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September 16, 2022

Wheelchair Tennis, a sport that has created Paralympians of the calibre of Suresh Ranjan Dharmasena for Sri Lanka, has received a further commitment of support from the China Merchants Foundation (CMF) and Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) with a donation of US$ 35,000 (Rs 12.9 million at current exchange rates).

The donation was presented to the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) at a ceremony held on 15th September 2022. This donation is part of CICT’s continuing support to the Wheelchair Tennis Programme of the SLTA, in conjunction with the CMF which is the social responsibility arm of CICT’s parent company, China Merchants Group (CMG).

Commenting on the Company’s close affiliation with wheelchair tennis in Sri Lanka, CICT CEO Mr Jack Huang said: “It is extremely encouraging and heart-warming to have been able to make a tangible difference in the outlook for the sport in Sri Lanka and in the lives of the competitors. CICT is happy to be a prominent benefactor to this very worthy cause and we look forward to seeing Sri Lanka’s wheelchair tennis rise to even greater heights in the years ahead.”

CICT has been one of the principal benefactors of Sri Lanka’s Wheelchair Tennis Programme since 2015 and donated US$ 30,000 to the cause in 2021 too. More than Rs 54 million has been donated by CICT in support the programme over the past seven years.

Additionally, CICT in collaboration with the CMF donated custom-made, professional grade titanium wheelchairs to the value of US$ 9,000 to three internationally-ranked Sri Lankan wheelchair tennis players in 2020. CICT has also funded the refurbishment of two international standard hard surface courts at SLTA to bolster the sport in the country.

The Wheelchair Tennis Programme was initiated in Sri Lanka in 2003 as a rehabilitation programme for differently-abled soldiers. Currently, Sri Lanka has 13 wheelchair tennis players who have secured international rankings.

CICT’s acceptance of the mantle of main sponsor of the SLTA’s Wheelchair Tennis Programme has enabled Sri Lankan players to participate in many international tournaments, resulting in the country being ranked among the top 40 countries that play wheelchair tennis.

CICT manages the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo, the first and only operating deep-water terminal in South Asia, which is equipped with facilities to handle the largest vessels afloat. Since its inception in 2014, the terminal has incrementally grown the volume it has handled; from 686,639 teus in 2014, to 1.56 million teus in 2015, 2 million teus in 2016, 2.38 million teus in 2017, 2.67 million teus in 2018, 2.9 million teus in 2019, 2.89 million teus in 2020 and just over 3.2 million teus in 2021.

CICT is the flagship overseas terminal of China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (CMPort). CMPort is the largest and a globally-competitive public port developer, investor and operator in China with investments in Mainland China, Hong Kong and overseas. CMPort has a port network portfolio spanning 50 ports in 26 countries and regions. Guided by the vision “To be a world class comprehensive port service provider” and supported by its domestic, overseas and innovation strategies, CMPort strives to strengthen its core competencies in global throughput, port service and management.

September 14, 2022

Outperforms terminals in China and the Philippines to win prestigious AFLAS award in Under 4 million TEUs category

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has been crowned the Best Container Terminal in Asia in the Under 4 million TEUs category for the sixth consecutive year, in just seven full years since it commenced full operations in mid-2014.

The announcement of CICT’s prestigious win on a global platform was made at the 2022 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) annual awards gala hosted at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong by Asia Cargo News.

CICT, which is managed by China Merchants Port Holdings (CMPort), beat three other shortlisted finalists in its category – DaChan Bay Terminals and Fuzhou International Container Terminal of China and the Manila International Container Terminal in the Philippines – to win the AFLAS award that recognises the top global players in the cargo, logistics and supply chain sectors.

