- Port Overview
- Description and Contacts of Key Companies
- Port Performance
- Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
- Berthing Specifications
- General Cargo Handling Berths
- Port Handling Equipment
- Container Facilities
- Customs Guidance
- Terminal Information
- Stevedoring
- Hinterland Information
- Port Security
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 |
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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 |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
n/a |
n/a |
Major Import Campaigns |
n/a |
n/a |
Other Comments |
n/a |
Handling Figures for YEAR |
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Vessel Calls |
n/a |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
n/a |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
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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 |
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Conventional Berth |
n/a |
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Container Berth |
n/a |
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Silo Berth |
n/a |
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Berthing Tugs |
n/a |
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Water Barges |
n/a |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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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 |
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Dockside Crane |
n/a |
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Container Gantries |
n/a |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
1 x 20 T |
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Reachstacker |
n/a |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
n/a |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
n/a |
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Transtainer |
n/a |
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Forklifts |
n/a |
Container Facilities
Port of Galle is mainly for cruise not for container handling.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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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) |
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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 |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |