CONTAINER TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT: THE SRI LANKA EXPERIENCE (1980-2002)

Symbol: UNCTAD/SHIP/494(18)

This monograph presents the evolution of containerization in the port of Colombo from 1998 to 2002. It describes the way in which the authorities took advantage of the "window of opportunity" open to them for this traffic and the successful conversion of the port into an important trans-shipment center. The present challenges facing the port are also outlined.