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THE SRI LANKA SHIPPERS COUNCIL
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Events
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council : Industry Visits organized
- Discussion with SAGT
- Discussion with Mr. J. S. Dissanayake, Chairman of the Association of Inland Container Depot Operators
- Awareness Session on 'Proper Utilization of Incoterms and Contract of Carriage'
- Discussion with Mr. A.M.A.B Atapattu, Director of Licensing
- Discussion with Mr. K. J Weerasinghe, Chief Negotiator of International Trade Office
- Webinar on Digital Signature Facility for paperless processing
- An awareness seminar on the recent guidelines issued by DGMS on local charges for imports in Sri Lanka
- 50th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Shippers' Council
- Global Shippers' Forum Annual Meeting
- Tree planting campaign at Hambantota Port to commemorate 50th Anniversary
- SLSC 45th Annual General Meeting and the Post Business Session
- Sri Lanka Customs Export Facilitation Centre- Logistics & Trade Forum- organised by SAC & SLSC
- SLSC - 44th Annual General Meeting and the Post Business Session
- Field Visit to Cargo Village at the Bandaranaike International Airport
- SLSC - 43rd Annual General Meeting
- Awareness Seminar on Avoiding risks on ad-hoc charges in international trade contracts
- Sri Lanka Ports, Trade & Logistics Conference & Exhibition
- Awareness Session to highlight the progress and AW new Applications
- Register today to attend the Field visit to Hambantota International Airport and Magampura New Port
- Awareness seminar - Regularizing Methyl Bromide Fumigation Procedure & usage
- Awareness seminar on Simplified Vat Scheme(S-VAT)
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News
- SLSC acknowledged South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) as 'Preferred Terminal Operator'
- SLSC, AASL discuss strategic collaboration to enhance trade sector
- SLSC and SLPA unite for significant strides towards imports and exports
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council Takes Proactive Steps to Enhance Industry Efficiency
- Discussion with Mr. K. J Weerasinghe, Chief Negotiator of International Trade Office
- Sri Lanka Shippers Council (SLSC) organized a visit to the Export Facilitation Center (EFC)
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council and Export Development Board Join Forces to Boost Sri Lanka's Export Sector
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council has its say over multiple issues
- UK Visa Appointments on time from the Visa Facilitation Centre at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce For Your Convenience
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council believes there to be dire repercussions to be faced, due to continued mockery connected to shipping regulations changes
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka - External Sector Performance January 2023
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka - External Sector Performance November 2022
- Briefs on International Trade (BIT) 2022 [14] - Department of Commerce
- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains policy interest rates at their current levels
- Circular from the Department of Commerce
- Talk to Sri Lanka Consulate General in Dubai UAE
- Briefs on International Trade (BIT) 2022/[12] - Overview of the Market Opportunities
- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Monetary Policy Review: No. 06 - August 2022
- Briefs on International Trade (BIT) 2022 [11] - Department of Commerce
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka - External Sector Performance June 2022
- Briefs on International Trade (BIT) 2022 [10] - Department of Commerce
- Supply of Diesel by Lanka IOC against USD
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka - External Sector Performance May 2022
- The 52nd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Shippers' Council - Chairman's Speech
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka - External Sector Performance April 2022
- The 52nd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Shippers' Council
- Briefs on International Trade (BIT) 2022 [08] - Department of Commerce
- Exporters sound alarm on impact to revenue and Sri Lanka's credibility
- Talk With the Commercial Officer in Sri Lanka Embassy in Tokyo, JAPAN
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka - External Sector Performance Mar 2022
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka - External Sector Performance Feb 2022
- Shippers concerned over disruption of services
- Sri Lanka shippers asks for international trade not to be disrupted, condemns violence
- Credit Line available to import goods from India
- Briefs on International Trade (BIT) 2022 [06] - Department of Commerce
- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Releases its Annual Report for the Year 2021
