal order now in force or hereafter to be enacted, or any rules, regulations, notifications, proclamations or orders made or issued thereunder except in accordance with such enactment, rules, regulations, notifications, proclamations, or orders.

      Reference: http://www.customs.gov.lk/bandaranaike_international_air_port/prohibited_and_restricted_items_inward

      General Restrictions

      Export Control License is required for the following items.

      1. Chanks
      2. Timber, i.e. Wood (including logs and sawn timber) classified under H.S. Chapter 44 excluding coconut shell charcoal, household utensils of wood and rubber wood.
      3. Passenger motor vehicles first registered in Sri Lanka prior to 1.1.1945
      4. Ivory and ivory products
      5. Steel scrap

      Transit Regime

      The available Bonded schemes, (TIEP I/ TIEP IV/ Entrepôt etc

      • Private Bonds - Warehouses owned by Private Companies to store goods without payment of duties and taxes under Customs purview
      • Public Bonds - Warehouses owned by Sri Lanka Ports Authority to store goods without payment of duties and taxes under Customs purview.
      • TIEP I - Facilitates the import of goods for manufacturing, processing, or assembling for export on conditional relief from payment of import Duties and Taxes
      • TIEP IV - Facilitates the import of Capital and Intermediate Goods used for the manufacture of products and services for export, on whole or partial exemption of Customs Duties and Levies
      • IG - Facilitates the import of goods for export purposes which does not qualify under TIEP - I, or TIEP -IV
      • Entrepot - Facility to import manufactured or unmanufactured goods from one party of other country on free of Customs duty and other levies for Re-export to a third party of any country as imported or after simple processing (re-packing, re-labeling etc) with a value addition.
      • INFAC - Facility provided by the Ministry of Commerce for Non - BOI Apparel Industries to import raw materials and accessories under duty free basis and manufacture and export.

      Goods not permitted for bonding

      • Duty paid goods
      • Perishable goods
      • Damaged goods
      • Inflammable/ dangerous goods
      • Prohibited goods
      • Restricted goods without necessary license or permit

      Permitted period for bonded cargo

      • Two months for confectionary
      • Three months for cigarette and tin foods
      • Six months for wine, beer in bottles
      • Two years for all other goods
      • Under the regulation initial period will be six months and approval to be obtained for the extension of the period.


      2 Sri Lanka Logistics Infrastructure

      The Sri Lankan logistics industry is conscious of the increase in regional competition and the systemic digitization of the industry. These two aspects highlight the need for accelerated structural reform of the logistics industry. Regional neighbours such as India, United Arab Emirates and Singapore have intensified their efforts to capitalize on mentioned changes in the industry and are ahead of the curve in terms of their preparedness to attract emerging economic opportunities be it in the manufacturing or the services sector. Sri Lanka's proximity to many emerging markets has positioned it favorably as a very important hub in the region.

      Planned Projects

      The government has planned to develop the infrastructure facilities in 13,305 ‘Grama Niladhari’ (GN) Divisions with the allocation of Rs.13, 300 million. State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Niroshan Perera, while at a meeting to review the progress of performance of the Ministry said that infrastructure development projects in 10,600 GN Divisions are already underway.

      Disaster Resilient City Development Strategies for four Cities in the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka (Phase II)

      • Funded by: Government of Australia; Aus$ 1,100,000
      • Partners: Selected four Municipal Councils/Local Authorities (MC/LA), University of Moratuwa, Urban Development Authority, Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Disaster Management and local communities.
      • Duration: 12 months (April 2013 – March 2014).
      • Locations: Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaithivu in the Northern Province and Akkaraipattu in the Eastern Province.

      Roads and Highway Development

      The Government of Sri Lanka is implementing the Integrated Road Investment Program to improve the connectivity between rural communities and socioeconomic centres by improving the transport efficiency on selected national, provincial and local roads.  Under the iRoad Program, around 3000km of rural roads in Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Central, North Western Provinces and Kalutara district in Western province will be improved / rehabilitated and maintained for three years through 42 civil works contracts.

      http://www.iroad.rda.gov.lk

      Badulla Chenkaladi Road Improvement Project

      The Government of Sri Lanka has proposed to rehabilitate and improve A005 Road from Badulla to Chenkaladi (almost 147 km) except major bridges and last 4 km section at the Chenkaladi end. The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has already committed to grant equal loan amounts of 60 Million USD and the Government of Sri Lanka has contributed 20 Million USD.

      One of the key outcomes of the project is road users can reach comfortably to urban areas of Uva province and the main cities of Eastern Province from Central, Sabaragamuwa and Western Provinces. Repairing damaged national roads would enable marketing and trade to resume from remote areas. Especially it would help tourists travelling to beaches in the East and to waterfalls in Uva to reduce travel time considerably. The Executing Agency (EA) for the Project is the Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs. The Implementing Agency (IA)) is the Road Development Authority under the Ministry of Higher Education and Highways (MOHE&H). The estimated total cost of this project is US$ 140.00 million.

      http://www.mohsl.gov.lk


      2.1 Sri Lanka Port Assessment

      Name

      City

      Description

      Port of Colombo

      Colombo

      Largest port in the country

      Port of Hambantota

      Hambantota

      Port in the south of the country

      Trincomalee Harbour

      Trincomalee

      5th largest natural harbour in the world

      Port of Galle

      Galle

      Regional port

      Port of Point Pedro

      Point Pedro

      Minor harbour in the north of the country

      Kankesanthurai Harbour

      Kankesanthurai

      Minor harbour currently used by Navy

      Oluvil Harbour

      Oluvil

      Newly developed harbour since 2013


      Sri Lanka is situated in a strategic location in the Indian Ocean and the demand for ports is considerably significant. Many maritime routes pass through Sri Lanka thus to capture the demand the above-mentioned ports were developed around the country. Maritime transportation is the most prominent mode in international freight transportation, therefore a considerable revenue is generated through it. Also Sri Lanka consists of many natural ports around the country. However only Trincomalee natural harbour is used as an international port.

      For information on Sri Lanka Port contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Sri Lanka Port and Waterways Company Contact List

      2.1.1 Sri Lanka Port of Colombo


      MAP

      Port Overview

      Port of Colombo is the largest and the busiest port in Sri Lanka which is located in Colombo. It is a continuously growing maritime hub which is located in a strategic position in the Indian ocean thus lies in the routes connecting Europe, East and South Asia, the Persian Gulf, and East Africa. Port of Colombo is primarily a container handling port which underwent a modernizing process in 1980. It consists of 5 terminals operated by 3 companies.

      Port website: Sri Lanka Port Authority Website

      Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database information on Port of Colombo

      Port Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Colombo

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

      Colombo (5km)

      Port's Complete Name

      Port of Colombo

      Latitude

      6.939561

      Longitude

      79.846080

      Managing Company or Port Authority

      Sri Lanka Ports Authority
      • Jaya Container Terminal (JCT)
      • Unity Container Terminal (UCT)
      • Passenger Terminal
      • East Container Terminal (ECT)

      South Asia Gateway Terminal (Pvt) Ltd

      South Asia Gateway Terminal (SAGT)

      Colombo International Container Terminals (LTD)

      Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT)

      Management Contact Person

      General (Retd) R. M. Daya Ratnayake,
      (Chairman)
      T.P: +94 11 2325559,
      Fax: +94 11 2451916

      Email: chairman@slpa.lk
      https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/board-of-directors

      Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

      Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport

      Airlines: Sri Lankan Airlines

       

      Port Picture



      Description and Contacts of Key Companies

      The terminal operating companies at the port of Colombo are Sri Lanka ports Authority, South Asian Gateway Terminal (Pvt) Ltd and Colombo International Container Terminal (Pvt) Ltd. These companies provide facilities like providing infrastructure for loading and unloading, navigating, and storage in order for clearance. Sri Lanka customs office provide services of screening and adding taxes. Other than that, there is the Sri Lanka Navy to provide security, and Premier shipping (Pvt) Ltd to provide stevedoring services.

      For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

      Port Performance

      Seasonal Constraints

      Occurs

      Time Frame

      Rainy Season

      n/a

      n/a

      Major Import Campaigns

      n/a

      n/a

      Other Comments

      n/a

      Handling Figures for 2018

      Vessel Calls

      4,331

      Container Traffic (TEUs)

      7,047,486 (+13.5%)

      Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2016

      Bulk (MT)

      2,572,000

      Break bulk (MT)

      879,000


      Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

      For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.slpa.lk/application_resources/other/Tariff_2019.pdf

      Berthing Specifications

      Jaya Container Terminal

      Type of Berth

      Quantity

      Length (m)

      Maximum Draft (m)

      Comments

      Conventional Berth

      No


      Container Berth

      4

      1, 292 m

      12-15 m


      Silo Berth

      no


      Berthing Tugs

      7+3

      n/a

      n/a

      3 berths operated by private parties.

      Water Barges

      2

      n/a

      n/a


       Unity Container Terminal

      Type of Berth

      Quantity

      Length (m)

      Maximum Draft (m)

      Comments

      Conventional Berth

      n/a


      Container Berth

      2

      1,292 m

      12-15 m


      Silo Berth

      n/a


      Berthing Tugs

      n/a


      Water Barges

      n/a


      South Asia Gateway Terminal

      Type of Berth

      Quantity

      Length (m)

      Maximum Draft (m)

      Comments

      Conventional Berth

      n/a


      Container Berth

      3

      940 m

      15 m

      n/a

      Silo Berth

      n/a


      Berthing Tugs

      n/a


      Water Barges

      n/a


      Colombo International Container Terminal

      Type of Berth

      Quantity

      Length (m)

      Maximum Draft (m)

      Comments

      Conventional Berth

      n/a


      Container Berth

      4

      1,200 m

      18 m

      n/a

      Silo Berth

      n/a


      Berthing Tugs

      n/a


      Water Barges

      n/a


      More information at: https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/terminals

      General Cargo Handling Berths

      Cargo Type

      Berth Identification

      Imports - Bagged Cargo

      1

      Exports - Bagged Cargo

      n/a

      Imports and Exports - RoRo

      n/a

      Other Imports

      n/a

      Port Handling Equipment

      Jaya Container Terminal

      Equipment are managed by Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

      Equipment

      Available

      Total Quantity and Capacity Available

      Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

      Dockside Crane

      No

      Container Gantries

      Yes

      Total: 20 units

      35.5T: 12 units

      41T: 4 units

      50T: 2 units

      Available in both Panamax and super post Panamax.

      At present, 2 units of  35.5T are out of service.

      Mobile Cranes

      Yes

      130T: 1 unit

      80T: 1 unit

      n/a

      Reach-stacker

      No

      RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

      Yes

      210

      n/a

      Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

      No

      Transtainer

      Yes

      63

      4 units of rail mounted gantry cranes

      59 rubber-tired gantry cranes 

      Forklifts

      Yes

      24

      n/a

       

      Unity Container Terminal

      Equipments are managed by Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

      Equipment

      Available

      Total Quantity and Capacity Available

      Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

      Dockside Crane

      No

      Container Gantries

      Yes

      35T: 3 units

      n/a

      Mobile Cranes

      Yes

      Reach-stacker

      No

      RoRo Tug master (with Trailer)

      Yes

      45

      n/a

      Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

      No

      Transtainer

      Yes

      08

      n/a

      Forklifts

      Yes

      24

      n/a

      South Asia Gateway Terminal

      Equipments are managed by South Asian Gateway Terminal (Pvt) Ltd

      Equipment

      Available

      Total Quantity and Capacity Available

      Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

      Dockside Crane

      Yes

      12

      9 units of super post Panamax and 3 Nos of post Panamax.

      All the cranes are available for operations.

      Container Gantries

      No

      Mobile Cranes

      n/a

      Reach-stacker

      Yes

      1

      Full container – Fantuzzi

      Available for operations

      RoRo Tug master (with Trailer)

      Yes

      70

      Available for operations

      Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

      No

      Transtainer

      Yes

      37

      Available for operations

      Forklifts

      Yes

      2

      Available for operations


      Colombo International Container Terminal

      Equipment are managed by Colombo International Container Terminal (Pvt) Ltd.

      Equipment

      Available

      Total Quantity and Capacity Available

      Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

      Dockside Crane

      No

      Container Gantries

      Yes

      14 (65T)

      11 units of super post Panamax and 3 units of post Panamax

      Mobile Cranes

      N/A

      N/A

      Reach-stacker

      Yes

      2

      RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

      Yes

      82

      Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

      No

      Transtainer

      Yes

      37

      Forklifts

      Yes

      4

      Container Facilities

      Port of Colombo provide many container facilities such as consolidation, storage facilities and handling. The port can handle 20 ft, 40 ft and 45 ft containers and 3 companies which overlooks 4 terminals provide these facilities. The facilities are in good condition.

      Jaya Container Terminal

      Facilities

      20 ft

      40 ft

      Container Facilities Available

      53,990 TEUs of dry container capacity

      n/a

      Container Freight Station (CFS)

      15,000 m2

      n/a

      Refrigerated Container Stations

      1548

      n/a

      Other Capacity Details

      45.5 Hectares

      n/a

      Daily Take Off Capacity

      n/a

      n/a

      Number of Reefer Stations

      n/a

      1548

      Emergency Take-off Capacity

      n/a

      n/a

      Off take Capacity of Gang Shift

      n/a

      n/a

      Unity Container Terminal

      Facilities

      20 ft

      40 ft

      Container Facilities Available

      8,000 TEUs of dry container capacity

      n/a

      Container Freight Station (CFS)

      n/a

      n/a

      Refrigerated Container Stations

      n/a

      n/a

      Other Capacity Details

      1.53 Hectares

      n/a

      Daily Take Off Capacity

      n/a

      n/a

      Number of Reefer Stations

      n/a

      n/a

      Emergency Take-off Capacity

      n/a

      n/a

      Off take Capacity of Gang Shift

      n/a

      n/a

      South Asia Gateway Terminal

      Facilities

      20 ft

      40 ft

      Container Facilities Available

      5,004 TEUs of dry container capacity

      n/a

      Container Freight Station (CFS)

      n/a

      n/a

      Refrigerated Container Stations

      540

      n/a

      Other Capacity Details

      12 Hectares

      n/a

      Daily Take Off Capacity

      n/a

      n/a

      Number of Reefer Stations

      n/a

      n/a

      Emergency Take-off Capacity

      n/a

      n/a

      Off take Capacity of Gang Shift

      n/a

      n/a


      Customs Guidance

      Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are Collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting a good custom declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).