Commenting on this noteworthy achievement, CICT CEO Mr. Jack Huang said: “CICT has been consistently increasing its throughput and continuously optimising operation processes to enhance efficiency amidst the global challenges to the shipping industry. These include soaring operating costs, global port congestions, obstacles due to COVID-19 and the precarious local economic climate. We are most delighted to win this award once again as it reaffirms to our customers, stakeholders and the country that CICT is continuing to exceed expectations and is contributing most significantly to the image and the growth of the Port of Colombo. This award is a tribute to all the hard work and commitment of employees at every level at CICT.”

The AFLAS winners are decided by going through a three-step process, considering the global industry opinions, through nomination criteria and technical evaluation by Asia Cargo News. The shortlist of finalists is sent out to more than 15,000 readers to vote.

Nominees for the AFLAS awards are judged on adherence to criteria standards encompassing higher operational productivity, efficient turnaround of trucks delivering and picking up containers; provision of suitable container shipping-related infrastructure; cost competitiveness, customer service level and customer satisfaction; timely and adequate investment in new facilities to meet future demand; innovative operating environment, facilitation of ancillary services and ease of doing business activities; and effective and easy-to-use IT systems.

The AFLAS Awards are designed to honour leading service providers including air and shipping lines; airports and seaports; and logistics, 3PLs and other associated industry professionals for demonstrating leadership as well as consistency in service quality, innovation, customer-relationship management and reliability.

CICT manages the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo, the first and only operating deep-water terminal in South Asia, which is equipped with facilities to handle the largest vessels afloat. Since its inception in 2014, the terminal has incrementally grown the volume it has handled; from 686,639 teus in 2014, to just over 3.2 million teus in 2021.

CICT is the flagship overseas terminal of China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (CMPort). CMPort is the largest and a globally-competitive public port developer, investor and operator in China with investments in Mainland China, Hong Kong and overseas. CMPort has a port network portfolio spanning 50 ports in 26 countries and regions. Guided by the vision “To be a world class comprehensive port service provider” and supported by its domestic, overseas and innovation strategies, CMPort strives to strengthen its core competencies in global throughput, port service and management.

September 7, 2022

Presents 39 awards and cash prizes worth Rs 2.45 million after competition covering speed, accuracy, efficiency, and safety

Six years after he began operating a Mega Gantry Quay Crane at the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo, Chathuranga Pushpakumara was adjudged the champion quay crane operator at Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT), winning the first competition of its kind in South Asia.

Mr Pushpakumara, 29, from Attanagalla, Gampaha, was among 30 exceptionally-skilled quay crane operators recognised by CICT with 39 awards and cash prizes totalling Rs 2.45 million at the Company’s inaugural Quay Crane Championship Awards held recently.

The Championship Awards for Quay Crane operators was launched to commemorate the 150^th anniversary of CICT’s parent company China Merchants Group (CMG) and is one of 150 competitions that will take place around the globe this year.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, CICT CEO Mr Jack Huang said: “Productivity and safety are the two core competitive advantages that CICT has over the other terminals in the region. Adherence to these aspects has made us one of the best terminals in Asia. On the other hand, our quay crane operators play a key role in the company’s productivity and safety aspects and therefore are pivotal to our success. We are delighted to be able to recognise and reward these skills in our employees through this latest championship awards which are aligned with CICT’s culture of appreciating best-performing employees.”

The CICT competition comprised of two rounds. While all 82 quay crane operators participated in the first round and were judged based on basic skills required to operate mega quay gantry cranes, 30 operators that qualified for the second round were judged based on advanced skills. Time, accuracy, efficiency, and safety while operating were the key criteria in both rounds.

Six quay crane operators who scored the highest in the second round of the competition were declared ‘QC Champion Stars’ and were felicitated with certificates, plaques, and cash prizes at the CICT Quay Crane Championship Awards ceremony. The QC Champion Stars included the grand prize Gold award winner of Rs 600,000, the two Silver award winners – Mr Akila Ushan and Mr Charith Sonal who were presented Rs 400,000 each, and the three Bronze award winners – Mr Asanka Lakruwan, Mr Dhanushka Ariyasena and Mr Dilan Jayanayaka who were presented Rs 200,000 each. The Champion Stars are all experienced quay crane operators, the Company said.

