Colombo Port’s Strategic Rise: A New Era of Indian Ocean Logistics.
Colombo Port is solidifying its status as a critical maritime hub, with the Adani-controlled CWIT terminal achieving record performance. As regional supply chains pivot, transshipment volumes from India are becoming a major driver for Sri Lanka's port competitiveness.
International Health Alert: WHO Monitors Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Expedition Cruise.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating an international response to a Hantavirus outbreak originating on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has resulted in three deaths and confirmed cases across multiple countries.
Sri Lanka’s Regional Centre for Maritime Studies Expands Training Initiatives.
The Regional Centre for Maritime Studies (RCMS) in Sri Lanka, partnered with France, has successfully trained 300 officials and is now extending its specialized maritime security and safety programs to neighboring Asian nations.
Severe Human Cost of Maritime Conflict: Iranian Union Reports Dozens of Seafarer Deaths.
The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate reports that over 40 civilian seafarers, including sailors and dock workers, have died following US and Israeli strikes, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Persian Gulf.












