The 10th anniversary of the Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference held last month saw posthumous recognition of several industry leaders as well as existing companies and individuals for their contribution to the maritime, shipping and logistics sector. Those who were posthumously recognised were the late Ravindra Galhena, Rohan Abeywickrema and Julian Bevis. Separately, former Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya, Hayleys Advantis Ltd., and senior journalist and Daily FT Editor Nisthar Cassim were recognised as well by the CIMC Sri Lanka founder Rohan Masakorala. Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof officiated at the presentation ceremony as well.

Sri Lanka’s largest and most prestigious three-day maritime and logistics conference will be held from 27 to 29 November at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, with over 60 speakers participating.

• Optimum usage of energy is a mandatory requirement says SLPA Managing Director Eng. Ganaka Hemachandra

“A project and process are currently underway to utilise land owned by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) and the Port of Colombo (POC) for solar energy harvesting, aiming to produce green hydrogen under the port’s Green Energy Initiative program,” said SLPA Managing Director Eng. Ganaka Hemachandra.

The 7th edition of the Colombo International Maritime & Logistics Conference will be held in Colombo from 27 to 29 November at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur, the upcoming conference is your gateway to a world of knowledge acquisition and understanding along with exploring fresh prospects in the South Asian shipping and logistics markets, in comparison to the global trends. The organisers invite the industry to immerse themselves in an atmosphere where they can connect and network with industry leaders from around the world. Top international and local professionals will discuss innovation and collaboration at the conference and the future of shipping, ports, air and logistics industry developments and the competition trends in the region along with technology, will be the highlights among many other topics.

“The changing maritime geographies due to economic output and the trends adopted by main lines and feeder operators are bound to change over the next decade. Competition among ports to attract new businesses will increase as the capacities in the Indian subcontinent and the Far East and Middle East are being expanded rapidly. This regional discussion on Colombo being relevant as the main transshipment port, while India, Bangladesh and Pakistan are expanding their capabilities with many reforms and infrastructure in partnership with global industry giants will be a key highlight that will be discussed at the Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference (CIMLC) 2024,” said its founder Rohan Masakorala.

The 7th edition of the Colombo International Maritime & Logistics Conference will be held in Colombo from 27 to 29 November at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur, the upcoming conference is your gateway to a world of knowledge acquisition and understanding along with exploring fresh prospects in the South Asian shipping and logistics markets, in comparison to the global trends. The organisers invite the industry to immerse themselves in an atmosphere where they can connect and network with industry leaders from around the world. Top international and local professionals will discuss innovation and collaboration at the conference and the future of shipping, ports, air and logistics industry developments and the competition trends in the region along with technology, will be the highlights among many other topics.

Two key topics will be discussed with eminent industry personnel on the 2nd and 3rd days of the 7th edition of the Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference which starts on 27 November at Cinnamon Grand. These two fireside chats will add a macro picture for Sri Lanka along with 11 sessions on key industry developments at the conference.

• Seventh edition official chambers are AmCham and AHK
• 20 current and futuristic topics in a new competing environment

The Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference will bring shipping, ports and logistics industry experts to Colombo, to discuss the regional and global developments of each sector.

With the right strategies and moves, Sri Lanka is well on its way to becoming a maritime hub, revealed experts at the recent inauguration of the Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference (CIMC) 2024.

CIMC 2024 is the seventh edition of the Maritime and Logistics Conference, held on a rotational basis in South Asia among maritime nations. The conference focuses on discussing the regional developments of the shipping, ports, and logistics industry, which is a significant contributor for the economic development of South Asian countries.

The Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference is held in South Asia on a rotational basis among the maritime nations of the sub-continent. The focus of the conference is to bring in the shipping, ports and logistics industry to discuss the regional developments of each sector.