Additionally, three operators with less than three years of crane operating experience were presented ‘QC Shining Star’ awards. Mr Yojitha Bimal placed first in this category received a cash prize of Rs 200,000, while Mr Lahiru Jayawardana and Mr Chanaka Udayanga placed second and third were presented Rs 150,000 and Rs 100,000, respectively.

Meanwhile, the top 30 performers who qualified for the second round of the competition were also recognised with medals and certificates at the ceremony.

The awards ceremony was punctuated by colourful musical performances by a seven-person band from the talent pool of CICT. This is the first time that the Company showcased extra-curricular flair of its employees. The top performers were joined by their family members at the ceremony. All participants were treated to a special lunch following the awards presentation. The panel of judges for the first-ever quay crane operator competition consisted of senior mentors. The event is expected to be an annual feature in the CICT calendar, the Company said.

CICT manages the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo, the first and only operating deep-water terminal in South Asia, which is equipped with facilities to handle the largest vessels afloat. Since its inception in 2014, the terminal has incrementally grown the volume it has handled; from 686,639 teus in 2014, to just over 3.2 million teus in 2021.

CICT is the flagship overseas terminal of China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (CMPort). CMPort is the largest and a globally-competitive public port developer, investor and operator in China with investments in Mainland China, Hong Kong and overseas. CMPort has a port network portfolio spanning 50 ports in 26 countries and regions. Guided by the vision “To be a world class comprehensive port service provider” and supported by its domestic, overseas and innovation strategies, CMPort strives to strengthen its core competencies in global throughput, port service and management.

August 19, 2022

China Merchants Group (CMG), the parent company of Colombo International Container Terminals Limited (CICT), is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. To mark this milestone, the company is conducting 150 global competitions among its group. In an effort to recognize and reward the best operators within the company, Colombo International Container Terminals Limited, Located in the south Harbour of Port of Colombo, hosted the first ever Quay Crane (QC) operator competition in South Asia. The goal is to promote exceptional safety standards and continued skills development within all ranks of the QC operators. .

The competition held within CICT contains 2 rounds. The Participation of all QC operators is mandatory in the 1st round, where overall skills and abilities will be assessed based on strict standardized criteria applicable to all participants taking part.

The top 30 performers from the 1st round will advance to the 2nd round, which will focus on exceptional skills. The participants have an opportunity to demonstrate, to the best of their ability, skills and expertise in handling containers and operating their stations.

After the 2nd round, 6 of the top-scoring QC operators from CICT will receive awards and cash prices across three categories:

1 Gold Winner will receive LKR 600,000/-, 2 Silver Winners will receive LKR 400,000/- each, and 3 Bronze Winners will receive LKR 200,000/- each.

Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT}, which manages the South Terminal at the Port of Colombo, is the first deep water terminal in South Asia and the only one of its kind in operation within the region. Since its inception in 2014, the terminal has incrementally grown its volumes handled from 686,639 TEUs (in 2014} to just over 3.2 million TEUs in 2021; the highest done by a terminal in South Asia.

CICT has been consistently recognized for exceptional levels of efficiency, driven on the ground by its QC operators, and has won the AFLAS award for Asia’s best container terminal under 4 million TEU’s for 5 consecutive years (2017-2021).Further, CICT has also won the award for Most Efficient Terminal 2021′ at the Global Ports Forum Awards. Thus, CICT is very keen on promoting and creating healthy competition amongst its QC operators whilst providing incentives to encourage exceptional excellence. CICT’s efficiency drive has positively impacted the stakeholders by reducing the port stay of the vessels which are impacted by the global challenges faced by the shipping industry. This has ultimately lead to remarkable efficiency, further strengthening the globally renowned position of the Port of Colombo.

