MSC INGY call in Sri Lanka sets new handling record at CICT
EconomyNext: Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) recorded its highest single-vessel performance, handling 10,407 container moves, about 15,113 TEUs, when MSC INGY docked recently, the company said.
Operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the vessel is one of the larger container ships calling at Colombo.
The terminal achieved a gross vessel rate exceeding 200 moves per hour and a gross crane rate of over 30 moves per crane per hour, during the call.
“Achieving this milestone reflects our strong operational coordination and ability to handle ULCVs at peak efficiency,” CICT CEO Jan Zhang said.
The terminal is operated by China Merchants Port Holdings and has consistently enhanced its handling capabilities through investments in equipment, yard optimisation, and process improvements, it said.
CICT said it has accommodated some of the largest vessels calling at the Port of Colombo, supporting its position as a leading transhipment hub in South Asia.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s maritime industry is on a strong growth trajectory, supported by rising port activity, expanding logistics capabilities, and the country’s strategic location along one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. The recent achievement by CICT in recording its highest single-vessel performance with the arrival of the MSC INGY highlights the increasing scale and efficiency of operations at the Port of Colombo. As Sri Lanka advances its ambition of becoming a leading maritime hub in South Asia, significant business/investment opportunities are emerging for foreign businesses/investors and global maritime operators. Key opportunities exist in port expansion and terminal development, shipping and feeder services, warehousing, integrated logistics, bunkering, ship repair and marine engineering services. The continued growth in container volumes and transshipment activities is also driving demand for smart port technologies, digital logistics solutions, cold chain infrastructure, and supply chain management services. Investors with expertise in maritime infrastructure, logistics technology, and sustainable port operations are well positioned to benefit from the sector’s long-term growth potential.
With strong regional connectivity and increasing international shipping activity, Sri Lanka offers foreign businesses/investors a strategic gateway to South Asian trade and a growing platform for maritime-related investments.
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