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October 21, 2026
The Port Journal

Colombo moves to boost box capacity as trade volatility lifts hub demand

Sri Lanka’s flagship port, which has long dominated hub activity in the region but now has emerging rivals in India, is pushing capacity expansion plans to better respond to swings in container flows.

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Colombo moves to boost box capacity as trade volatility lifts hub demand
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Sri Lanka’s flagship port, which has long dominated hub activity in the region but now has emerging rivals in India, is pushing capacity expansion plans to better respond to swings in container flows.

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