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21 October 2026

Terminal operators and liners eye concession opportunity at Colombo Port

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Terminal operators and liners eye concession opportunity at Colombo Port

Global terminal operators, backed by container shipping groups, are keenly eyeing fresh concessions at Sri Lanka’s Colombo port, according to industry sources. One opportunity up for grabs soon is a rebid for South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT), where 30-year concession rights end in 2029. SAGT’s ownership has four partners: 42% held by John Keells Holdings; 33% by Maersk/APMT; 15% by Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA); and 10% by Evergreen. According to sources in ... The post Terminal operators and liners eye concession opportunity at Colombo Port appeared first on The Loadstar .

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