       

      For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

      Terminal Information

      Multipurpose Terminal

      The only multipurpose terminal available in the Port of Colombo is the Unity Terminal operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It includes 2 container berths and 1 multipurpose berth.

      Grain and Bulk Handling

      N/a

      Main Storage Terminal

      N/a 

      Stevedoring

      Stevedoring was done by wharf companies before, but currently it is done by the Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. The stevedoring activities include multi country container consolidation operations outside the port and within the port, container handling, and conventional cargo operations. Stevedoring charges can be found at: https://www.slpa.lk/application_resources/other/Tariff_2019.pdf

      Hinterland Information

      Goods are moved out of the port in container trucks. There are 6 container freight stations which has 2 ASCC each. The 6 container freight stations are DHL Global Forwarding Lanka Pvt Ltd., Ace Distriparks Pvt Ltd., Logilink Pvt Ltd., Expo Lanka Freight, Maersk Logistics Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. and Global Transportation and Logistics (Pvt) Ltd. Thereby goods move out from these container freight stations in their own trucks.

      Port Security

      Security standards of the port is established according to the SOLAS convention of International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The port is ISPS compliant. The security of the port is under the Sri Lankan Navy. It started in 2004 when a navy base was established at the Colombo port. The security team is responsible for the vehicles and people coming in and out. According to the situation of the country the security methods changes and currently CCTV cameras are used. However, for fire situations Colombo port has a special ship complaint with fire extinguishing facilities.

      Security

      ISPS Compliant

      Yes

      Current ISPS Level
      (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

      1

      Police Boats

      Yes

      Fire Engines

      Yes

      2.1.2 Sri Lanka Port of Hambantota


      Port Overview

      Port of Hambantota also known as Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksha Port is situated in a strategic location on maritime gateway to India. It was nationalized in 2010 to capture the business opportunities of providing services like supply of fuel, water, crew change in addition to the usual port operations for the ships passing Sri Lanka daily. Port of Hambantota is completely operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority with 5 terminals, in which 3 are in progress while other 2 are still under construction.

      Terminal

      Status

      Ro-Ro Terminal

      In Operation

      Oil Terminal-1

      In Operation

      Oil Terminal-2

      In Operation

      Multipurpose Terminal

      Construction in progress

      Container Terminal

      Construction in progress

       Port website: http://www.hipg.lk/

      Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

      Port Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Hambantota

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

      Hambantota (km)

      Port's Complete Name

      Hambantota International Port

      Latitude

      6.122077

      Longitude

      81.105620

      Managing Company or Port Authority

      Hambantota International Ports Group (Pvt) Ltd

      Management Contact Person

      General T.P: +94 26 2233600 Ext: 221
      Resident Manager : Mr. K.A.K.N.W. Weerasinghe
      T.P: +94 26 2233607; Mob: +94 71 8868365
      Fax: +94 26 2233601; Email: nwweersinghe@slpa.lk
      https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/hip

      Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

      Mattala International Airport

      Air Astana, Cinnamon Air, Fits Air, Maldivian, SCAT Airlines, SkyUp, Ukraine International Airlines
      https://www.airport.lk/mria/index


      Description and Contacts of Key Companies

      Hambantota International Port is managed by the Hambantota International Ports Group (Pvt) Ltd. It is a group created between Sri Lanka Ports Authority and China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (CM Port). In addition, security is provided by Sri Lanka Navy and stevedoring is done by Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd.

      For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.


      Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

      For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://portcom.slpa.lk/Tariff/Tariff%20-%202015.pdf 

      Berthing Specifications

      Type of Berth

      Quantity

      Length (m)

      Maximum Draft (m)

      Comments

      Conventional Berth

      3

      279.5

      17

      40 m wide

      Container Berth

      3

      279.5

      17

      40 m wide

      Silo Berth

      n/a

      n/a

      n/a

      n/a

      Berthing Tugs

      n/a

      n/a

      n/a

      n/a

      Water Barges

      n/a

      n/a

      n/a

      n/a


      More information at: http://www.hipg.lk/berth-layout/

      Hambantota port consist of 13 berths.

      General Cargo Handling Berths

      Cargo Type

      Berth Identification

      Imports - Bagged Cargo

      General purpose berths (2)

      Exports - Bagged Cargo

      General purpose berths (2)

      Imports and Exports - RoRo

      Multipurpose berths (3) and General-purpose berths (2) are used

      Other Imports

      2 container berths for containers

      2 oil jetties for oil

      Port Handling Equipment

      Hambantota International Ports Group (Pvt) Ltd manages the port handling equipment. Two Ship to Shore cranes have been installed at the phase I general purpose berth. Both the cranes are of 50 MT Capacity. Further one number of Rubber Tyred Gantry with a capacity of 41 MT cranes have also been installed in order to service the same berth.

      Equipment

      Available

      Total Quantity and Capacity Available

      Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

      Dockside Crane

      Yes

      1 x 41 MT

      2 x 50 MT

      Container Gantries

      Yes

      3 x 40 T

      Mobile Cranes

      Yes

      1 x 80 T

      1 x 50 T

      Reachstacker

      Yes

      5 x 45 MT

      RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

      n/a

      Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

      n/a

      Transtainer

      n/a

      Forklifts

      Yes

      3 x 3 MT

      2x 3.5 MT

      4x 5 MT

      2x 6 MT

      3x 16 MT

      Container Facilities

      Port of Hambantota consist of good container facilities and is growing faster each year.

      Facilities

      20 ft

      40 ft

      Container Facilities Available

      Yes

      Yes

      Container Freight Station (CFS)

      Yes

      Yes

      Refrigerated Container Stations

      n/a

      n/a

      Other Capacity Details

      n/a

      n/a

      Daily Take Off Capacity

      n/a

      n/a

      Number of Reefer Stations

      n/a

      n/a

      Emergency Take-off Capacity

      n/a

      n/a

      Off take Capacity of Gang Shift

      n/a

      n/a

      Customs Guidance

      Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting a good custom declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).

      For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

      Terminal Information

      Multipurpose Terminal

      Hambantota airport consist of 2 general purpose terminals and 3 multipurpose terminals which can be used for Ro-Ro ships.

      Grain and Bulk Handling

      n/a

      Main Storage Terminal

      The port has storage facilities for diesel, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), slop oil, water and foam. The port is equipped with fixed roof tanks (5 X 1000m3, 3 X 3000m3 and 3 X 5000m3), spherical tanks (3 X 2000m3), horizontal tanks and drinking water tower.

      Storage Type

      Number of Storage Facilities

      Area (m2)

      Bagged Cargo

      n/a

      n/a

      Refrigerated Cargo

      n/a

      n/a

      General Cargo

      n/a

      n/a

      Stevedoring

      Stevedoring facilities are provided by the Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd which is a private company. The services provided are freight forwarding, chartering, ship bunkering, bunkering, offshore management, supply of stores and provisions and acting as a shipping agent.

      Hinterland Information

      Port of Hambantota is planned to connect to the southern expressway for the easy distribution of containers. Also the Mattala International Airport is the closest airport available. Port of Hambantota up to now operates 11 Ha of land adjacent to the phase I general purpose terminal as dedicated Ro-Ro cargo yard. The finishes are of varied type and they were constructed in a short timeframe to cater to the significant increase of Ro-Ro operations. Under the phase II of the development project an additional 25 Ha of heavy-duty yards have been developed adjacent to the multipurpose terminal to cater for the expected container and other cargo operations.

      Port Security

      Security of the port is under the Sri Lankan navy. The company has also installed CCTV systems to increase security in the port especially to ensure the safety of valuable cargo such as vehicles that are being handled at the Hambantota port. The secure systems in place, have brought down pilferage to zero and a system to lodge formal complaints in the event of any missing items or parts in vehicles has also been implemented. In the case of missing items, the company has established a compensation scheme against losses, provided there is actual proof that items are missing.


      Security

      ISPS Compliant

      Yes

      Current ISPS Level
      (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

      1

      Police Boats

      Yes

      Fire Engines

      Yes

      2.1.3 Sri Lanka Port of Trincomalee


      Port Overview

      Trincomalee harbour is the 5th largest natural habour and the 2nd best natural harbour in the world. The land area is 10 times larger than the port of Colombo. While the Port of Colombo is mostly for container shipping, Trincomalee Harbour is identified to cater for the bulk and break-bulk cargo and port related industrial activities. The port is operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, which includes only one terminal; named passenger terminal Trincomalee. Also the largest naval base of the country is situated at the Port of Trincomalee, also known as Sri Lanka Navy Dockyard.

      The port operates on a 24-hour basis every day except May Day, in which only daylight navigation is open.

      Port dimensions

      Water Area

      1630 ha

      Entrance Channel

      500 m

      Land Area

      5261 ha

       Port website: https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/trincomalee

      Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

      Port Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Trincomalee

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

      Trincomalee (7.2 km)

      Port's Complete Name

      Trincomalee port

      Latitude

      8.545642

      Longitude

      81.222900

      Managing Company or Port Authority

      Sri Lanka Ports Authority

      Management Contact Person

      General (Retd) R. M. Daya Ratnayake
      T.P: +94 11 2325559,
      Fax: +94 11 2451916

      Email: chairman@slpa.lk
      https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/trincomalee

      Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

      Bandaranaike International Airport


      Description and Contacts of Key Companies

      The Port of Trincomalee is managed by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Security provided by the Sri Lanka Navy and stevedoring is provided by Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd.

      For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

      Port Performance

      No seasonal constraints.

      Seasonal Constraints

      Occurs

      Time Frame

      Rainy Season

      N/a

      N/a

      Major Import Campaigns

      N/a

      N/a

      Other Comments

      n/a

      Handling Figures for 2016

      Vessel Calls

      216

      Container Traffic (TEUs)

      n/a

      Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2016

      Bulk (MT)

      3,514,000

      Break bulk (MT)

      Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

      For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://portcom.slpa.lk/Tariff/Tariff%20-%202015.pdf 

      Berthing Specifications

      Type of Berth

      Quantity

      Length (m)

      Maximum Draft (m)

      Comments

      Conventional Berth

      3


      Container Berth

      n/a


      Silo Berth

      n/a


      Berthing Tugs

      n/a


      Water Barges

      n/a


      General Cargo Handling Berths

      Cargo Type

      Berth Identification

      Imports - Bagged Cargo

      2 x 90 m long berths

      Exports - Bagged Cargo

      2 x 90 m long berths

      Imports and Exports - RoRo

      No

      Other Imports

      Oil jetty for oil

      Port Handling Equipment

      The port equipment is managed by the government and the private operator.

      Equipment

      Available

      Total Quantity and Capacity Available

      Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

      Dockside Crane

      n/a

      Container Gantries

      n/a

      Mobile Cranes

      Yes

      1 x 7 T

      Reachstacker

      n/a

      RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

      n/a

      Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

      n/a

      Transtainer

      n/a

      Forklifts

      Yes

      1 x 2.5 T

      Container Facilities

      There are no container facilities in the Port of Trincomalee.

      Customs Guidance

      Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are Collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting a good custom declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD). 

      For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

      Terminal Information

      Multipurpose Terminal

      Consists of one multi-purpose berth owned by Prima.

      Grain and Bulk Handling

      N/A

      Main Storage Terminal

      The Port of Trincomalee consists of 2 warehouses namely China Bay 04 and China Bay 20 which consist of a total capacity of 3,906,000 ft3 and total area of 43,200 ft2.

      Stevedoring

      Stevedoring facilities are provided by the Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd which is a private company. The services provided are freight forwarding, chartering, ship bunkering, bunkering, offshore management, supply of stores and provisions and acting as a shipping agent. 

      Hinterland Information

      N/A

      Port Security

      Port Security is under the Sri Lankan Navy.

      Security

      ISPS Compliant

      Yes

      Current ISPS Level
      (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

      1

      Police Boats

      Yes

      Fire Engines

      Yes

       



      2.1.4 Sri Lanka Port of Kankasanthurei

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      2.1.5 Sri Lanka Port of Galle

      Port Overview

      Galle port is one of the most active regional ports in the country and it is the only Sri Lankan port which provides facilities for the pleasure yachts. It is currently operated by the Sri Lankan Ports Authority. However Sri Lankan Ports Authority has planned to develop the port to aid the increasing demand for freight handling.

      Port website: https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/galle

      Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

      Port Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Galle

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port

      Galle (3.7 km)

      Port's Complete Name

      Port of Galle

      Latitude

      6.034294

      Longitude

      80.231886

      Managing Company or Port Authority

      Sri Lanka Ports Authority

      Management Contact Person

      Capt. Sajeewa C. Wimalasiri, Actg. Resident Manager

      Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

      Bandaranaike International Airport


      Description and Contacts of Key Companies

      Port of Galle is managed by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Security is provided by the Sri Lanka Navy and Stevedoring is provided by the Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd.

      For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

      Port Performance

      No seasonal constraints.