June 6, 2022

The World Bank Group and S&P Global Market Intelligence have ranked the Port of Colombo as the No.1 Port in South Asia and Indian Subcontinent, for efficiency, in The Container Port Performance Index 2021. Contributing towards 44% of container volumes moving through the Port of Colombo in 2021, Colombo International Container Terminals Limited (CICT), which manages the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo, has worked hard to support the Port of Colombo to achieve this global recognition. In addition to being ranked No.1 in South Asia, the Port of Colombo has also been ranked No.3 among ports in the Indian Ocean Rim and No.22 among 370 seaports worldwide. Managed by the China Merchants Port Group (CMPort), CICT is the first deep water container terminal in Sri Lanka and is also the only terminal in the South Asian region capable of handling 22,000+ TEU vessels.

Commenting on the achievement, Jack Huang- Chief Executive Officer at CICT said, “From our inception, we have been dedicated to realizing optimum efficiency and achieving our KPIs. We have done this through extensive investments into infrastructure, process automation, crew training and standardization. As the largest contributor to container volumes at the Port of Colombo, we take this opportunity to express our congratulations to the Port of Colombo and renew our resolve to achieve new heights in terms of efficiency, volumes and overall productivity. We look forward to continuing to support the Port of Colombo to retain its No.1 status regionally, and rise even further in the global rankings.”

CICT has invested in state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure to support the operations of the Port of Colombo. Presently, CICT operates 14 quay cranes (two of which are capable of handling 22,000+ TEU vessels), 46 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes and 105 trucks during its normal operations. CICT’s dedication to efficiency and service excellence is reflected in CICT achieving a GCR of 30.34 which is much higher than the global average. The Organization has also consistently won a number of awards presented by the AFLAS Logistics and Cargo Awards, the premier awarding body for the global shipping and logistics industry. CICT, which mainly handles larger vessels at the Port of Colombo, has also been instrumental in helping the Port of Colombo secure the No.13 position amongst ports capable of handling volumes larger than 13,500 TEUs, worldwide with a GCR of 29 moves per hour whilst the global GCR is only 23.8 moves per hour.

Colombo International Container Terminals Limited (CICT), which is managed by China Merchants Port Group (CMPort), is responsible for the management of the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo, the first deep water terminal in South Asia, equipped with all facilities to handle the largest vessels afloat. Since its inception in 2014, the terminal has incrementally grown the volumes it handles; from 686,639 TEUs in 2014 to 3.2 million TEUs in 2021. Earlier in the year, CICT was also the recipient of the Most Efficient Terminal Award at the Global Ports Forum Awards 2022. As one of the major stakeholders operating within the Port of Colombo, CICT remains committed to ensuring efficient operations and breaking new records as the operator of the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo.

June 1, 2022

Colombo International Container Terminals Limited (CICT) together with the social responsibility arm of its parent company, China Merchants Foundation (CMF), has successfully commissioned, built and donated a well-equipped, two-storey Community Centre Building to the Pannila Village, in Horana.

The new multipurpose Community Centre was declared open by Mr Jack Huang, CEO of CICT and the Chief Guest K.D.S. Sajeewana, Divisional Secretary of Horana during a special opening ceremony held on 26^th May 2022 at Pannila , Horana. The event was also attended by members of the community, local government and the CSR Team members of CICT.

The total investment in this Community Centre building is USD 102,000, which will provide several local government offices and a meeting place for the community. This centre will cater to around 4000 residents of Pannila and Thalagala East in Horana. Prior to this, CICT also distributed USD 10,000 worth of stationary and aid among schoolchildren and senior citizens in Pannila.

Pannila is the first village included in the Hope Village Project, which is a joint effort between CICT and CMF. The objective of this project is to bring a ray of hope to the rural Sri Lankan communities by uplifting the living standards of those with inadequate funding.

