Awareness seminar – Regularizing Methyl Bromide Fumigation Procedure & usage

Areas to be covered,

• Me Br effects on environment & ozone layer
• Importance of monitoring fumigation activities
• ISPM -15 / IPPC Regulations for Me Br Fumigation
• Guidelines - Me Br Fumigation for Export and Import Consignments (Country Requirements, Statistics, additional fumigation declarations )
• Fumigation Conditions and practical difficulties during supervision
• Fumigation as a Phytosanitary Requirement
• Fulfillment of Phytosanitary requirements for stored pests

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Notice to all Exporters/Shippers/Forwarding Agencies

“Trade to be informed that all documentation for export cargo will be handled only through the online system with effect from 02nd May 2012”
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Seminar on current status of Simplified VAT scheme

In view of the vital role played by the Export and Import Sector in the country in achieving strong economic growth, Sri Lanka Shippers' Council organised a seminar in collaboration with Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on the SVAT Scheme on the 29th March 2012 to create greater awareness among the stakeholders in the industry. Ms. Deepani Herath, Deputy Commissioner of S-VAT, IRD gave a very informative and detailed presentation on procedure and issues relating to SVAT

The seminar was well attended by all stakeholders, where the participants had an opportunity to clear all doubts of the S-VAT scheme after implementation in April 2011 during the Q&A session handled by Mr. J.P.D.R. Jayasekera, Commissioner, SVAT and Mr. T M Samarasinghe, Assessor of IRD
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Advance Facilities to the Shipping Industry from SL Ports Authority, an awareness seminar organized by Sri Lanka Shippers Council

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority is moving forward with its automation program and are promoting the trading community to understand the concept of their new operating system. In keeping line with this, the Sri Lanka Shipper's Council, the apex body represents the voice of the Sri Lankan Shipper's largely, in its continuous pursuit to educate trade, organized an awareness seminar on extension of the NAVI'S system, together with Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Bank of Ceylon on 26th January at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
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Shippers' Council Visits Colombo South Harbour

Council members of Sri Lanka Shippers' Council (SLSC) conducted a field visit to the Colombo South Harbour Development Project in order to familiarise themselves with the layout and the project work. A presentation made by Project Engineer of the site, K. M. T. B. Ganegoda provided a glimpse of the entire project.
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Annual Report & Accounts 2010/2011

Sri Lanka's economy grew by an impressive 8.0 per cent in 2010, reflecting a fast recovery from the setback suffered in 2009 and moved to a high and sustainable growth path. All key sectors of the economy demonstrated a commendable performance in 2010.
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Ports and airports affected by extreme weather

All the UK’s major airports are open, although many are still reporting disruptions due to extreme weather conditions, while the country’s busiest two container ports continue to be affected.
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Rates improving, but recovery remains uncertain

Improvements in ocean container rates should not fool the industry into thinking an industry-wide recovery is underway, according to consultant Drewry’s latest report.
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Shipping ASC meeting ideal for shipping industry

The Asian Shippers’ Council (ASC) annual meeting hosted by Sri Lanka provided an ideal opportunity for the country to market our shipping industry in a positive manner. It also enabled the country to realize its full potential as a key international gateway for shipping said, Chairman Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council, Randolph Perera.
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