      Seasonal Constraints

      Occurs

      Time Frame

      Rainy Season

      n/a

      n/a

      Major Import Campaigns

      n/a

      n/a

      Other Comments

      n/a

      Handling Figures for YEAR

      Vessel Calls

      n/a

      Container Traffic (TEUs)

      n/a

      Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018

      Bulk (MT)

      45000/50000

      Break bulk (MT)

      n/a

      Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

      For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://portcom.slpa.lk/Tariff/Tariff%20-%202015.pdf 


      Berthing Specifications

      Type of Berth

      Quantity

      Length (m)

      Maximum Draft (m)

      Comments

      Conventional Berth

      n/a


      Container Berth

      n/a


      Silo Berth

      n/a


      Berthing Tugs

      n/a


      Water Barges

      n/a



      General Cargo Handling Berths

      Cargo Type

      Berth Identification

      Imports - Bagged Cargo

      n/a

      Exports - Bagged Cargo

      n/a

      Imports and Exports - RoRo

      n/a

      Other Imports

      n/a

      Port Handling Equipment

      The port equipment is managed by the government.

      Equipment

      Available

      Total Quantity and Capacity Available

      Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

      Dockside Crane

      n/a

      Container Gantries

      n/a

      Mobile Cranes

      Yes

      1 x 20 T

      Reachstacker

      n/a

      RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

      n/a

      Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

      n/a

      Transtainer

      n/a

      Forklifts

      n/a

      Container Facilities

      Port of Galle is mainly for cruise not for container handling.

      Facilities

      20 ft

      40 ft

      Container Facilities Available

      No

      No

      Container Freight Station (CFS)

      No

      No

      Refrigerated Container Stations

      n/a

      n/a

      Other Capacity Details

      n/a

      n/a

      Daily Take Off Capacity

      n/a

      n/a

      Number of Reefer Stations

      n/a

      n/a

      Emergency Take-off Capacity

      n/a

      n/a

      Off take Capacity of Gang Shift

      n/a

      n/a


      Customs Guidance

      Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are Collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting a good custom, declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).

       For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

      Terminal Information

      Multipurpose Terminal

      n/a

      Grain and Bulk Handling

      n/a

      Main Storage Terminal

      Port of Galle consist of 2 warehouse facilities which has a total capacity of 1,226,667 ft3.

      Storage Type

      Number of Storage Facilities

      Area (m2)

      Bagged Cargo

      n/a

      n/a

      Refrigerated Cargo

      n/a

      n/a

      General Cargo

      n/a

      n/a

      Stevedoring

      Stevedoring facilities are provided by the Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd which is a private company. The services provided are freight forwarding, chartering, ship bunkering, bunkering, offshore management, supply of stores and provisions and acting as a shipping agent.

      Hinterland Information

      n/a

      Port Security

      Safety is ensured by Sri Lanka Navy.

      Security

      ISPS Compliant

      Yes

      Current ISPS Level
      (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

      1

      Police Boats

      Yes

      Fire Engines

      Yes

      2.2 Sri Lanka Aviation

      Sri Lanka Aviation 

      Sri Lanka Airports

      Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data information on Sri Lanka

      The only international airport of Sri Lanka is called Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and is situated 32 km north of the capital Colombo. All international flights are coming in and departing from this airport. BIA operates both civil and military traffic.

      For information on Sri Lanka Airport contact details, please see the following link: 

      4.2.5 Sri Lanka Airport Company Contact List

      2.2.1 Sri Lanka Bandaranaike International Airport

      Airport Overview

      Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), also known as Katunayake Airport is the main international airport of Sri Lanka used for public and military purposes. It is owned by the Government of Sri Lanka and operated by Airport and Aviation Services (SL). BIA acts as the hub of Sri Lankan Airlines; the national carrier of Sri Lanka and Cinnamon Air (Wikipedia, 2019)

      Airport Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Gampaha

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

      Colombo (35 km)

      Airport’s Complete Name

      Bandaranaike International Airport

      Latitude

      7.174016

      Longitude

      79.887887

      Elevation (ft and m)

      26 ft / 8m

      IATA Code

      CMB

      ICAO Code

      VCBI

      Managing Company or Airport Authority

      Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd

      Management Contact Person

      Airport Duty Manager

      Tel: + 94 47 203 1100

      Fax: + 94 47 203 1133

      email: ammria@airport.lk

      Open From (hours)

      00:00

      Open To (hours)

      00:00


      Description and Contacts of Key Companies

      Government of Sri Lanka has the authority of the Bandaranaike International Airport while Airport and Aviation Services Ltd manages the airport. Ceylon Petrol Cooperation (CEYPETCO) provides fueling facilities and Sri Lankan cargo provides cargo handling services. The security is provided by Airport and aviation services Ltd and Screening of passengers and clearance of goods is done by Sri Lanka customs.

      For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

      Information on some aviation service providers can be found at http://www.azfreight.com/

      Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

      Bandaranaike International Airport has 3836 employees. Each year the operations have increased compared to the previous year. Thus the revenues have been increasing too. However, the net profits have decreased in 2018 relatively to 2017.

      Performance for 2019

      Per Year

      Per Month

      Per Day

      Total Aircraft Movements

      62,850

      Total Passengers

      9,957,502

      Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)

      274,044

      Current Activity of the Airport (MT)

      n/a

      Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)

      Yes


      Runways

      Runway #1

      Runway Dimensions

      3441 m X 45 m

      Orientation

      04/22

      Surface

      Asphalt

      Helicopter Pad(s)

      No helicopter pads available. But the runaway is used to land helicopters if necessary.

      Airport Infrastructure Details

      Infrastructure facilities in the Bandaranaike International airport undergo periodic maintenance. The airport consists of all the necessary equipment for flying. Sri Lanka is a tropical country thus there is no threat of icing of the aircraft. However, the aircraft can get iced at high altitudes but it naturally de-ices on the ground, therefore, no de-icing equipment is required.

      Customs

      Yes

      JET A-1 fuel

      Yes

      Immigration

      Yes

      AVGAS 100

      Yes

      Terminal Building

      Yes

      Single Point Refueling

      Yes

      Passenger Terminal

      Yes

      Air Starter Units

      n/a

      Cargo terminal

      Yes

      Ground Power (mobile)

      Yes

      Pax Transport to Airfield

      Yes

      Ground Handling Services

      Yes

      Control Tower

      Yes

      Latrine Servicing

      n/a

      Weather Facilities

      Yes

      Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

      Yes

      Catering Services

      Yes

      De-icing Equipment

      No

      Base Operating Room

      no

      Parking Ramp Lighting

      Yes

      Airport Radar

      Yes

      Approach & Runway Lights

      Yes

      NDB

      n/a

      VOR

      Yes

      ILS

      n/a

      Airport Operating Details

      Operating Details

      Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

      Antonov, Boeing747, Airbus 380

      Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

      Antonov, Boeing747, Airbus 380

      Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

      29 parking bases

      Storage Area (m3 and MT)

      Handling Equipment

      Elevators / Hi Loaders

      Yes

      Max Capacity (MT)

      n/a

      Max Height

      (m)

      n/a

      Loading Ramps

      Yes

      Other Comments



      Customs Guidance

      Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are Collection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting a good custom, declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. (Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc). The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).

      For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

      Storage Facilities

      n/a

      Airfield Costs

      Navigation Charges

      Navigation is done by the Sri Lankan Airlines. Aircraft of the United Nations and its specialized agencies are exempted from landing charges. Except where prior arrangements for payment of charges on a monthly basis have been made, all landing and parking charges are payable to the DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) or to a person authorized by him in writing. Landing and parking charges for international operations should be paid in United States Dollars (US$) or Pounds Sterling (£) in cash prior to the departure of an aircraft.

      Charges

      Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)

      0 - 7,000

      7,001 - 136,000

      136,001 and over

      Navigation (per journey) USD - $

      n/a

      		 n/a n/a

      Landing USD - $

      4USD per 1000kg

      Night Landing USD - $

      n/a

      		 n/a n/a

      Night Take-Off USD - $

      n/a

      n/a

      n/a

      Parking

      First 03 hours free. 10% of applicable landing charge for 06 hours or part thereof after the first 03 hours

      Handling Charges

      n/a

      n/a

      n/a

      Fuel Service Charges

      Fueling is done by the CEYPETCO unit available in the Bandaranaike International Airport. They also provide storage for fuel. Cooperate and executive jets and registered foreign military aircraft are allowed to refuel at the station in BIA. The fuel is imported and refined by CEYPETCO and ensures the quality of the fuel provided. CEYPETCO in Bandaranaike airport provides Hydrant fueling and refueled refueling facilities.

      Price per Gallon USD - $

      Jet A-1

      2.03

      Avgas

      2.03

      Cargo Terminal Charges

      Cargo handling charges is undertaken by the Sri Lankan cargo.

      Import Charges

      Type of Charge

      Rate

      Handling Charge

      General cargo – 12LKR per Kg

      Special cargo – 25LKR per Kg

      Courier – 16LKR per Kg

      Break Bulk Fee

      800LKR per hawb

      Diplomatic Mail

      n/a

      Strong Room – per consignment

      1st week or part there of – 15LKR per Kg

      2nd week or part there of – 40LKR per Kg

      3rd week or part there of – 80LKR per Kg

      4th week or part there of – 140LKR per Kg

      5th week or part there of – 180LKR per Kg

      Cold Storage Fee

      From the day of arrival – 25LKR per day per Kg

      Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours

      n/a

      Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

      n/a

      Storage per Day

      n/a

      Export

      Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

      4 USD per consignment

      International Air Waybill

      n/a

      Local Air Waybill

      n/a

      Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

      n/a

      Air Way Bill Documentation

      n/a

      Diplomatic Mail

      n/a

      Storage Charges per Day

      n/a

      Air-bridge Charges

      Aero-bridge charges shall be levied based on the aircraft category as set out in the table below:

      Aircraft category

      Base Charge

      Additional charges

      A320,A310,B727,B737,B757,IL62

      US$75 for first 75 minutes

      US$25 for next 15 minutes or fraction thereof

      A300,A330,B767,B777-200,IL86,IL96

      US$100 for first 90 minutes

      US$30 for next 15 minutes or fraction thereof

      A340,B777-300,B747,DC10,MD11,L1011

      US$125 for first 90 minutes

      US$45 for next 15 minutes or fraction thereof
      1. Minimum charge per single operation will be as per Base charge specified in the above table.
      2. Allocation of parking bays will be done by the TWR. Unless for valid reason agreed by the TWR, it is mandatory for airlines to accept the allocated bay.
      3. Depending on the operational requirements the TWR may request the airline to tow the aircraft away from the aerobridge to another bay and reposition the aircraft at a bridge bay for departure. Under such circumstances, it is mandatory that the airline makes necessary arrangement to tow the aircraft out and in. Unless for special reasons, the TWR would not make such request to tow out within 02 hours from the initial docking. The aircraft will be later allowed to be re-docked for operations. Charges on such cases will be as for a single operation calculated based on the total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the bridge. In the event the airline fails to tow out the aircraft from aerobridge upon request by the TWR without justifiable reasons, aerobridge charges will be levied for the total period which it had occupied the bridge bay notwithstanding the terms given in item no. 5 below. In addition, a penalty which is equal to the total aerobridge charge will also be imposed.
      4. The airline has the option to tow out bays.
      5. Aerobridge will be retracted and redocked at any time on request by the airline. The charges will be calculated based on total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the aerobridge, considering as a single operation. However, in such situations, US$ 15 will be levied as an additional operational charge. Use of step ladders in place of aerobridges is not permitted.
      6. Long layover aircraft: If aerobridge is not required for any other operation, the TWR may decide to allow the aircraft to continue parking at the aerobridge to a maximum period of six (06) hours. Aerobridge may be retracted or continued to be docked based on the requirement of the airline.

      Security

      Security is provided by the Airport and aviation services (SL) Ltd under the virtue of;

      • The Air Navigation Act No.15 (1950);
      • Air Navigation Regulations (1955); and
      • The Air Navigation (Special Provisions) Act No.55 (1992).
      • Civil Aviation Act No.14 of 2010.

      Security screenings are done for passengers and goods is to prevent any goods that pose a threat to the safety of the aircraft entering the aircraft. Passengers are checked at 5 passenger identification units for both emigration and immigration. The baggage is checked at 3 points before entering the plane. There are no current plans to upgrade the security system of the airport.

      (Bandaranaike International Airport, 2019)

      2.2.2 Sri Lanka Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport

      Airport Overview

      Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport is the first greenfield airport and the second international airport after BIA in Sri Lanka. It is used for public purposes. Yet due to low demand, it is used as an aircraft parking facility and aviation training center. For emergency situations, Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport could be useful due to low traffic in the airport.

      Airport Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Hambantota

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

      Hambantota (27 km)

      Airport’s Complete Name

      Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport

      Latitude

      6.291227

      Longitude

      81.122007

      Elevation (ft and m)

      157 ft / 48 m

      IATA Code

      HRI

      ICAO Code

      VCRI

      Managing Company or Airport Authority

      Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd

      Management Contact Person

      Chief Airport Manager

      Tel: + 94 47 203 1100

      Fax: + 94 47 203 1133

      ammria@airport.lk

      Open From (hours)

      00:00

      Open To (hours)

      00:00


      Description and Contacts of Key Companies

      Government of Sri Lanka has the authority of the Mattala International Airport while Airport and aviation services Ltd manages the airport. Ceylon Petrol Cooperation (CEYPETCO) provides fueling facilities and Sri Lankan cargo provides cargo handling services. The security is provided by Airport and aviation services Ltd and Screening of passengers and clearance of goods is done by Sri Lanka customs.

      For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

      Information on some aviation service providers can be found at http://www.azfreight.com/

      Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

      Performance for 2015

      Per Year

      Per Month

      Per Day

      Total Aircraft Movements

      6,291,000

      Total Passengers

      1,000,000

      Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)

      45000

      Current Activity of the Airport (MT)

      n/a

      Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)

      n/a

      Runways

      Mattala International Airport carries only one runaway. It can accommodate A380 aircraft.