Speaking about the initiative, Jack Huang, CEO of CICT said, “CICT is always focusing on fulfilling its corporate social responsibility. Our communities matter to us, so we are trying to help those in need of assistance by uplifting their living standards. We are very proud of our efforts, and we will look forward to continuing our good work, in partnership with China Merchant Foundation and our parent company China Merchants Group. ”

CMF, the CSR arm of China Merchants Group and CICT also donated custom wheelchairs worth US$ 9000 to three ITF-ranked tennis players as part of their continuing support to the Wheelchair Tennis Programme of the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA). A total of Rs. 41 million has been donated by CICT and CMF to this programme from 2015 to 2021. CICT and CMF have also supported “C-Blue Restore Sight Project” in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the National Eye Hospital, which has helped more than 400 cataract patients regain sight.

April 11, 2022

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Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) excelled recently at the Global Ports Forum Awards 2021 and was awarded the title of the Most Efficient Terminal Operator for the year 2021. The award recognizes an international port or terminal operator that has achieved exceptional excellence in terminal efficiency by enhancing capacity and productivity through sustainable and consistent growth, while also providing high quality of service and value additions to customers.

Presented to CICT at the Global Ports Forum Awards ceremony, held at the Shangri-La, Dubai on the 28^th of March 2022, the Award for the Most Efficient Terminal Operator was accepted on behalf of CICT by Ms. Catriona Jayasundera, Senior General Manager – Commercial and Marketing. CICT received this accolade in recognition of its exceptional performance in 2021.

Efficiency is a huge focus area for CICT, and a key differentiator for the organization, as it firmly believes that operational efficiency is one of the most valued benefits offered by a container terminal. CICT has been working hard to ensure the highest levels of productivity. Thus, achieving this award brings global recognition, not just to CICT, but also to the Port of Colombo.

Expressing her gratitude, Ms. Jayasundera said, “This year’s accolade is of significant importance to us, as we have battled against the odds and faced unsurmountable challenges, but found a way around it all to deliver the highest standards of service and productivity, to which our customers have become accustomed. This award celebrates our diligent efforts and our unwillingness to give up in the face of adversity. Thus, we take this opportunity to not only thank the Global Ports Forum, but also our valued customers and partners, who have stood together with us as we unwaveringly worked towards mutual objectives. We look forward to utilizing the experience we have gained, and lessons we have learned, to push the boundaries even further to deliver the best service standards, productivity and efficiency in the future.”

The award for Most Efficient Terminal Operator 2021 is the second international award received by CICT for its efforts in the immediate post-covid environment. Last year, in November, CICT was recognized as the Best Container Terminal in Asia (under 4 million teu category), for a record 5^th consecutive year at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain awards. The Award for Most Efficient Terminal is granted to a terminal that has excelled in terms of efficiency and productivity, and is the result of a rigorous judging process, conducted by an independent panel made up of industry experts and veterans.

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT), which is managed by China Merchants Port Group (CMPort), is responsible for the management of the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo, the first deep water terminal in South Asia, equipped with all facilities to handle the largest vessels afloat. Since its inception in 2014, the terminal has incrementally grown the volumes it handles; from 686,639 teus in 2014 to 3.2 million teus in 2021.

December 21, 2021

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) is ending 2021 on a high note, celebrating its milestone 10^th anniversary in Sri Lanka on 22^nd December and reaching the milestone of 3 million teus within a year for the first time.

The company said its throughput for the full year is expected to reach approximately 3.1 million teus by 31^st December, representing a healthy increase of around 11 per cent over 2020.

Notably, CICT achieved its first 1 million teus milestone in just eight months, from January to August 2015 and ended that year with 1.56 million teus. The company handled 2 million teus in a single year for the first time in 2016. It recorded incremental increases in annual throughput thereafter, handling 2.38 million teus in 2017, 2.67 million teus in 2018, 2.9 million teus in 2019 and 2.89 million teus in 2020.

The Company, which manages the Colombo South Terminal, commenced construction of the terminal in December 2011 and began port operations in 2013. The volume handled by the terminal has grown five-fold since then.