- Briefs on International Trade (BIT) 2022 [05] - Department of Commerce
- Private sector warns crises causing $ 50 m daily economic loss
- Briefs on International Trade (BIT) 2022 [04] - Department of Commerce
- Brief on the Changes to the Imports and Exports (Control) Act No.1 of 1969 in March 2022
- CSR Initiative: Book Donation Event in Anuradhapura
- IT Sector Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and prospects for Sri Lankan IT Companies
- The serious concern of the Forex crisis as outlined by the Sri Lanka Shippers' Council
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka - External Sector Performance 2021
- Sri Lanka Tea Board - Trade Fair Participation 2022
- Briefs on International Trade (BIT) 2021/06 - Department of Commerce
- Government Notifications - Sri Lanka Tea Board Law
- Briefs on International Trade (BIT) 2021
- Guideline No 05 - Local chargers on Imports to Sri Lanka
- External Sector Performance - August 2021
- Colombo-bound container vessel impounded at Ctg port
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council Welcomes Director General of Merchant Shipping New Guideline
- The 51st Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Shippers' Council
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council Concerns - X Press Pearl Catastrophe
- Sri Lanka exporters, importers battle high rates, box shortfalls to maintain trade lifeline
- Port of Colombo Operation Update
- Port of Colombo Operation Update
- Unlawful Surcharge implemented by Consolidators
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council meeting with the Chairman and Senior Management of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority
- Hambantota International Port Group Tariff - 2021
- Hambantota International Port Services Tariff - 2021
- Port of Colombo: All Operations Return to Normal
- Sri Lanka Custom's Trader Re-registration initiative
- The 50th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Shippers' Council
- Chairman's Address - Mr. Suren Abeysekera
- Payments by Importers/Exporters to Freight Forwarders for Logistics Services
- Article by Mr. Suren Abeysekera - Sri Lanka The Future Hub for Logistics
- 49th AGM Sri Lanka Shippers' Council 2019-2020
- Speech by the Chief Guest Mr. Mangala P. B. Yapa
- Speech by the Outgoing Chairman of Sri Lanka Shippers Council - Mr. Chrisso de Mel
- Speech by the Incoming Chairman of Sri Lanka Shippers Council - Mr. Suren Abeysekera
- EU - Regulations on Packaging Material with effect from 14th of December 2019
- 48th AGM Sri Lanka Shippers' Council 2018-2019
- Speech by the Chief Guest & the Keynote speaker Hon. Eran Wickramaratne
- Speech by Chairman, Mr. Chrisso de Mel at the Post Business Session of 48th Annual General Meeting
- Sean Van Dort confirmed as new GSF Chairman
- Speech by Incoming Chairman, Mr. Chrisso de Mel at the SLSC Post Business Session of 47th Annual General Meeting
- Speech by the Chief Guest and keynote speaker Hon. Dr. Harsha de Silva, Deputy Minister, Ministry of National Polices and Economic Affairs
- 47th AGM Sri Lanka Shippers' Council 2017-2018
- Arjuna no-balls GSP+ benefit with THC move
- Competition Policy Issues HK Competition Commission SubmissionHamburg Sud-Maersk Merger
- US antitrust regulators raid Box Club meeting
- GSF report says radical changes to container shipping market need new solutions
- Sri Lanka shippers' Council salutes the Ghana Minister of Maritime Authority for recognizing the plight of its shippers.
- Reforms in the Shipping Industry
- 46th AGM Sri Lanka Shippers' Council 2016-2017
- Press Release: GSF welcomes new board member
- Global Shippers' Forum Chief hails SL's strong competition laws
- GSF announces plan to stop container surcharges
- New container weighing rules: GSF says unjustified VGM charges are unacceptable
- Guidance on the implementation of the SOLAS VI Regulation 2 amendment
- Shippers Council ICC Transport Guideline
- Shippers Council confers honorary membership on Chullant? Jayasuriya
- Shippers' Council says 'no' to additional fee under new IMO rules
- Media Release - 50th Annivesary of Sri Lanka Shippers' Council
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council to celebrate its 50th Anniversary this year
- Shippers' Council Chairman warns importers of attempt to distort freight market once again
- The Sri Lanka Shippers council welcomed the single window concept implemented by the Sri Lanka customs
- Shippers Council extends best wishes to PM
- 45th AGM Sri Lanka Shippers' Council 2015-2016
- Shippers' Council expresses concern over Customs Chief's sudden resignation
- NCE organises awareness seminar on Sri Lanka's FTAs with India and Pakistan and proposed FTA with China
- GSF calls for rigorous monitoring KPI's for shipping alliances
- Private sector expresses concern over truck operators' strike at Colombo Port
- Sri Lanka Customs - Notice to All Importers/CHAA
- Guidelines issued by Sri Lanka Customs about Documentation & Examination Procedure at Export Facilitation Centre (EFC).
