Colombo Port’s Strategic Evolution: Scaling New Heights in Global Transshipment.
The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) is driving growth at the Port of Colombo, which handled 8.2 million TEUs in 2025. Leveraging a strategic location and increasing Indian freight demand, Colombo continues to solidify its role as a critical global transshipment hub.
Sri Lanka Financial Update: Rupee Fluctuations and Customs Revenue Surge.
The Sri Lankan rupee saw a marginal decline against the dollar while bond yields trended upward. Simultaneously, Sri Lanka Customs significantly outperformed its revenue targets for April and the first four months of the year.
Sri Lanka Customs Exceeds Revenue Targets Amid Regional Logistics Shift.
Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its mid-April revenue targets by LKR 71.8 billion, reaching a total of LKR 765.7 billion, largely driven by increased transit cargo activity due to regional geopolitical tensions.
German Exporters Maintain Growth Outlook Despite Geopolitical Instability.
Despite concerns over the ongoing Middle East conflict and U.S. trade tensions, a majority of German firms remain optimistic about export growth in 2026, according to a recent Allianz Trade survey.
