“We are delighted to have played the role expected of us with flying colours in our first decade as an integral part of the Port of Colombo,” CICT CEO Mr Jack Huang said. “We have been a significant contributor to the port’s throughput by attracting vessels which would otherwise have bypassed Colombo because of the absence of a deep-water terminal. CICT is also proud to have led the way in promoting eco-friendly operations and innovations in service.”

Sri Lanka’s single largest private-sector foreign investment project at the time, CICT’s noteworthy progress included completion of Stage 1 of the terminal to a quay length of 400m by July 2013, reaching Stage 2 with a quay length of 1000m in December the same year, and completing the terminal with a quay length of 1200m by April 2014.

CICT is also responsible for several firsts in service innovation and eco-friendly operations. These include a US$ 10 million programme to convert its entire fleet of diesel operated rubber-tyred-gantry cranes to electricity driven rubber-tyred gantry cranes (E-RTGs) which have zero carbon emissions by 2017. As a result, CICT achieved a 45 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and a 96 per cent reduction in diesel consumption.

In 2019 the Company added two new mega Quay Gantry Cranes (QGCs) which are now the tallest cranes in the Port of Colombo, to a fleet of QGCs which was already the biggest gantry cranes in the Indian Subcontinent region. This, along with other purchases such as six new Rubber-tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs) and 12 Prime Movers, were made to enhance the terminal’s deep-water capacity and make Colombo one of the few ports in Asia capable of handling vessels of 22,000 + TEUs. In the same year CICT commissioned Sri Lanka’s first, and South Asia’s most advanced, Dangerous Goods Storage Facility (DGSF) with an investment of US$ 1.5 million.

For five consecutive years since 2017, CICT was also adjudged the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) awards winner for the ‘Best Container Terminal in Asia’ in the Under 4 million TEUs category, by Asia Cargo News.

CICT is the first and currently the only deep-water terminal in South Asia equipped with facilities to handle the largest vessels afloat. In 2021 it handled Ever Ace, which is one of the largest container ships in the world with a nominal carrying capacity of 23,992 TEU. The Company has also attracted several other large vessels plying the Asia-Europe routes to Colombo. Of these, MSC Apolline (23,782 TEU), Milan Maersk (20,568 TEU), EMC Ever Glory (20,388 TEU), MSC Maya (19,224 TEU), Mogens Maersk (18,300 TEU), MSC New York (16,652 TEU), CMA CGM Marco Polo (16,020 TEU), Edith Maersk and EMC Thalassa Hellas (each 14,000 plus TEUs) and their sister vessels are now regular callers at CICT.

November 17, 2021

Wheelchair tennis, a sport that has consistently earned international recognition for Sri Lanka, recently received more support from Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) and China Merchants Foundation (CMF) in the form of a donation of US$ 30,000 (about Rs 6 million at current exchange rates).

CICT has been one of the principal benefactors of Sri Lanka’s wheelchair tennis programme since 2015. The China Merchants Foundation is the social responsibility arm of CICT’s parent company, China Merchants Group (CMG).

This latest donation brings the cumulative value of CICT’s and CMF’s financial support to Sri Lanka’s Wheelchair Tennis Programme over the past six years to Rs 41.2 million.

Additionally, CICT in collaboration with CMF donated custom-made, professional grade titanium wheelchairs to the value of US$ 9000 to three internationally-ranked Sri Lankan wheelchair tennis players in 2020. In 2016, CICT also funded the refurbishment of two international standard hard surface courts at the SLTA to bolster the sport in the country.

CICT’s acceptance of the mantle of main sponsor of the SLTA’s Wheelchair Tennis Programme has enabled Sri Lankan players to participate in many international tournaments, resulting in the country being ranked among the top 40 countries that play wheelchair tennis.