- Media Releaes: Sri Lanka Shippers' Council hails the Sri Lanka Customs initiative to facilitate exports
- Export Facilitation Centre - Container Flow
- Sri Lanka Customs Notice - Goods Clearance sms Service
- Sri Lanka Customs - Notice to Exporters e-CDN
- Trade Notice - Guidelines issued by the Director General of Merchant shipping
- Sri Lanka Customs Exports Facilitation Centre - Objectives, Process and its Benefits to the trade
- Sri Lanka Customs - Notice to Exporters
- 44th AGM Sri Lanka Shippers' Council 2014-2015
- Sri Lanka Custom's Announcement: Establishment of a Centralized Cargo Processing Facility at Port Access Road
- Trade notice - Issued by Director General Merchant Shipping - Maximum Delivery Order fee
- Trade Notice - To be vigilant on exorbitant local charges by some service providers
- The Extraordinary Gazette on Terminal Handling and Other Charges
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council welcomes the Budget Proposals on Shipping
- Customs Notice Penalty Tables for late reporting and amendments to cargo manifest
- Trade Notice - A list of licensed FFs with DGMS as at 08/11/2013
- P3 Network Takes Shape [Infographic]
- Trade Notice Sri Lanka Customs - New Gazette No 1829/39 of 27/09/2013
- Notice issued by Director General Merchant Shipping for non licensed Freight Forwarders and NVOCC Operators
- IMO passes mandatory container weighing - but with a compromise for shippers
- Shipper anger grows as more airlines weigh in with costly surcharge change
- The Minister of Finance has issued regulations and Colombo and Hambantota ports have been declared as Free Ports
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council Meeting with Sri Lanka Customs
- Changes to the Export Cargo Clearance Procedure
- Container lines band up to beat the blues
- 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Shippers' Council
- Awareness Seminar on Avoiding risks on ad-hoc charges in international trade contracts
- Full Implimentation Of Sri Lanka Custom'S Asycuda World System
- New 20ft box design promises greater capacity for shippers
- Shipping lines cut capacity and up rates as Asia-Europe stays weak
- Sri Lanka Shippers' Council visits Mattala Airport and Magampura Port
- Container Ship Capacity Around the World Is Up 6 Percent
- Full time AW help desk to solve urgent operational issues is now in place at Sri Lanka customs.
- Trade Circular 21:IMPORTANT TRADE NOTICE for all methyl bromide users
- SLSC Circular to the membership / Importers & Exporters
- Open discussion to review the progress on SLPA cargo management module
- Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Circular: Implementation of the Cargo Management Module for Imports
- 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Shippers' Council
- Progress review discussion on Asycuda World (AW) Implementation
- Awareness Seminar on Regularizing Methyl Bromide Fumigation Procedure and Usage
- SLSC conducted Inspection tour to SLPA Warehouses
- Online Submission of CUSDECs with blend sheets
- Sri Lanka Ports Authority Notice to all Exporters/Shippers/Forwarding Agencies
- Monitoring Procedure for fumigation using Me Br Incompliance with Montreal Protocol
- Seminar on current status of Simplified VAT scheme
- Advance Facilities to the Shipping Industry from SL Ports Authority, an awareness seminar organized by Sri Lanka Shippers Council
- Shippers' Council Visits Colombo South Harbour
- Sri Lanka shippers expect fall in freight rates
- The 31st Federation of ASIAN Shippers Council
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- Terminal Storage Concessions to CICT Customers due to Covid-19
- Terminal Storage Concessions due to Covid-19
- Special Notice - SLPA
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2018 - 2019
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2017 - 2018
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2016 - 2017
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2015 - 2016
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2014 - 2015
- Sri Lanka Shippers Council, recently met the Minister of Finance Honorable Mr. Ravi Karunanayake to discuss the Industry Issues
- The Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Shippers' Council recently met with the newly appointed Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2013 - 2014
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2012 - 2013
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2011 - 2012
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2010 - 2011
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2009 - 2010
- ASC annual meeting huge boost to the country
- Shipping ASC meeting ideal for shipping industry