      Runway #1

      Runway Dimensions

      3500 m X 60 m

      Orientation

      05/23

      Surface

      Asphalt

      Helicopter Pad(s)

      No helicopter pads available. But the runaway is used to land helicopters if necessary.

      Airport Infrastructure Details

      As the airport was built recently the infrastructure is not in need of immediate maintenance. Yet the maintenance process is periodically happening. All the infrastructure facilities needed for international transportation is acquired.

      Customs

      Yes

      JET A-1 fuel

      Yes

      Immigration

      Yes

      AVGAS 100

      Yes

      Terminal Building

      Yes

      Single Point Refueling

      Yes

      Passenger Terminal

      Yes

      Air Starter Units

      n/a

      Cargo terminal

      Yes

      Ground Power (mobile)

      n/a

      Pax Transport to Airfield

      Ground Handling Services

      Yes

      Control Tower

      Yes

      Latrine Servicing

      n/a

      Weather Facilities

      Yes

      Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

      Yes

      Catering Services

      Yes

      De-icing Equipment

      No

      Base Operating Room

      Yes

      Parking Ramp Lighting

      Yes

      Airport Radar

      Yes

      Approach & Runway Lights

      Yes

      NDB

      n/a

      VOR

      Yes

      ILS

      n/a

      Airport Operating Details

      Operating Details

      Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

      Antonov, Boeing747, Airbus 380

      Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

      Antonov, Boeing747, Airbus 380

      Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

      73,500 m²

      Storage Area (m3 and MT)

      n/a

      Handling Equipment

      Elevators / Hi Loaders

      Yes

      Max Capacity (MT)

      n/a

      Max Height

      (m)

      n/a

      Loading Ramps

      Yes

      Other Comments

      n/a

      Customs Guidance

      Sri Lanka customs headquarters is located at a walking distance from the port of Colombo. The customs administration is a department coming under the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. The main activities of the customs at the port are the cCollection of revenue, prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds, facilitation of legitimate trade, collection of import and export data to provide statistics and cooperation and coordination with other government departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports. Before exporting, a declaration document should be submitted along with other documents. The cusdec is an important document which should be produced to the customs. It is a document based on the internationally recognized Single Administrative Document (SAD).

      Information regarding the documents needed is available at: http://www.customs.gov.lk/exports/support_doc.

      For more information on customs in Sri Lanka, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

      Storage Facilities

      Mattala International Airport has airport cargo facilities occupying 1000m2 and can handle up to 50,000 tonnes per year.

      Airfield Costs

      Navigation Charges

      Aircrafts of the United Nations and its specialized agencies are exempted from landing charges. Except where prior arrangements for payment of charges on a monthly basis have been made, all landing and parking charges are payable to the DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) or to a person authorized by him in writing. Landing and parking charges for international operations should be paid in United States Dollars (US$) or Pounds Sterling (£) in cash prior to the departure of an aircraft.

      Charges

      Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)

      0 - 7,000

      7,001 - 136,000

      136,001 and over

      Navigation (per journey) USD - $

      		 n/a n/a n/a

      Landing USD - $

      4 USD per 1000 kg

      Night Landing USD - $

      		 n/a n/a n/a

      Night Take-Off USD - $

      n/a

      n/a

      n/a

      Parking

      First 3 hours free. 10% of applicable landing charge for 06 hours or part thereof after first 03 hours

      Handling Charges

      n/a

      n/a

      n/a

      Fuel Service Charges

      Fueling is done by the CEYPETCO unit available in the Bandaranaike International Airport. They also provide storage for fuel. Cooperate and executive jets and registered foreign military aircrafts are allowed to refuel at the station in Mattala. The fuel is imported and refined by CEYPETCO and ensures the quality of the fuel provided. CEYPETCO in Mattala airport provides hydrant fueling and refueling facilities.

      Price per Litre USD - $

      Jet A-1

      2.03

      Avgas

      2.03

      Cargo Terminal Charges

      Import Charges

      Type of Charge

      Rate

      Comments

      Handling Charge

      General cargo – 12LKR per Kg

      Special cargo – 25LKR per Kg

      Courier – 16LKR per Kg


      Break Bulk Fee

      800LKR per hawb


      Diplomatic Mail


      Strong Room – per consignment

      1st week or part there of – 15LKR per Kg

      2nd week or part there of – 40LKR per Kg

      3rd week or part there of – 80LKR per Kg

      4th week or part there of – 140LKR per Kg

      5th week or part there of – 180LKR per Kg

      Cold Storage Fee

      From the day of arrival – 25LKR per day per Kg

      Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours


      Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt


      Storage per Day

      		 5% of the landing charge levied.


      Export

      Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

      4 USD per consignment.


      International Air Waybill


      Local Air Waybill


      Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation


      Air Way Bill Documentation


      Diplomatic Mail


      Storage Charges per Day


      Air-bridge Charges

      Aero-bridge charges shall be levied based on the aircraft category as set out in the table below:

      Aircraft category

      Base Charge

      Additional charges

      A320,A310,B727,B737,B757,IL62

      US$75 for first 75 minutes

      US$25 for next 15 minutes or fraction thereof

      A300,A330,B767,B777-200,IL86,IL96

      US$100 for first 90 minutes

      US$30 for next 15 minutes or fraction thereof

      A340,B777-300,B747,DC10,MD11,L1011

      US$125 for first 90 minutes

      US$45 for next 15 minutes or fraction thereof
      1. Minimum charge per single operation will be as per Base charge specified in the above table.
      2. Allocation of parking bays will be done by the TWR. Unless for valid reason agreed by the TWR, it is mandatory for airlines to accept the allocated bay.
      3. Depending on the operational requirements the TWR may request the airline to tow the aircraft away from the aerobridge to another bay and reposition the aircraft at a bridge bay for departure. Under such circumstances, it is mandatory that the airline makes necessary arrangement to tow the aircraft out and in. Unless for special reasons, the TWR would not make such request to tow out within 2 hours from the initial docking. The aircraft will be later allowed to be re-docked for operations. Charges on such cases will be as for a single operation calculated based on the total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the bridge. In the event the airline fails to tow out the aircraft from aerobridge upon request by the TWR without justifiable reasons, aerobridge charges will be levied for the total period which it had occupied the bridge bay notwithstanding the terms given in item 4 below. In addition, a penalty which is equal to the total aerobridge charge will also be imposed. d) The airline has the option to tow out bays.
      4. Aerobridge will be retracted and redocked at any time on request by the airline. The charges will be calculated based on total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the aerobridge, considering as a single operation. However, in such situations, US$ 15 will be levied as an additional operational charge. Use of step ladders in place of aerobridges is not permitted.
      5. Long lay over aircraft: If aerobridge is not required for any other operation, the TWR may decide to allow the aircraft to continue parking at the aerobridge to a maximum period of six (06) hours. Aerobridge may be retracted or continued to be docked based on the requirement of the airline.  

      Security

      Security is provided by the Airport and aviation services (SL) Ltd under the virtue of;

      • The Air Navigation Act No.15 (1950);
      • Air Navigation Regulations (1955); and
      • The Air Navigation (Special Provisions) Act No.55 (1992).
      • Civil Aviation Act No.14 of 2010 

      Security screenings are done for passengers and goods is to prevent any goods that pose a threat to to the safety of the aircraft entering the aircraft. Passengers are checked at 5 passenger identification units for both emigration and immigration. The baggage is checked at 3 points.

      (Mattala Rajapaksha Inaternational Airport, 2019)

      2.2.3 Sri Lanka Ratmalana National Airport

      Rathmalana airport is the main airport for domestic flights and is situated 15 km south from Colombo City. It used to be an international airport but currently used as a domestic airport and a training centre. Rathmalana Airport is also used for commercial flights.

      Airport Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Rathmalana

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

      Colombo (19 km)

      Airport’s Complete Name

      Rathmalana Airport

      Latitude

      6.821223

      Longitude

      79.890295

      Elevation (ft and m)

      16 ft /  5 m

      IATA (International Air Transport Association) Code

      RML

      ICAO Code

      VCCC

      Managing Company or Airport Authority

      Airport Authority: Government of Sri Lanka

      Managing company: Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd

      Management Contact Person

      Chief Airport Manager

      + 94 11 26 23 030 / + 94 77 30 47 661

      amrma@airport.lk

      NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

      N/A

      Runway(s)

      Runway #1

      Runway Dimensions

      1833 m x 30 m

      Runway Orientation

       04/22

      Runway Surface

      Asphalt

      Runway Condition

      Good

      Airport Infrastructure Details

      Infrastructure

      Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

      Yes

      Runway Lighting

      Yes

      Refueling Capacity

      Yes

      Ground Handling Services

      n/a

      Air Traffic Control

      Yes

      Fire Fighting Equipment

      Yes

      Weather Information

      Yes

      Aircraft Parking Space

      Yes

      Navigation Aids

      Yes

      Perimeter Fencing

      Yes

      Windsock

      n/a

       


      Fuel Services Charges

      Fueling is done by the CEYPETCO unit available in the Bandaranaike International airport. They also provide storage for fuel. Cooperate and executive jets and registered foreign military aircrafts are allowed to refuel at the station in Rathmalana. The fuel is imported and refined by CEYPETCO and ensures the quality of the fuel provided. CEYPETCO station at Rathmalana provide refueling facilities only.

      Price per Litre USD - $

      Jet A-1

      2.03

      Avgas

      2.03

      Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

      Every aircraft landing Rathmalana / Colombo Airport (VCCC) shall pay the Landing and Parking charges based on the following criteria to the Airport & Aviation Services (S.L) Ltd.

      International Flights

      Landing Charges

      US$4 per 1000kg of MTOW of aircraft or part thereof subject to a minimum charge of US$250 per landing.

      Parking Charges

      First 03 hours free. 10% of applicable landing charge for 06 hours or part thereof after first 03 hours.

      Domestic Flights including training Flights

      Landing Charges

      300LKR per 1000kg of MTOW of aircraft or part thereof subject to a minimum charge of 3000LKR per landing.

      Parking Charges

      First 3 hours free. 10% of applicable landing charge for 03 hours or part thereof after first 03 hours. However, the United Nations and specialized agency flights are exempted.

      2.2.4 Sri Lanka Anuradhapura National Airport

      Airport Overview

      Anuradhapura airport is a domestic airport also serving as a military airbase.

      Airport Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Anuradhapura

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

      Anuradhapura  (4.7 km)

      Airport’s Complete Name

      Anuradhapura Airport

      Latitude

      		 8.303872

      Longitude

      		 80.429110

      Elevation (ft and m)

      325 ft / 99 m

      IATA Code

      ACJ

      ICAO Code

      VCCA

      Managing Company or Airport Authority

      Sri Lanka Air Force

      Management Contact Person

      Sri Lankan Airlines PSA Office

      +940252227878

      psaAnuradhapura@srilankan.com

      NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

      n/a

      Runway

      Runway #1

      Runway Dimensions

      1630m X 46m

      Runway Orientation

       05/23

      Runway Surface

      Bitumen

      Runway Condition

      n/a

      Airport Infrastructure Details

      Infrastructure

      Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

      n/a

      Runway Lighting

      n/a

      Refueling Capacity

      No

      Ground Handling Services

      n/a

      Air Traffic Control

      n/a

      Fire Fighting Equipment

      n/a

      Weather Information

      n/a

      Aircraft Parking Space

      n/a

      Navigation Aids

      n/a

      Perimeter Fencing

      n/a

      Windsock

      n/a

       


      Fuel Services Charges

      No fueling facilities.

      Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

      Both landing charges for passenger operations and cargo operations are the same and based on the maximum all-up weight of the aircraft as shown in the Certificate of Airworthiness. In all cases, total weight of the aircraft is calculated to the nearest thousand kg and charges to be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

      Maximum all up weight in the certificate of airworthiness

      Charges per landing

      Up to 10000Kg

      200LKR per 1000Kg

      10000KG – 20000Kg

      2000LKR plus 300LKR per 1000Kg in excess of 10000Kg

      >20000Kg

      5000LKR plus 500LKR per 1000Kg in excess of 20000Kg

       

      The payment of the landing charges shall entitle the aircraft if the aerodrome is used for landing and takeoff purposes, If the radio and such night lighting facilities are used, if the information about routes and weather conditions are supplied and if facilities like manual assistance in guiding, housing or parking the aircraft is taken. Landing charges is payable at the time of using the aerodrome or in case of regular users approved by Director General of Civil Aviation on demand at the end of such calendar month in respect of charges accruing in the month. However flights used for humanitarian purposes or emergencies are exempted from the fees.

      Parking Charges

      10% of the landing charge for each period of three hours or part thereof in excess of the first three (03) hours of parking.

      Housing Charges

      50% of the landing charge for each complete twenty-four hours 24 hours and part thereof.

      Terminal Charges

      5% of the landing charge levied.


      A person embarking from Ratmalana or Kankesanturai / Jaffna Airport to a destination within Sri Lanka is levied 50LKR and from all other aerodromes, 25LKR.

      2.2.5 Sri Lanka Batticaloa National Airport

      Airport Overview

      Batticaloa Airport is a domestic airport which also is a military airbase.