Commenting on the company’s longstanding commitment to the Wheelchair Tennis Programme, CICT CEO Mr Jack Huang said: “CICT is proud of the players and their progress, and is happy to have played a supportive role in the development of the sport. We hope to continue to support the SLTA in this sphere in the years ahead.”

The Wheelchair Tennis Programme was initiated in Sri Lanka in 2003 as a rehabilitation programme for disabled soldiers. Currently, Sri Lanka has 10 wheelchair tennis players who have secured international rankings.

CICT manages the South Terminal of the Port of Colombo, the first deep-water terminal in South Asia, which is equipped with facilities to handle the largest vessels afloat. Since its inception in 2014, the terminal has incrementally grown the volume it has handled; from 686,639 teus in 2014, to 1.56 million teus in 2015, 2 million teus in 2016, 2.38 million teus in 2017, 2.67 million teus in 2018, 2.9 million teus in 2019 and 2.89 million teus in 2020

October 22, 2021

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has continued its winning streak on the global stage by winning the award for the ‘Best Container Terminal in Asia’ in the Under 4 million TEUs category for a record fifth consecutive year.

The winner of this prestigious award was announced on Thursday 21^st October at the 2021 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) awards gala at the New World Millennium Hotel in Hong Kong.

“This award is a victory not just for CICT but for the Port of Colombo, of which we are an integral part,” CICT CEO Mr Jack Huang said. “Competition among ports is intense at the best of times and more so when the global shipping and cargo logistics sectors are faced with disruptions and challenges due to a pandemic and the resultant economic downturn. This award affirms CICT’s ability to maintain efficiency and competitiveness in the face of adversity and is a tribute to the commitment and passion of the CICT team as well as to the support we receive from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority to maintain operations at optimal levels.”

CICT, which is managed by China Merchants Port Group (CMPort), beat three other shortlisted finalists in its category – Dalian International Container Terminal (China), Jakarta International Container Terminal (Indonesia) and Laem Chabang International Terminal (Thailand) – to win the AFLAS award.

Hosted by Asia Cargo News, the AFLAS awards are designed to honour leading service providers including air and shipping lines; airports and seaports; and logistics, 3PLs and other associated industry professionals for demonstrating leadership as well as consistency in service quality, innovation, customer-relationship management and reliability.

More than 40 different awards were presented to leading companies in the cargo, logistics and supply chain sectors at the 2021 edition of the AFLAS awards. Two new awards were introduced this year, to represent changes and growth within the industry. The ‘Best Logistics Service Provider – eCommerce’ and ‘Best Logistics Service Provider – Warehousing’ awards recognised leaders in these rapidly-evolving and expanding areas.

Commenting on the awards, their presenter said: “As ever, the awards are designed to honour the respective winning organisations for demonstrating leadership as well as consistency in service quality, innovation, customer relationship management and reliability. Many firms have shown outstanding innovation and leadership in the last 12 months, and we are sure this year’s awards will be very illuminating.”

The AFLAS winners are decided by going through a three-step process, considering industry opinions, and through nomination criteria and technical evaluation by Asia Cargo News. The shortlist of finalists is sent out to more than 15,000 readers to vote.

CMF and CICT fund Sri Lanka’s Wheelchair Tennis Programme with another US$ 35,000

CICT named Best Container Terminal of its capacity in Asia for 6th successive year

CICT rewards its champions at South Asia’s first quay crane operators’ competition

CICT holds Quay Crane Operator competition for first time ever in South Asia

CICT Ranked Among Top 15 Container Terminals Worldwide by the Container Port Performance Index 2021

Under “Hope Village Project” initiative, CICT and CMF open Community Centre in Pannila

CICT Wins Award for the Most Efficient Terminal Operator at Global Ports Forum Awards

CICT celebrates 10th anniversary, projects record 3.1 million teus in 2021

CICT continues support to Sri Lanka’s Wheelchair Tennis Programme with US$ 30,000 donation

CICT declared Asia’s Best Container Terminal under 4 mn. TEU for 5th consecutive year