- Fifth annual meeting of the ASIAN Shippers Council
- EU shippers to assist Asia counter cartelisation of shipping lines Asian shippers unaware of European laws ending liner conferences
- Fifth Annual Meeting of the Asian Shippers Council 13th to 15th August 2009 in Colombo
- Integrators increase prices as the cost of carrying air goes up
- No anti competition laws in Sri Lanka SL shippers say time right for govt. to reform laws
- Ports and airports affected by extreme weather
- Press Statement from HongKong Shippers Council
- Rates improving, but recovery remains uncertain
- Shipping hit by global downturn
- Sri Lanka Asian shippers meet mounts liner challenge
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2008 - 2009
- Riding on the crest of maritime reform
- Liner shipping vs EU - again
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2007 - 2008
- 18 Carriers were heavily fined by MOC
- Across the Strait Shippers Alliance 3rd AGM
- ASC rallies behind South China shippers in opposing THC
- Asian countries fight iniquitous
- Asian shippers praise THC veto
- Asian shippers protest liners’ THC hike Formal complaint lodged with Beijing which sees THCs as anti-competitive
- China rejects 4 container conferences’ THC hikes It imposes penalties on 2 of them - IRSA and ISSA - for breaching rules
- Sri Lanka port plans four feeder berths to ease traffic
- Letter to Competition Commission of India by Western India Shippers’ Association
- MOC’s Opinion on Handling the Issue of Increasing THC Level in South China by the Liner Agreements
- PRC MOC disapproves South China THC increases, says liners in violation of Decree 10
- Shipping Lines prefer Indian ports to Colombo
- South China Shippers Reject Proposed THC Increase
- Sri Lanka national line to buy cargo ship
- Sri Lanka risks losing transshipment hub status, expert warns
- THC - ten years of discussions, yet inconclusive
- The issue of increasing THC level in South China
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2006 - 2007
- Press Release Tripartite Shippers Meeting
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2005 - 2006
- Joint declaration of the 2005 (TSM)
- 28th Annual General Meeting and the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Asian Shippers’ Council
- 28th Annual General Meeting and 2nd Annual Meeting - Action Programme
- Press Release - Association of Shippers Councils of Bangladesh India Pakistan and Sri Lanka
- US Customs Container Security Initiative
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2004 - 2005
- THC no-show upsets shippers' councils
- Latest THC breakdown ‘vague’
- 15th Annual General Meeting of ASCOBIPS
- Federation of ASEAN Shippers Councils 27th Annual General Meeting
- Meeting with Intra-Asia Discussion Agreement
- FASC chief Lu pessimistic about upcoming talks with carriers
- Asian shippers see red at lines with ‘attitude’ on THC debate
- More News on Thc
- THCs charged at both ends often exceed freight rates
- Homeland Security Announces Cargo Security Final Rules
- DHS Secretary Ridge on Homeland Security Budget
- China ministries at loggerheads over THCs
- Principles of Maritime Transport Policy
- Merchant Shipping Notice
- Compliance with International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
- Annual Reports & Accounts 2003 - 2004
- ICC/ESCAP Regional Conference on Transportation Facilitation and Trade Growth in Asia
- Past Events
- Past Chairmens
- THC (Terminal Handling Charges)
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Educational
- Advanced Certificate Course on International Trade
- Cinec - SLSC Scholarships in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2022
- Cinec - Professor Lalith Edirisinghe Second Book Distribution
- Cinec - SLSC Scholarships in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2021
- Cinec - SLSC Scholarships in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2019
- Cinec - SLSC Scholarships in Freight Forwarding, Logistics & Multimodal Transport
- CINEC Maritime Campus-City Branch Course Schedule for 2014 / 2015
- CINEC Maritime Campus-City Branch Course Schedule for 2013 / 2014
- SLSC scholarship program for logistics and trade industry
- Import Module of Online Cargo Management System for FCL delivery
- How to take a print out of the container page in Asycuda World system
- SLPA newly implemented Cargo Management Module
- Me Br Fumigation and other fumigation procedures
- Review of Simplified Value Added Tax Scheme
- Direct Trade Input CUSDEC key in ASYCUDA World
- INCOTERMS 2010 Rules
- Sri Lanka's First ever Logistics & International Trade Quiz
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