      Airport Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Batticaloa

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

      Batticaloa (5 km)

      Airport’s Complete Name

      Batticaloa Airport

      Latitude

      7.706208

      Longitude

      81.681501

      Elevation (ft and m)

      10 ft / 3 m

      IATA Code

      BTC

      ICAO Code

      VCCB

      Managing Company or Airport Authority

      Airport Authority: Government of Sri Lanka

      Managing company: Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka

      Management Contact Person

      Sri Lankan Airlines PSA Office

      94065222988

      psabatticaloa@srilankan.com

      NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

      No

      Runway

      Runway #1

      Runway Dimensions

      1066 m X 46 m

      Runway Orientation

      06/24

      Runway Surface

      Bitumen

      Runway Condition

      n/a

      Airport Infrastructure Details

      Infrastructure

      Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

      Yes

      Runway Lighting

      Yes

      Refueling Capacity

       No

      Ground Handling Services

      n/a

      Air Traffic Control

      Yes

      Fire Fighting Equipment

      n/a

      Weather Information

      Yes

      Aircraft Parking Space

      Yes

      Navigation Aids

      n/a

      Perimeter Fencing

      n/a

      Windsock

      n/a

       


      Fuel Services Charges

      No fueling facilities.

      Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

      Both Landing charges for Passenger operations and Cargo operations are same and based on the maximum all-up weight of the aircraft as shown in the Certificate of Airworthiness. In all cases, total weight of the aircraft is calculated to the nearest thousand KG and charges to be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

      Maximum all up weight in the certificate of airworthiness

      Charges per landing

      Up to 10000 kg

      200 LKR per 1000 kg

      10000 kg – 20000 kg

      2000 LKR plus 300LKR per 1000 kg in excess of 10000 kg

      >20000 kg

      5000 LKR plus 500LKR per 1000 kg in excess of 20000 kg

       

      The payment of the landing charges shall entitle the aircraft if the aerodrome is used for landing and take-off purposes, If the radio and such night lighting facilities are used, if the information about routes and weather conditions are supplied and if facilities like manual assistance in guiding, housing or parking the aircraft is taken. Landing charges is payable at the time of using the aerodrome or in case of regular users approved by Director General of Civil Aviation on demand at the end of such calendar month in respect of charges accruing in the month. However flights used for humanitarian purposes or emergencies are exempted from the fees.

      Parking Charges

      10% of the landing charge for each period of three hours or part thereof in excess of the first three hours of parking.

      Housing Charges

      50% of the landing charge for each complete twenty-four hours and part thereof.

      Terminal Charges

      5% of the landing charge levied.


      A person embarking from Ratmalana, Kankesanturai, or Jaffna Airport to a destination within Sri Lanka is levied 50LKR and if from all other aerodromes, 25LKR.



      2.2.6 Sri Lanka Trincomalee National Airport

      Overview

      Currently used as an Air Force base and training academy and a domestic airport. 

      Airport Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Trincomalee

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

      Trincomalee (9.3 km)

      Airport’s Complete Name

      China Bay Airport

      Latitude

      8.545674

      Longitude

      81.189271

      Elevation (ft and m)

      7 ft / 2.13 m

      IATA Code

      TRR

      ICAO Code

      VCCT

      Managing Company or Airport Authority

      Airport authority: Government of Sri Lanka

      Managing company: Sri Lanka Air Force

      Management Contact Person

      Sri Lankan Airlines PSA

      94262227775

      psatrincomalee@srilankan.com

      NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

      n/a

      Runway

      Runway

      Runway Dimensions

      2397 m

      Runway Orientation

      06/24

      Runway Surface

      Asphalt

      Runway Condition

      n/a

      Airport Infrastructure Details

      Infrastructure

      Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

      Yes

      Runway Lighting

      Yes

      Refueling Capacity

      No

      Ground Handling Services

      n/a

      Air Traffic Control

      Yes

      Fire Fighting Equipment

      Yes

      Weather Information

      Yes

      Aircraft Parking Space

      n/a

      Navigation Aids

      n/a

      Perimeter Fencing

      n/a

      Windsock

      n/a

       


      Fuel Services Charges

      No fueling services.

      Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

      Both Landing charges for Passenger operations and Cargo operations are same and based on the maximum all-up weight of the aircraft as shown in the Certificate of Airworthiness.In all cases, total weight of the aircraft is calculated to the nearest thousand KG and charges to be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

      Maximum all up weight in the certificate of airworthiness

      Charges per landing

      Up to 10000 kg

      200 LKR per 1000 kg

      10000 kg – 20000 kg

      2000 LKR plus 300 LKR per 1000 kg in excess of 10000 kg

      >20000 kg

      5000 LKR plus 500 LKR per 1000 kg in excess of 20000 kg

      The payment of the landing charges shall entitle the aircraft if the aerodrome is used for landing and take-off purposes, If the radio and such night lighting facilities are used, if the information about routes and weather conditions are supplied and if facilities like manual assistance in guiding, housing or parking the aircraft is taken. Landing charges is payable at the time of using the aerodrome or in case of regular users approved by Director General of Civil Aviation on demand at the end of such calendar month in respect of charges accruing in the month.

      Flights used for humanitarian purposes or emergencies are exempted from the fees.

      Parking Charges

      10% of the landing charge for each period of three hours or part thereof in excess of the first three (03) hours of parking.

      Housing Charges

      50% of the landing charge for each complete twenty-four hours and part thereof.

      Terminal Charges

      5% of the landing charge levied.


      A person embarking from Ratmalana or Kankesanturai / Jaffna Airport to a destination within Sri Lanka is levied 50LKR and from all other aerodromes, 25 LKR.

      2.2.7 Sri Lanka Jaffna National Airport

      Airport Overview

      Also known as Palaly Airport. It is used as a domestic airport and a military airbase.

      Airport Location and Contact

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Province or District

      Jaffna

      Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

      Jaffna (17km)

      Airport’s Complete Name

      Jaffna Airport

      Latitude

      9.795141

      Longitude

      80.067562

      Elevation (ft and m)

      33 ft / 10 m

      IATA Code

      JAF

      ICAO Code

      VCCJ

      Managing Company or Airport Authority

      Airport authority: Government of Sri Lanka

      Managing company: Sri Lanka Air Force

      Management Contact Person

      Mr W M L G Wansekara, Operations Manager

      Jaffna International Airport, Palaly, Sri Lanka

      + 94 71 6875 415

      mopsjia.am@airport.lk

      NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

      n/a

      Runway

      Runway

      Runway Dimensions

      1400 m x 30 m

      Runway Orientation

      05/23

      Runway Surface

      n/a

      Runway Condition

      n/a

      Airport Infrastructure Details

      Infrastructure

      Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

      n/a

      Runway Lighting

      Yes

      Refueling Capacity

       No

      Ground Handling Services

      n/a

      Air Traffic Control

      Yes

      Fire Fighting Equipment

      Yes

      Weather Information

      Yes

      Aircraft Parking Space

      n/a

      Navigation Aids

      Yes

      Perimeter Fencing

      n/a

      Windsock

      n/a

       


      Fuel Services Charges

      No fueling facilities. 

      Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

      Both Landing charges for Passenger operations and Cargo operations are same and based on the maximum all-up weight of the aircraft as shown in the Certificate of Airworthiness. In all cases, total weight of the aircraft is calculated to the nearest thousand kg and charges to be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

      Maximum all up weight in the certificate of airworthiness

      Charges per landing

      Up to 10000 kg

      200 LKR per 1000 kg

      10000 kg – 20000 kg

      2000 LKR plus 300 LKR per 1000 kg in excess of 10000 kg

      >20000 kg

      5000 LKR plus 500LKR per 1000 kg in excess of 20000 kg

      The payment of the landing charges shall entitle the aircraft if the aerodrome is used for landing and take-off purposes, If the radio and such night lighting facilities are used, if the information about routes and weather conditions are supplied and if facilities like manual assistance in guiding, housing or parking the aircraft is taken. Landing charges is payable at the time of using the aerodrome or in case of regular users approved by Director General of Civil Aviation on demand at the end of such calendar month in respect of charges accruing in the month.

      Flights used for humanitarian purposes or emergencies are exempted from the fees.

      Parking Charges

      10% of the landing charge for each period of three hours or part thereof in excess of the first three hours of parking.

      Housing Charges

      50% of the landing charge for each complete twenty-four hours and part thereof.

      Terminal Charges

      5% of the landing charge levied.


      A person embarking from Ratmalana or Kankesanturai / Jaffna Airport to a destination within Sri Lanka is levied 50 LKR and from all other aerodromes, 25 LKR.


      2.2.8 Sri Lanka Ampara National Airport

      Ampara Airport (alternate name Gal Oya)

      Airport Details

      Country

      Sri Lanka

      Latitude

      7.3355

      Province / District

      		 Ampara

      Longitude

      		 81.62217

      Airport Name

      		 Ampara Airport

      Elevation (ft)

      		 46

      IATA & ICAO codes

      		 VCCG

      Surface

      		 Asphalt

      Town or City (closest)

      		 Ampara

      Runway Condition

      		 n/a

      NGO / UN (on ground)

      		 n/a

      Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

      		 n/a

      Runway Dimension

      1.097m x 23m

      Ground Handling (Yes / No)

      		 n/a

      Refueling Capacity

      		 n/a

      Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

      		 Yes

      Runway Heading

      		 n/a

      Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

      		 n/a

      Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

      		 n/a

      Windsock (Yes / No)

      		 n/a

      Weather Information (Yes / No)

      		 n/a

      Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

      		 n/a

      Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

      		 n/a

      Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

      		 n/a

      2.3 Sri Lanka Road Network Assessment

      Overview

      Sri Lanka is a developing country yet it is known for a developed, well distributed road network. It is sufficient enough to meet 90% of the demand for transportation in the country. Majority of the roads are the responsibilities of the road development authority but some are under provincial control. After 2009, the development of roads accelerated by which new expressways and few overhead bridges was nationalized. Since the road network is a core function in all the sectors, a thriving road network will help the country flourish. One of the major challenges the country had to face was inability to occupy the whole demand in the roads, thus expansion projects are undergoing. Currently the inner circle of the expressway project is undergoing which is expected to reduce the traffic in the urban areas in western province.

      For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

      Distance Matrix

      Travel Times


      Road Security

      In Sri Lanka, road safety is ensured by the National Council for Road Safety.

      Main objectives of the council are:

      • Prepare the background to create a high-quality driving service through the creation of disciplined and law-abiding drivers.
      • Provision of financial assistance for the families affected by hit and run accidents and the minimization of such accidents.
      • Identification and implementation of measures for the protection of pedestrians including roads, vehicles, and passengers who use it.
      • Collecting data, conducting surveys and researches on road safety, and developing international co-ordination.
      • Implementation of national road safety policies and minimize inconveniences jointly with the public sector, NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) and private sector institutes.
      • Take necessary measures to rehabilitate disabled persons due to road accidents.
      • Provision of financial assistance and advices to follow economic, technological and possible social activities and environment friendly safety measures.
      • Formulation of national transport policy and contribute to its functioning.
      • Provide contribution for activities such as revision of preparation of laws relating to road safety.

      Other than that all the drivers should be compliance with a driving license issued by the department of motor traffic. And also a greenhouse emission gas test is a must for the vehicles in road. Roads could be dangerous during the rainy season and could get blocked due to floods. Recently heavy wind has caused trees to fall which blocked the roads. But the trees were removed fast thus allowing vehicles to flow smoothly. Other than that the conditions are good.

      (Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, 2019)


      Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits


      Axle Load Limits

      Sri Lanka

      Truck with 2 Axles

      10,000 kg

      Truck with 3 Axles

      22,000 kg

      Truck with 4 Axles

      N/A

      Semi-trailer with 3 Axles

      N/A

      Semi-trailer with 4 Axles

      N/A

      Semi-trailer with 5 Axles

      N/A

      Semi-trailer with 6 Axles

      N/A

      Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles

      N/A

      Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles

      N/A

      Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles

      N/A

      Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles

      N/A

      Road Class and Surface Conditions

      Grade

      Description

      Km

      E

      High speed

      169,845

      A

      AA

      National Highway Network

      3,720.310 

      AB

      466.920

      AC

      30.190

      B

      Major provincial roads used as feeder roads to A and E grade roads.

      8003.167

      C

      Local resident roads


      Even though the overall road density is high in Sri Lanka relative to other developing countries, the condition of C class and B class roads are mostly not in good condition. Those roads are occasionally not wide enough for buses as well. However the A class roads which have been developed few decades back is currently under widening and resurfacing processes, thus the conditions of A class roads are relatively good. The main reason is that the roads reach its maximum capacity during the peak hours causing heavy traffic. When considering the expressways, as they were built very recently condition is good and assure a fast and smooth journey. In order to maintain the surface quality periodic maintenance is expected. Currently few new development projects are under progression in the Paliyagoda area. A new bridge was developed and opened recently in Rajagiriya increasing the capacity of the roads, due to the vehicle flow. Therefore has reduced the traffic relatively and allows smooth flow of vehicles.



      2.4 Sri Lanka Railway Assessment

      Overview

      Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is operated by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Transport and serves as the core link between the country's seaports and major inland cities. The rail transport in Sri Lanka is mainly aimed at passenger transport while cargo transport has taken a decline over the past decade. Main rail transport activities take place in Colombo suburban areas for commuter transport. This includes a radius of some 30 kilometers from Colombo. GoSL subsidizes passenger train service to afford workers to commute to and from work in support of the economy. There are some 329-commuter trains, of which some 250 trains operate in the south and 50 on long distance routes. Insufficient number and poor performance of the rolling stock, decaying and weak rail track, an outdated centralized traffic control and communications system and poor worker productivity. This in turn has resulted in high unreliability, poor punctuality, deteriorated quality and increasing safety risks. Upgrades to the entire system are long overdue and as a result suburban trains are incredibly limited in their speed.

      Travel Time Matrix

      Updated timetable is available in this link:  https://eservices.railway.gov.lk/schedule/homeAction.action?lang=en.

      Railway Companies and Consortia

      Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is operated by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Transport.

