Adani Ports Begins Colombo Ops
PORTS & SHIPPING

Adani Ports Begins Colombo Ops

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has officially commenced operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) in Sri Lanka, marking a major milestone in its global expansion strategy. The terminal, a joint venture between Adani Ports, Sri Lanka’s John Keells Holdings, and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, represents one of the most significant foreign investments in the island nation’s infrastructure sector.

The CWIT project is designed to be a state-of-the-art container terminal, developed at a cost of around $700 million. It is expected to significantly boost Colombo’s status as a key transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean. Once fully operational, the terminal will handle ultra-large container vessels, thereby enhancing maritime trade and connectivity in the region. Adani Ports’ entry into Sri Lanka aligns with its broader vision to create a strong network of ports in strategically located maritime corridors. This move also strengthens India-Sri Lanka bilateral economic ties and underlines India's increasing role in regional logistics and trade infrastructure.

The terminal's launch is anticipated to attract more shipping lines, increase trade volumes, and generate local employment, reinforcing Colombo’s importance in global maritime commerce.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has officially commenced operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) in Sri Lanka, marking a major milestone in its global expansion strategy. The terminal, a joint venture between Adani Ports, Sri Lanka’s John Keells Holdings, and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, represents one of the most significant foreign investments in the island nation’s infrastructure sector. The CWIT project is designed to be a state-of-the-art container terminal, developed at a cost of around $700 million. It is expected to significantly boost Colombo’s status as a key transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean. Once fully operational, the terminal will handle ultra-large container vessels, thereby enhancing maritime trade and connectivity in the region. Adani Ports’ entry into Sri Lanka aligns with its broader vision to create a strong network of ports in strategically located maritime corridors. This move also strengthens India-Sri Lanka bilateral economic ties and underlines India's increasing role in regional logistics and trade infrastructure. The terminal's launch is anticipated to attract more shipping lines, increase trade volumes, and generate local employment, reinforcing Colombo’s importance in global maritime commerce.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Honeywell Unveils AI Tools to Enhance Green Hydrogen Efficiency

"Honeywell has introduced Honeywell Protonium, a comprehensive suite of advanced technologies driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), aimed at improving the efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of green hydrogen production. The technology is designed to address key industry challenges such as power intermittency, high production costs, and carbon intensity, thereby facilitating the wider adoption of clean hydrogen as a sustainable energy source.The first deployment of Honeywell Protonium will take place at Aternium, a US-based large-scale clean hydrogen pro..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

NHAI Plans Link Road for Expressway Access

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is evaluating the construction of an 18 km road to connect the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway, within Karnataka, to the Bengaluru-Kolar Highway (NH 75). This strategic link is aimed at improving connectivity for motorists travelling towards the Andhra Pradesh border, including destinations like Chittoor and Tirupati. Currently, a 68 km section of the expressway — from Hoskote to Bethamangala near Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) — is operational. However, due to the absence of seamless end-to-end connectivity, users are forced to navigate through narr..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Bengaluru to Get 40-Km Signal-Free Transit Corridor

In a major push to modernize Bengaluru’s transport infrastructure, the Karnataka Government has approved the construction of a 32.15 km double-decker flyover with a metro line along the city’s Outer Ring Road. This transformative initiative aims to ease the daily commute for thousands and provide lasting relief from the city's chronic traffic congestion. In tandem, an additional 8 km elevated stretch will be constructed on Magadi Road as part of Namma Metro’s Phase III expansion. Together, these projects will add over 40 km of new, signal-free metro routes—making daily travel faster, ..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?