Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Company typeGovernment-owned corporation
Predecessor
  • Colombo Port Commission
  • Port (Cargo) Corporation
  • Port Tally & Protective Services Corporation
Founded1 August 1979 (1979-08-01)
Headquarters,
Key people
Revenue
  • Rs. 27,805 million (2011)
  • Rs. 25,304 million (2010)
  • Rs. 8,356 million (2011)
  • Rs. 4,439 million (2010)
  • Rs. 647 million (2011)
  • Rs. -1,032 million (2010)
Total assets
  • Rs. 222,709 million (2011)
  • Rs. 203,759 million (2010)
Total equity
  • Rs. 87,113 million (2011)
  • Rs. 86,519 million (2010)
OwnerGovernment of Sri Lanka
Number of employees
  • 9,340 (2018)
  • 12,824 (2010)
ParentMinistry of Ports and Shipping
Websiteslpa.lk

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is the state-owned operator of major commercial ports in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1979, SLPA currently operates ports in Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Kankesanthurai, Oluvil, Point Pedro and Trincomalee. As of 31 March 2013 SLPA had a 3% stake in Colombo Dockyard.