      Capacity Table

      Rail Operator Capacity

      Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) 

      Operates on (lines)

      All

      Max train length and/or pulling capacity

      n/a

      Locomotives (electric/diesel/steam)

      130 (10 are used for cargo)

      Freight Wagons (covered) / size

      376 BCD cargo wagons of 45-t capacity each. 120 of these require repair

      Freight Wagons (flat bed) / size

      n/a

      Freight Wagons (high-sided)/size

      n/a

      Freight Wagons (drop-side)/size

      n/a

      Key Route Information

      Standard Route Information

      Colombo to Batticaloa

      Colombo to Trincomalee

      Track gauge

      1067 mm (3'6")

      		 1067 mm (3'6")

      Ruling gradient

      n/a

      		 n/a

      Total track distance (single and/or double)

      347 km

      		 293 km

      Type of rail (weight and if welded or not)

      n/a

      		 n/a

      Type of sleeper and fastenings

      n/a

      		 n/a

      Total track travel time

      n/a

      		 n/a

      Maintenance (Good, marginal, bad)

      n/a

      		 n/a

      Companies-consortiums operating on line

      n/a

      		 n/a

      Traffic frequency (monthly/weekly/daily)

      n/a

      		 n/a

      Security (Good, marginal, bad)

      n/a

      		 n/a

      Main stations (Add details below)

      Maho Junction

      Batticaloa

      Maho Junction

      Trincomalee

      For information on Sri Lanka Railway Network additional information, please see the following document: Sri Lanka Railway Network Additional Information


      2.5 Sri Lanka Storage Assessment

      The storage facilities are owned by the government's Food Department under the purview of the Food Commissioner and is of acceptable standards. Storage facilities are available island wide. Buildings and premises are in good and secure conditions and ideal for storage of both bagged commodities and commodities in different packages including canned products.  Colombo storage facilities are available at Orugodawatte.

      The central food warehouses used for the storage of WFP commodities are located in Orugodawatte in Colombo area, and all commodities are dispatched to the regions/districts from here. Warehouses can be reached by any type of truck, including 40’- 45’container flatbed trucks. All of the Regional/district warehouse facilities too belong to the Government and managed by the respective District Secretaries.

      Port storage is available but under control of the port authorities. Although logistically and cost effectively not recommended, intermediate storage at the port is possible. Storage of wheat grain in bulk is possible at Trincomalee flourmill in silos. There is sufficient silo storage available for wheat grain storage.

      For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

      Commercial Storage

      https://courier.lk/resources/warehousing-services-in-sri-lanka

      Location

      Owner

      Available for Rent

      Capacity

      Type [1]

      Access [2]

      Condition [3]

      Orugodawatte

      Food Commissioner

      Yes

      5000 MT

      concrete

      Raised

      Appears Intact

      Vavuniya

      Food Commissioner

      Yes

      1100 MT

      concrete

      flat

      Appears Intact

      Jaffna

      Food Commissioner

      Yes

      7500 MT

      concrete

      flat

      Appears Intact


      [1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

      [2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

      [3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

      Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations


      Location

      Organization

      Sharing Possibility

      Capacity

      Type [1]

      Access [2]

      Condition [3]

      Orugodawatte

      Ministry of Disaster Management

      Yes

      4000 MT

      Concrete

      Raised

      Appears intact

      [1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

      [2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

      [3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

      Public Sector Storage

      United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination team

      At the request of the government affected by a disaster, OCHA may dispatch a United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination team (UNDAC) to the country within 12 to 48 hours after a sudden-onset disaster to provide technical services, principally in tasks such as damage and needs assessment, on-site coordination and information management. UNDAC teams aim to facilitate close links between country-level, regional and international response efforts. When deemed appropriate, the United Nations may also set up an On-Site Operations Coordination Centre (OSOCC) to help local authorities in a disaster-affected country to coordinate international relief.

      Cluster System

      In addition, OCHA has established a structure of clusters as a way for UN agencies to work together with non-UN agencies (f. ex. NGOs) to deliver humanitarian assistance in a coordinated fashion. There are eleven different clusters, each one focusing on a specific set of tasks or functions. Each cluster is headed by one or two UN organizations or agencies. Both the UNDAC (United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination) team and the OCHA clusters coordinate their efforts with the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the country affected by the disaster.

      Storage

      Food and non-food items which includes relief Items including hygiene and sanitary, storage equipment including mobile storage units, medical and basic needs items.

      http://www.un-spider.org

      Cold Chain

      Absence of a cold chain management system and limited facilities for value adding activities along logistics corridors and in the regions diminishes opportunities for export expansion. Existing cold storage facilities are insufficient for fisheries products and there are no major cold storage facilities in the country for perishables storage in key locations at the regional level, which leads to high postharvest losses: approximately 30% loss of fresh produce and 60% of export products. Assuring consistent temperature as a product moves through the value chain or during its transportation is a fundamental part of ensuring basic health and safety as well as compliance with international regulations. Without reliable temperature-controlled facilities and appropriate value adding services along logistics corridors, it will be impossible to increase exports for sectors that require special conditions for storage and transportation. High capital expenditure is required to develop these kinds of facilities. They are required in the Northern Province, North Central Province, Eastern Province, Central Province and Southern and Sabaragamuwa regional centres. A proper supply chain study is important to identify volumes and the best locations to set up facilities to collect perishable items for storage and processing. In addition, there is very limited land provided by the Government for lease to develop these facilities (99-year lease model at a discount rate) and no targeted incentives to drive development of such facilities. A public–private partnership or build-operate-transfer (BOT) model is needed. BOI (Board of Investment) does not have clear direction on the provision of such a support mechanism from the Ministry of Finance (MoF), even though the lack of cold chain facilities is a public utility and health issue.

      Location

      Organization / Owner

      Type [1]

      Cooling / Power [2]

      Quantity

      Total Capacity

      Condition

      Negombo Road Peliyagoda

      Sisilco/Wickramaratne

      Cold Room -18C

      Absorption

      7 rooms

      1000 MT

      Good,  ISO certified

      Note: Mr. Desmond Sias General Manager – Sisilco Cold Rooms

      Telephone: 94112 949 872.

      [1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,

      [2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified

       

      2.6 Sri Lanka Milling Assessment

      Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) LTD

      Serendib Flour Mills (SFML) is a joint venture between Al Ghurair Foods and the Emirates Trading Agency in Dubai, UAE (United Arab Emirates).  Operating from a milling facility at the Colombo Port, Serendib Flour Mills  has received ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, BS OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 22000:2005 certifications. 

      Company Name and Address

      Contact Names and Email

      Telephone and Fax

      Serendib Flour Mills (PVT)LTD

      245/52, Old Avissawella Road,
      Orugodawatta, Wellampitiya.

      Name: M.T.M.Abdul Cader

      Title: Director sales/Marketing

      Email: flour@sfml.lk

      Web: https://www.sfml.lk/

      Tel: +94117777000

      Fax: +94117777111

       

      Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Limited

      A Japanese company constructed the mill in the early 1980's. The machinery is Swiss made. The milling company has a contract with the GoSL, which allows it to operate as sole flour mill in SL. The milling capacity can be increased with 200 MT/day. The mill provides sufficient capacity to cater for the SL flour needs.

      Company Name and Address

      Contact Names and Email

      Telephone and Fax

      Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Limited No. 50 Sri Jayawardenepura Mawatha, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

      pcml-info@prima.com.lk

      Telephone No: +94 11286 4580

      Fax No: +94 11286 3709


      For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

      3 Sri Lanka Services and Supply

      Almost all the services are provided by the government in Sri Lanka. Thus the burden on the general public is quite less. Transportation, Health, Education, Electricity, and water services are fully or partially provided by the government. Sri Lanka has a very distributed road network thus the transport service supply is in a good level. Rail transport is provided completely by the government while the bus transportation is provided by the government and the private sector. Three wheelers and taxi services also provided by private companies. Currently the government is able to provide electricity and water countrywide. However, Sri Lanka mostly depends on hydro power for electricity generation therefore during non-rainy season supply of electricity gets disturbed. In 2019 there was a power failure due to less rain fall as a result of the climate change. During emergencies and maintenance time there can be power and water provision failures, other than that service supply is consistent.


      Disclaimer: Registration does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.

      Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.


      3.1 Sri Lanka Fuel

      Fuel Overview

      Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka IOC are the dominant companies in Sri Lanka's retail sector. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation was set up as a state enterprise by Act. No. 28 of 1961 in Parliament and further amendments carried out subsequently. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation entered import, distribution and marketing of petroleum products throughout the island. Existing Oil Refinery at Sapugaskanda was commissioned in August 1969 to process 38000 BPSD (5200 Mt/d) of Iranian light crude oil. Even though the capacity of crude distiller was 5200 Mt/d, unit was capable of processing 5800 MT/day of crude oil. Crude oils similar to Iranian light such as Upper Zakum, Arabian light were able to process in the plant meeting required specifications. LPG production was started in 1971 and Naphtha Merox unit was modified to process LPG. SBPS production was also started in 1971 using existing facilities. Crude Distiller unit was de-bottlenecked to increase the refining capacity to 50000 BPSD (6900 MT/day).

      A new Kerosene Merox unit was installed and commissioned in 1981 to process Jet A1 and high energy consuming Kerosene unifiner was not operated thereafter. Crude distiller unit was again revamped to process far Eastern crudes such as Miri light and Naphtha unifiner capacity was increased to 1100 MT/day in 1992. Platformer unit was revamped in 1999 to increase its capacity to 650 MT/day to meet increasing gasoline demand and to phase out Lead in gasoline. Existing Kerosene unifiner was revamped to process diesel and the existing gas oil unifiner was rehabilitated in 2003 to meet the Sulphur specification of 0.3 % WT in Diesel.

      In addition, small and medium scale energy conservation projects were implemented to make the refinery operation energy efficient. Refinery consists of Utilities section which supplies electricity, water, steam, and instrument air etc., required for plant operation. In addition, 65 tanks are located within the refinery for crude oil, finished and intermediate products and four crude oil tanks at Orugodawatte tank farm.

       www.ceypetco.gov.lk

      For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List.

      Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly. 

      Fuel Pricing

      CPC is exposed to the commodity price risk of petroleum products (both crude and finished products) and other raw materials imported from overseas countries in USD and other currencies. Cost reflective price mechanisms are not in place in deciding domestic retail sales prices of petroleum products in line with international oil price movements. 

      The outstation spot prices will incorporate the same transport differential as before.

      Products

      Price (Rs.) as of 10 June 2019

      Lanka Petrol 92 Octane

      138.00

      Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4

      164.00

      Lanka Auto Diesel

      104.00

      Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4

      136.00

      Lanka Kerosene

      70.00

      Lanka Industrial Kerosene

      110.00

      Lanka Furnace Oil 800 (per Ltr)

      92.00

      Lanka Fuel Oil Super (per Ltr)

      96.00

      Lanka Furnace Oil 1500 (per Ltr)

      96.00

      Products

      Price (Rs. per Kg) as of June 14 2019

      Bulk Bitumen 60/70

      74.00

      Bulk Bitumen 80/100

      74.00

      Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 11.06.2019

      Petrol

      LKR 138 / USD 0.80

      Diesel

      LKR 104.00 / USD 0.73

      Paraffin

      LKR 70 / USD 0.40

      Jet A-1

      LKR315.00 / USD 1.82

      Seasonal Variations 

      Seasonal Variations

      Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?)

      No

      Is there a rationing system?

      No

      Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized?

      No

      Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs?

      Yes

      Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs?

      Yes

      Fuel Transportation

      Fuel is transported by rail and road for distribution to dealers Island wide, the constraints and bottlenecks encountered by the bowsers are mostly narrow roads and heavy traffic. Delays in unloading the cargo of petroleum at the stations due to various reasons are also a major constraints

      Supply, Demand and Challenges

       Sri Lanka has long been an importer of refined products for domestic consumption. But, after the refinery was commissioned in 1969, the dependence on imported refined products came down drastically for many categories of petroleum products. In some years until the end of the 1980s, the entirety of domestic demand has been met from the local production at the refinery. However, this situation has changed since the late 1980s. As such, country’s demand for petroleum products has been rising at a rapid rate since the 1990s in both volume and value terms. The domestic petroleum demand at present is around 4,200 million liters a year (2011), out of which roughly a third is met from locally refined imported crude oil. The remainder is imported as refined products. Of the total expenditure on petroleum imports about 62.5 percent is spent on refined products whereas expenditure on crude oil is 37.5 percent (2011)14. The quantities of refined petroleum products, in particular petrol, have grown at the rate of 10 percent during 2007-11 period whereas kerosene demand has gone down over the same period on an average of 2 percent a year.

      http://www.colombopage.com

      https://sljda.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/sljda.v4i0.7102/galley/5491/download/

      Standards, Quality and Testing

      The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery Facility overhaul saw around the clock inspections, quality testing and maintenance of equipment. This year’s maintenance of the refinery importantly replaced several critical equipment in the Crude Distillation, Naphtha Hydrotreater, Reformer and Gas oil Hydrotreater units that were nearly 50 years old. Simultaneously during this period, maintenance work took place in the Utilities and the Tank Farm areas.

      Further, the entire renovation process was monitored closely by a quality assurance team and stringent safety standards and global quality testing procedures by The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) were followed.

      There are National testing laboratories for testing the quality of the fuel.

      Industry Control Measures

      Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel?

      Yes

      Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft?

      		 At present fuel information capturing and monitoring is a semi-automated process. The system use to record and monitor fuel is incapable of capturing certain planning and actual fuel data due its design limitations. Also, the current system is incapable of carrying out effective analysis on fuel usage and effective communication to all levels. Implementation of fuel saving initiatives also has become a difficult task due to above limitations in the current system. Incidentally, the fuel monitoring department is finding it difficult to optimize the fuel usage any further. System generated MIS report requirement is a main concern of the management and require dynamic and instant reports which gives an insight to the fuel usage at all levels.

      Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks?

      Tank inside painted with two coats of Hi-Solid Epoxy coatings

      Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment?

      Yes

      Standards Authority

      Is there a national or regional standards authority?

      Yes

      If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority.

      Central Environmental Authority

      If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced?

      Yes

       

      Testing Laboratories

      Are there national testing laboratories?

      Yes

       

      Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory

      Company

      Lanka IOC PLC

      Name 

      Lanka IOC PLC terminal

      Address

      Lanka IOC PLC terminal at China Bay, Trincomalee

      Telephone and Fax

      026-2 233 286

      Contact

      Sajeewa Piyadasa - Chemist

      Standards Used

      • Koehler (USA (United States of America))
      • Cannon (USA)
      • Petrotest (Germany)
      • Anton Paar (Austria)
      • Mettler Toledo (Switzerland)
      • PANalytical (Mini Pal 4) (The Netherlands)
      • Stanhope- Seta (UK (United Kingdom) (United Kingdom))
      • Lawler (USA)
      • ISO (International Standards Organisation) Lab (Germany)

       

      Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.

      Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

      3.2 Sri Lanka Transporters

      For container transporters in Sri Lanka , the Association of Container Transporters was founded 29 years ago.  The main function is to maintain the standards in transporting containers. Around 75 transporters are members of this association. However foreign license is permitted only for light vehicles in Sri Lanka therefore foreign operators are not allowed.

      Office#102 / 16, Station Road, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
      President - 0777 378 774
      Secretary General - 0777 638 620
      General Secretary - 0777 393 027
      E-mail : info@actsrilanka.com

      For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Transporter Contact List.

      ISURU Enterprises Transport Capacity Summary

      Regions Covered

      Country wide

       

      Number of Vehicles

      Capacity per Vehicle (MT)

      Comments / Condition of Vehicles

      20’ Containers

      45

      20

      Good

      40’ Containers

      6

      40

      Good

      Canter trucks

      5

      5

      Good

      Total Capacity

      56

      1,165


       

      V.V.Karunaratne & company Transport Capacity Summary

      Regions Covered

      Country wide

       

      Number of Vehicles

      Capacity per Vehicle (MT)

      Comments / Condition of Vehicles

      Prime movers

      33


      Good

      40’ Trailers

      34

      50

      Good

      20’ Trailers

      13

      40

      Good

      10 wheel lorries

      40

      30

      Good

      1

      20

      Fully covered lorries

      10

      12.5

      Good

      11

      12

      2

      10

      Total Capacity

      144

       

       

       

      RRR & Company Transport Capacity Summary

      Regions Covered

      Country wide

       

      Number of Vehicles

      Capacity per Vehicle (MT)

      Comments / Condition of Vehicles

      n/a

      8

      10

      Good

      n/a

      14

      11-25

      Good

      n/a

      12

      25

      Good

      Total Capacity

       

       

       

       

      Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.

      Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

      3.3 Sri Lanka Manual Labour

      Currently in Sri Lanka the unemployment rate is noted at 4.7%.  There are 5 types of workers in Sri Lanka: permanent workers, probationers, apprentices, temporary workers, and contract workers. The working hours and holidays are set according to 3 laws namely; Wages Board Ordinance of 1941, Shop and Office Employees Act of 1954, and Factories Ordinance of 1950. Female participation in the labour force is increasing year by year, but majority of the female work force engage in garment factories or handicraft fields. According to the Factories Ordinance, women should not be forced to work at night against their will. If a woman works at night she shall be paid not less than 1 and ½ times her normal salary. The minimum age of recruitment in Sri Lanka is 18 years and the usual retirement age is 55 years. In Sri Lanka, forced labour and child labour is prohibited.

      In private sector companies the contracts are time bound. The probation period of them are usually 6 months but can extend up to 9 if necessary. All contract workers work according to a specified job description for a fixed pay that does not involve overtime payments or additional ad hoc allowances. Temporary workers are hired on the basis of a particular task required to be done. On the contrary, in public sector employees get a permanent job till the retirement age of 55 years. However both private sector and public sector use cost incentives for more efficiency in work. Incentives are like salary increments, insurance and job security.

      Employees have the right to form and engage in any union activity. Trade unions representing a category of employees can bargain against their needs from the employer. The unions stand their ground with the rights of the employees they are representing. 

      Labour Rates Overview

       

      Cost as of July 2019

      Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour)

      LKR 18094 -  LKR 24402

      USD 103 – USD139

      Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour)

      LKR 26653 – LKR 36934

      USD 152 – USD 210

      Skilled Worker

      LKR 40679 – LKR 60983

      USD 232 – USD 347

      (WageIndicator.org, 2019)

      3.4 Sri Lanka Telecommunications

      In Sri Lanka, telecommunication network coverage is provided by both government and private companies.. In the year 1996, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka was established to regulate the functioning of this field and maintain the competitiveness. There exists 4 fixed broadband service providers and 4 mobile broadband service providers, but there are only 6 companies all together in which 2 companies provide both services. However with time the number of landlines in use have been decreasing and use of mobile phones have been increasing.

      Finding SIM cards in Sri Lanka is relatively easy than other countries. At the airport itself, after baggage claiming, there are booths to get a sim card. Mobitel is the most used network used by foreigners. However, those booths only offer tourist packages which could be pricier than usual. In Colombo there are many Agent outlets that provide a sim very easily in which he vendor would configure the network from their phone itself. In general, the coverage is good in Sri Lanka and getting a sim card is also convenient.

      SLT telephone connections are available as Fibre, Mega line and 4G/LTE. Mega line and Fibre are the most reliable and superior quality wireline telephone connections which enables you to enjoy uninterrupted Voice, Broadband and PEO TV. 4G/LTE provide both Voice & Broadband services. All three connections offer a range of value-added services. Revolutionizing internet usage across the country whilst expanding Sri Lanka’s broadband capacity, SLT Broadband proudly introduced fastest internet, taking the speeds up to as much as 1 Gbps.

      For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.

      Telephone Services

      Is there an existing landline telephone network?

      Yes

      Does it allow international calls?

      Yes

      Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average)

       30 minutes

      Mobile Phone Providers

      Dialog

      Mobitel

      Airtel

      Hutch

      Approximate Percentage of National Coverage

      Countrywide

      Telecommunications Regulations

      The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) was established under the Sri Lanka Telecommunication (Amendment) Act No. 27 of 1996 as the national regulatory agency for telecommunications in Sri Lanka.

      Regulations on Usage and Import

      Regulations in Place?

      Regulating Authority

      Satellite

      Yes

      Requires approval from the Ministry of Defence and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka

      HF (High Frequency) Radio

       Yes

      Requires approval from the Ministry of Defence and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka

      UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile

       Yes

      Requires approval from the Ministry of Defence and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka

      UHF/VHF Repeaters

       Yes

      Requires approval from the Ministry of Defence and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka

      GPS

       Yes

      Requires approval from the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka

      VSAT

       Yes

      Requires approval from the Ministry of Defence and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka

      Individual Network Operator Licenses Required

      Yes

      Frequency Licenses Required

      Yes

      Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems

      Existing UN Telecommunication Systems

      UNDP

      WFP

      UNICEF

      OCHA

      WHO

      FAO

      UNHRC

      VHF Frequencies

       Y

      Y 

      Y 

      Y 

      Y 

      Y 

      Y

      HF Frequencies

       Y

      Y 

      Y 

      Y 

      Y 

      Y 

      Y

      Locations of Repeaters

       -

      - 

      - 

      - 

      - 

      - 

      -

      VSAT

       N

      Y

      N 

      N 

      N 

      N 

      N

      Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

      Internet services are provided countrywide from 3 ISPs. The main companies which provide mobile broadband facilities are Sri Lanka Telecom, Mobitel, Dialog, Lankabell and Airtel.

      Internet Service Providers

      Are there ISPs available?

       Yes

      If yes, are they privately or government owned?

       Private

      Dial-up only?

       No

      Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $)

      Dial-up

      USD2 / 10 hours 

      Broadband

      Approx. USD1,000 for 1 GBPS monthly

      Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth

       Up to 1 Gbps on a leased lines

       

      Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)

      For information on MNOs please visit the GSM (Global Service Mobile) Association website.

      Company

      Number of Agent Outlets by Area

      Network Strength by Area

      Contracted for Humanitarian or Government Cash Transfer Programmes?

      Services Offered (i.e. Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment)

      Dialog

      Island-wide

      Rural – Medium

      Urban – High

      Yes

      Merchant Payment, Money Transfer, Receive & Make Payment 

      Mobitel

      Island-wide

      Rural - medium

      Urban – high

      Yes

      Merchant Payment, Money Transfer, Receive & Make Payment 

      Hutch

      Island-wide

      Rural - low

      Urban – medium

      Yes

      Has a system called eZ cash where transactions can be made to settle mobile bills and reloads.

      Airtel

      Island-wide

      Rural – low

      Urban – medium

      Yes

      Has a system called eZ cash where transactions can be made to settle mobile bills and reloads.

       

      3.5 Sri Lanka Food Suppliers, Accommodation and Other Markets

      Sri Lanka Food Suppliers, Accommodation and Other Markets

      Main Food Suppliers

      There is currently not a Suppliers Roster list for food suppliers approved by LPC. Up to date WFP Procurement Unit has been working with suppliers' lists approved by the CD for each purchase.

      Additional Operational Support

      There is currently not a Suppliers Roster list for NFI suppliers approved by LPC. Up to date WFP Procurement Unit has been working with suppliers' lists approved by the CD for each purchase.

      For information on Sri Lanka additional service provider contact details, please see the following link: 

      4.2.9 Sri Lanka Additional Service Provision Contact List


      3.6 Sri Lanka Additional Service Providers

      For information on Sri Lanka additional service provider contact details, please see the following link: 4.11 Sri Lanka Additional Services Contact List

      Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

      Internet Service Providers

      Are there ISPs available?

      (Yes / No)

      		 Yes

      Private or Government

      		 Private: (a) SLT, (b) Suntel, (c) Lanka Bell, (d) Lanka Internet

      Dial-up only (Yes / No)

      		 No. Broadband – leased, wireless, VSAT connections available.

      Approximate Rates

      Dial-up:

      		 Dialup – US$2 / 10 hours. For fixed services, prices vary (approx. US$2,000 for 512kbps monthly)

      Broadband:

      n/a 

      Max leasable ‘dedicated’ bandwidth

      		 Up to 2Mbps on leased lines.

      4 Sri Lanka Contact Lists

      In the following subsections the contact details for Sri Lanka will be presented. 

      4.1 Sri Lanka Government Contact List

      Ministry

      National or Provincial/State Authority

      		 Street / Physical Address Name and Title Email

      Phone Number (Office, Mobile, and Fax)

      		 Website

      Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs ,Resettlement, Rehabilitation, Northern Province Department and Youth Affairs

      		 National

      World Food Programme Partnership Office, Miloda Building, Colombo 01

      Mr.  K. Maheshan, Partnership Director

      Mr. V. Sivagnanasothi, Secretary

      Tel: 0114339327, 0112395524

      Fax: 0114641994
      Ministry of Finance National

      The Secretariat Building, Colombo 01

      		 Dr. R.H.Samarathunga, Secretary
      		0112484600

      Ministry of Education

      		 National

      Isurupaya, Battarmulla

      		 Mr. M.N. Ranasinghe, Secretary

      Tel: 94-11-2785141-10

      Fax: 94-11-2785162

      Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment

      		 National

      Sobadam Piyasa, No. 416/C/1, Robert Gunawardana Mawatha, Battaramulla

      		 Mr. D.M.A.R.B Dissanayake, Secretary
      		0112882112/13

      Ministry of Disaster Management

      		 National

      Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07

      		 Mr. J.J. Ratnasiri, Secretary
      		0112665185
      Ministry of Agriculture National

      288 Sri Jayawardenepura Mawatha, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

      		 Mr. K.D.S. Ruwanchandra, Secretary

      Tel: 94-11-2869553, 2872093, 2872097

      Fax: 94-11-2868919, 2868910

      Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine

      		 National

      Suwasiripaya, No.385, Rev. Baddegama Wimalawansa Thero Mawatha, Colombo 10.

