Colombo is chasing the re-capture of its past transhipment dominance.

Colombo Port on the south west coast of Sri Lanka is a natural transhipment hub for the South Asian region and handles 95% of Sri Lanka’s international trade.

Facilities include two terminals, Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) and Queen Elizabeth Quay (QEQ). During the late 1980s and early 1990s, container traffic rose rapidly and Colombo established its position in transhipments for the Indian sub-continent due to natural advantages such as location near the East-West trunk routes and a well-protected deep water harbour.