ADANI Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has commenced operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) in the Port of Colombo, reports London's Port Technology International.
Developed under a landmark public-private partnership, CWIT is operated by a consortium comprising APSEZ, Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Holdings and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, under a 35-year build, operate, and transfer (BOT) agreement.
The CWIT project represents a significant investment of US$800 million and features a 1,400-metre quay enabling the terminal to handle 3.2 million TEU annually.
This is reportedly the first deep-water terminal in Colombo to be fully automated, designed to enhance cargo handling capabilities, improve vessel turnaround times and elevate the port's status as a key transshipment hub in South Asia.
Construction began in early 2022 and has since achieved rapid progress. With the installation of infrastructure now nearing completion, CWIT is poised to set new benchmarks in operational efficiency and reliability in regional maritime logistics.
'The commencement of operations at CWIT marks a momentous milestone in regional cooperation between India and Sri Lanka,' said Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group.
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Developed under a landmark public-private partnership, CWIT is operated by a consortium comprising APSEZ, Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Holdings and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, under a 35-year build, operate, and transfer (BOT) agreement.
The CWIT project represents a significant investment of US$800 million and features a 1,400-metre quay enabling the terminal to handle 3.2 million TEU annually.
This is reportedly the first deep-water terminal in Colombo to be fully automated, designed to enhance cargo handling capabilities, improve vessel turnaround times and elevate the port's status as a key transshipment hub in South Asia.
Construction began in early 2022 and has since achieved rapid progress. With the installation of infrastructure now nearing completion, CWIT is poised to set new benchmarks in operational efficiency and reliability in regional maritime logistics.
'The commencement of operations at CWIT marks a momentous milestone in regional cooperation between India and Sri Lanka,' said Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group.
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