      Mrs. Wasantha Perera, Secretary

      Tel & Fax: 94-11-2698471, 2698475, 2692913
      Ministry of Industry and Commerce National

      3, 73/1 Galle Rd, Colombo-3

      		 Mr. K.D.N. Ranjith Ashoka, Secretary
      		0112 439 352

      Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Southern Development

      		 National 19, 1 Chaithya Rd, Colombo-1 Admiral Mr. S.S. Ranasinghe (Retired), Secretary
      		0112 439 352

      Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation

      		 National

      7th Floor, Sethsiripaya (Stage II), Battaramulla

      Mr. L. P. Jayampathy, Secretary
      		0112 187 227

      Ministry of City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education

      		 National

      Lakdiya Medura, 35 New Parliament Rd, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Battaramulla

      		 Mr. M.M.P.K. Mayadunne, Secretary
      		112871821

      Department of Co-operative Development

      		 National

      330 Union Place, Colombo-2

      		 Mr. Suvindha S Singappuli, Commisioner giruwayasss@gmail.com 0112 326 075

      Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration

      		 National

      28/10, Malalasekara Mawatha, Colombo-7

      Mrs. K.M.S.D Jayasekara, Director General

      dg@slida.lk

      		 011-5980200
      Disaster Management Centre National Vidaya Mawatha Colombo-7
      		info@dmc.gov.lk

      Tel: +94-11-2136136

      Fax: +94-11-2670079
      Customs National No 40, Main street, Colombo 11, Sri Lanka

      Mr. M.A.A. Shantha, Superintendent of Customs

      		 dgc@customs.gov.lk

      +94 112 143 434

      		 http://www.customs.gov.lk/



      4.2 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Agency Contact List

      Organization Address Name Title Email Phone Number (office) Website
      ICRC 29, Layards Road;Colombo 5 Mr PETRIDIS Loukas Head of Delegation info@redcross.lk (+94) 11 250 33 46; 
      Unicef

      3/1, Rajakeeya Mawatha, Colombo 7

      Jeremy SPRIGGE

      Communication Specialist

      jsprigge@unicef.org

      +94112677550
      UNHCR

      97 Rosemead Place, Colombo 7

      Menique AMARASINGHE

      Associate Protection Officer

      amarasin@unhcr.org

      +94112683968
      UNDP

      202-204 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7

      Amanthi  WICKRAMASINGHE

      Programme Officer - Peace and Recovery

      amanthi.wickramasinghe@undp.org

      94112580691 (Ext 339)
      WFP Office 2, Jawatte Avenue, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka

      		WFP.Colombo@wfp.org +94 11 2586244

      wfp.org
      Sri Lanka Red Cross Society National Headquarters
      106, Dharmapala Mawatha,
      Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

      		info@redcross.lk

      (94) 11 2691095

      (94) 11 2691095

      4.3 Sri Lanka Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List

      Company Street / Physical Address Name Title Email Phone Number (office) Fax Number Website  Description of Services
      SGS Lanka Pvt Ltd. 141/6 Vauxhall Street Colombo

      		Lab Manager
      		+94115 395 160 +94 115376281

      https://www.sgs.lk/

      		 They have labs for chemical, microbiology testing.
      Industrial Technical Institute 363 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo Dr.(Ms) J.K.R.Radhika Samarasekera Director General info@iti.lk +94-11-2379800 +94-112379850 http://iti.lk/en/
      1. Chemical and Microbiology Analysis 
      2. Testing of food


      4.4 Sri Lanka Port and Waterways Company Contact List

      Port Name Company Name & Title Email Website  Address

      Phone Number

      (office and mobile)

      		 Fax Key Role Description of Duties
      All Customs Headquarters

      Mrs. P.S.M Charles, Director General

      		 gc@customs.gov.lk http://www.customs.gov.lk/ No 40, Main Street, Colombo 11 +94 11 2143434


      Port of Colombo Sri Lanka Ports Authority

      		https://www.slpa.lk/index.php

      No 19, Chaithya Road, Colombo 01

      		 +94 11 2323213
      		Operator Operating 2 terminals at the port of Colombo and other ports
      Port of Colombo South Asia Gateway terminal (Pvt) Ltd.

      https://www.sagt.com.lk

      		 P.O Box 141, Colombo, Sri Lanka

      +94 11 2457500

      		 +94112457558 Operator

      Operates 1 terminal at the port of Colombo
      Port of Colombo Colombo International Container Terminal
      		info@cict.lk http://www.cict.lk Port of Colombo, Marine Drive Rd, Colombo 1 +94(0) 11 2 666 888
      		Operator

      Operates 1 terminal at the port of Colombo
      Port of Hambantota Hambantota International Port Group
      		info@hipg.lk http://www.hipg.lk Hambantota Maritime Center, Mirijjawila (+94) 472 888 888
      		Management
      Port of Trincomalee Sri Lanka Ports Authority (Trincomalee)

      Mr. K.A.K.N.W. Weerasinghe, Actg. Resident Manager

      		 nwweerasinghe@slpa.lk https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/trincomalee

      +94 26 2233607

      +94 71 8688365

      +94262233601

      		 Operator
      Port of Galle Sri Lanka Ports Authority (Galle)

      Capt. Sajeewa C. Wimalasiri, Actg. Resident Manager


      		+94 91 2234963 +94912246494 Operator
      Port of Kankasanturei

      Sri Lanka Port Management and Consultancy Services Ltd

      		 Mr. M. P. Jayatissa Perera,  Resident Manager

      https://www.slpa.lk/port-colombo/kankesanthurai
      		+94 21 2059911 +94212059912 Management
      Port of Colombo, Port of Trincomalee, Port of Hambantota, Port of Galle Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
      		premier@premierlk.com http://www.premierlk.com 39A, 10th Lane, Colombo 03 +94112591492 +94112596545 Stevedoring


      4.5 Sri Lanka Airport Companies Contact List

      Airport Company Street / Physical Address Name Title Email Phone Number (office)

      Phone Number

      (mobile)

      		 Fax Number Website Description of Services
      Bandaranaike International Airport Airport and Aviation Services Ltd

      Bandaranaike International Airport,

      Katunayake, Sri Lanka      		 Mrs. M. C. G. Mahipala Head of Human Resources head.hr@airport.lk

      094 112251837
      		+94 112252116 airport.lk Operator
      BIA, RML, HRI Sri Lanka Customs No 40, Main Street, Colombo 11, Sri Lanka Mrs. P.S.M Charles Director General

      dgc@customs.gov.lk

      		 +94 112143434
      		+94 112446364 customs.gov.lk Clearance
      BIA, HRI Sri Lankan Cargo

      		Duty Airport Manager dmcargo@srilankan.com
      		+94 710212449
      		srilankancargo.com Cargo handling
      Bandaranaike International Airport CEYPETCO Aviation - Katunayake

      Bandaranaike International Airport,

      Katunayake, Sri Lanka
      		Accounting Manager
      		+94 115855412 +94 771066764

      +94 112252331

      		 ceypetco.gov.lk Fueling
      Mattala International Airport Airport and Aviation Services Ltd P.O. Box 67654, Hambantota, Sri Lanka

      amrma@airport.lk

      		 + 94 472031100
      		+94 472031133 https://www.airport.lk/mria Operator
      Mattala International Airport CEYPETCO Aviation - Mattala P.O. Box 67654, Hambantota, Sri Lanka
      		Assistant Manager
      		+94 472031946
      		+94 472031949

      http://ceypetco.gov.lk

      		 Fueling
      Rathmalana National Airport Airport and Aviation Services Ltd Colombo Airport, Rathmalana,  Sri Lanka

      		amrma@airport.lk + 94 112623030

      		https://www.airport.lk/rma

      Operator
      Rathmalana National Airport CEYPETCO Aviation - Rathmalana Colombo Airport, Rathmalana,  Sri Lanka
      		Commercial Manager

      cm@ceypetco.gov.lk

      		 +94 115666584
      		 +94 115455400 http://ceypetco.gov.lk Fueling
      Batticaloa National Airport Airport and Aviation Services Ltd Batticaloa Airport, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

      		Oic.bda@airport.lk

      +94 654549966

      		https://www.airport.lk/Bati Operator



      4.6 Sri Lanka Storage and Milling Companies Contact List

      Company Street / Physical Address Name Title Email Phone Number (office) Fax Number Website 

      Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Limited

      245/52, Old Avissawella Road,
      Orugodawatta, Wellampitiya

      		 M.T.M.Abdul Cader Director,  Sales/Marketing flour@sfml.lk

      +94 117777000

      +94 117777111

      		 https://www.sfml.lk/

      Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Limited

      No. 50 Sri Jayawardenepura Mawatha, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte


      +94 112864580

      +94 112863709

      4.7 Sri Lanka Fuel Providers Contact List

      Company Location(s) Street / Physical Address Name Title Email Phone Number (office) Fax Number Website Description of Services Provided
      CEYPETCO Countrywide

      609 Dr Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 00900

      secretariat@ceypetco.gov.lk

      		 +94 115455455 +94 115455400 http://ceypetco.gov.lk Fuel services provision

       

      4.8 Sri Lanka Transporter Contact List

      Company

      Location(s)

      Street / Physical Address

      Name

      Email

      Phone Number (office)

      Phone Number (mobile)

      Fax Number

      Description of Services Provided

      Vehicle Type

      Number of Vehicles

      Capacity per Vehicle

      Condition

      Isuru Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd

      Countrywide

      471 B Avissawella Rd Kaduwela

      S.E.De Silve


      +94 112579669


      0112538278

      Transportation

      20’Contaner, 40’ Container, Canter trucks

      56

      685T

      Good

      V.V. Karunaratne & Company

      Countrywide

      No. 579, Kandy Road, 
      Bulugaha Junction, Kelaniya


      logistics@vvkarunaratne.lk

      +94 112913166-7


      +94 11 2914153, +94 11 5422299, +94 11 5422288

      Transportation

      Prime movers, 20’ trailer, 40’ trailer, 10 wheel lorries, fully covered lorries

      144


      Good

      RRR and Company

      Countrywide

      21 Fareed Place, Colombo 04

      J. Devapiran


      +94 112334479

      0777 324 811

      011 5337 671

      Transportation


      34

      Min- 534T

      Good


      4.9 Sri Lanka Railway Companies Contact List

      Company

      Geographic Coverage

      Street / Physical Address

      Name

      Title

      Email

      Phone Number (office)

      Fax Number

      Website

      Sri Lanka Rail

      Nationwide

      Sri Lanka Rails, Colombo 10

      M.J.D Fernando

      General Manager

      gmr@railway.gov.lk

      +94 11 2 421281

      +94 11 2 446490

      http://www.railway.gov.lk

      Sri Lanka Ports Authority

      Port of Colombo

      No 19, Chaithya Road, Colombo 01




      +94 11 2323213


      https://www.slpa.lk/index.php

      4.10 Sri Lanka Supplier Contact List

       

      Company

      Name

      Email

      Phone Number (office)

      Phone Number (mobile)

      Fax Number

      Sooriya traders

      E. Thyagnanasooriyan

      tsundaram@sltnet.lk

      0112381053-3


      0112381051

      Hasitha Group

      A.C Perera

      info@hasithagroup.biz

      0117549865


      0114542205

      Karachchi South M.P.C.S Ltd

      General Manager

      ksmpcs@gmail.com

      0212285752


      0212285604

      Captain Rice Mill

      K.M.g.M. Azmy

      mohamed111azmy@gmail.com

      0777253078

      0252247227


      New Rice Mill

      Ibrahim

      nricemill@gmail.com

      0652247255


      0652247255

      Mariyam Food Products

      Aleem

      mariamfoods@gmail.com
      mariyamfood@dialognet.lk

      011422233


      0114387770

      New Asmath Rice Mill

      Sulaiman Lebbe

      asmathricemill@yahoo.com

      0272226786


      0272223839

      Rice Lanka Processing (Pvt) Ltd

      Haroon

      ricelanka@okazpl.com

      0272225110


      0272225230
      0114387307

      New Royal Rice Mill

      Subair

      newroyalrm@yahoo.com

      0272225001


      0272223073

      Kaleefa Rice Mill

      Rishard

      kaleefarm@gmail.com


      0272246284

      Halick Rice Mill

      Harees

      halickricemill@gmail.com

      0277402101


      0272222629

      Sunil Traders

      Thusitha

      suniltrades@sltnet.lk

      0112472105


      0112335036

      4.11 Sri Lanka Additional Services Contact List

      Type of Service Company Phone Number (office) Description of Services Provided
       

      Mahesh Mallwaratchie Enterprises

      		 011-2365251/3,2502008 Standard Cars
       

      Casons

      		 405070/777312500 Nissan Cars/Mazda/Soluna
       

      Ebert Silva

      		 2716471 Hyundai-Trajet (MPV)


      5 Sri Lanka Annexes

      The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Sri Lanka LCA

      5.1 Sri Lanka Acronyms and Abbreviations

      Acronym

      Full Name

      AWB

      Airway Bill

      BL

      Bill of Lading

      BIA

      Bandaranaike International Airport

      C&F

      Cost & Freight

      CAA

      Civil Aviation Authority

      CARE

      Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere

      CFS

      Container Freight Stations

      FAO

      Food and Agriculture Organization

      GPRS

      General Pocket Radio Service

      GRT

      Gross Register Tonnage

      IATA

      International Air Transport Association

      ICAO

      International Civil Aviation Organization

      IDPs

      Internally Displaced Persons

      ILS

      Instrument Landing System

      IMF

      International Monetary Fund

      INGO

      International NGO

      IOM

      International Organization for Migration

      ITI

      Industrial Technical Institute

      ISPs

      Internet Service Providers

      KIA

      Katunayake International Airport

      KVA

      Kilo Volt Ampere

      LCA

      Logistics Capacity Assessment

      MOU

      Memorandum of Understanding

      MT

      Metric Tons

      MW

      Megawatt

      N/A

      Not Available

      NDB

      Non-directional beacon

      NFI

      Non-food Items

      NGO

      Non-governmental Organization

      OCHA

      Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

      RC

      Resident Coordinator

      RoRo

      Roll on Roll off

      SLPA

      Sri Lanka Ports Authority

      SLR

      Sri Lanka Railways

      SLSQC

      Sri Lanka Standard on Quality Control

      SLTB

      Sri Lanka Transport Board

      T

      Tons

      T&D

      Transmission and Distribution

      TEUs

      Twenty Foot Equivalent Units

      THC

      Terminal Handling Charge

      UNAIDS

      Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS

      UNCT

      United Nations Country Team

      UNDP

      United Nations Development Programme

      UNEP

      United Nations Environmental Programme

      UNESCO

      United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

      UNFPA

      United Nations Population Fund

      UNHAS

      United Nations Humanitarian Air Service

      UNHCR

      United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

      UNICEF

      United Nations Children's Fund

      (V)HF

      (Very) High Frequency

      VOR

      VHF (Very High Frequency) omnidirectional radio range

      V-SAT

      Very Smart Aperture Terminal

      WASH

      Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

      WCO

      World Customs Organization

      WFP

      World Food Programme

      WHO

      World Health Organization

      WVI

      World Vision International