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AN ASSESSMENT OF SRI LANKAN SHIPPING LINES
Introduction:
Sri Lanka has a number of Commercial Ports and a National Merchant Shipping Fleet that
provides services to the Maritime Transport Industry. Ancillary services including Ship
Repair, Ship Building, Bunkering Services, Salvage and Towage, Ship Chandelling and Off
Shore Supplies, Cruise Shipping and Marinas and Ship Management are available. Multi-
country consolidation, Entrepot Trade and Bulk Shipping are also services provided in Sri
Lanka.
Shipping
During the 1970’s, the trend of protectionist measures ado pted by Developing Countries to
overcome the control of liner shipping conferences, resulted in the creation of the Ceylon
Shipping Corporation (CSC). The CSC acquired 8 ships. In the 1980’s the CSC containerized
its fleet ahead of its neighbours India, Pakistan and Bangladesh contributing to the
development of the Colombo Ports efforts to become a hub port in the region. With the
Liberalization of shipping in the late 1980’s, and the rescission of the Central Freight
Bureau’s (CFB) export cargo allocation functions, the CSC was ill equipped to deal with the
intense competition that was suddenly forced upon it resulting in near collapse of the CSC.
Apart from the state owned CSC several companies own and operate vessels under the Sri
Lankan Flag. Of these most operate only one or two vessels except Mercantile Shipping
which is a joint-venture company with equity participation by German collaboration.
Port sector
In the development of Ports, the Policy Statement envisages that Colombo will be developed
to maintain the Hub Port status it has enjoyed in the South Asian region. Galle is to be
developed as a multipurpose Port that could meet the regional requirements in shipping
including coastal shipping activities. Kankasanturai will be a regional Port catering to coastal
shipping activities for the transport of essentials required in the region. Trincomalee is
identified as a Port with a vast potential for the fostering many activities including,
commercial shipping and cargo handling, industrial port activities, Ship repair and ship
building activities, Cruise and Marina activities for tourism. Government is also encouraging
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private sector participation in the financing and operation of Port related infrastructure with
public sector participation where necessary and feasible.
Shipping sector
In the shipping sector the Government contributes to the new liberalized environment
prevailing in the shipping sector. The CFB is being restructured to handle the functions of
research, compilation of statistics and for intervention in conflict resolution. To ensure that
shipping services in and out of Sri Lanka are fair and competitive and thus strengthening the
position of shippers, the shipper’s council and the freight forwarders Association will be
strengthened. Development of multi-modal transport by the facilitation of related work is
identified.
As a policy to strengthen the National Carrier, the CSC will be encouraged to get involved in
joint ventures with foreign collaborators on a commercial basis in areas such as feeder
services. Barge services, passenger transport, ferry services etc.
To promote a good network of feeder lines promotional packages directed at encouraging
feeder operators to increase volumes of containers brought to Colombo is highlighted in the
policy document. The CSC will also be encouraged to handle feeder activities.
Sri Lanka and liberalization
Central Freight Bureau Act was passed in 1973. Under this enactment booking of freight
space in respect of goods, produce and merchandise of whatever class or description for ships
from any port in Sri Lanka to any destination outside Sri Lanka was centralized. By late
1980s Sri Lanka suspended the operation of this Act and liberalized the freight business from
Government hands. The consequences of this liberalization were hardest felt by the national
carrier of Sri Lanka. Shipping Corporation which had nearly 14 vessels could not face the
competition from bigger Lines. It stopped it’s voyages to Europe. Shipping Corporation
started sustaining heavy losses. This resulted in selling almost all their vessels except for two
small vessels which is used today for feeder services in this region.
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Liberalization of shipping agency business
Somewhere in 1992 Government decided to liberalize the shipping agency business. Two
Gazettes Notifications issued on the 24th and 26th of June 1992 allowed foreign principals to
acquire 40 per cent shares in the shipping agency business. Bureau of Overseas Investment
was given authority to increase this 40 per cent share holding even to a higher extent. At this
time Ceylon Association of Steamer Agents took up this matter with the political leadership
of the country. This is what they stated at that time. “Shipping Lines are largely Foreign
Companies earning their profits from liner operations, mainly transport of goods by sea,
while Agents in this country earn only by providing services within the country. Hence, the
nature of the business warrants that it be reserved for Sri Lankans.”
Liberalization of maritime transport services
Sri Lanka’s current status of maritime transport services and the National Policy statement on
Ports and Shipping together with the experiences gained highlight sentiments expressed by
the Sri Lankan representative at the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in
Doha 9th to 13th of November 2001.
Highlighting trade, it was stated that “Sri Lanka recognizes that a strengthened rule basedmultilateral trading system is important for free and fair trade and a robust world economy is
a prerequisite for all countries to benefit from growth in international trade in particular
developing countries like Sri Lanka, whose external trade contributes 68 per cent to GNP.
Therefore we reaffirm our commitment to rule based multilateral trading system. However,
we share the view that imbalances and asymmetries do exist in a multilateral trading system
and that developing countries have not shared the benefits in an equitable manner in the
purported growth in international trade”. The same has taken place in the s phere ofliberalization where National Carriers have been reduced to near extinction, and assets have
been leased out at unrealistically low values that will ultimately affect the economy of the
country and its political stability. Considering the above, and the commitment made to follow
the international trends and regulatory impositions, it would be important to have an opening
to renegotiate agreements that have been found drastically lopsided, especially in the interest
of the country’s economy and poli tical stability.
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Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)
The Sri Lankan shipping lines come under the Judistrication of The Sri Lanka Ports
Authority (SLPA). The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) was established by Parliament in
1979, and it administered and operates all commercial ports in Sri Lanka, including the Port
of Colombo. Being Sri Lanka’s premier port, the Port of Colombo has been the focus for all
port development efforts in Sri Lanka since the SLPA was formed. The government has since
decided to develop regional ports as well, and the SLPA is now working to develop the Ports
of Galle, Trincomalee, Kankasanthurai, Point Pedru, and Hambantota.
The Port of Colombo’s Jaya Container Terminals are located at the western and northern
entrances to the port. They cover 130 hectares of land and 70 hectares of water surface. Theycontain fthemain berths and two feeder berths. The quays are a total of 1292 meters long with
an additional 350 meters of feeder berth quay at dredged depths ranging from 12 to 15
meters. The quays are equipped with Panamax and Super Post-Panamax quayside container
cranes and rail-mounted gantry cranes.
The Jaya container terminal areas in the Port of Colombo cover 45.5 hectares and contain
stacking capacity for 44.1 thousand TEUs of dry containers and 1.5 TEUs of reefer
containers. The Container Freight Station area covers 15 thousand square meters. State-of-
the-art computer systems maintain effective and efficient management practices and real-time
yard use planning and operations.
The Port of Colombo’s Unity Container Terminal has two container berths and one multi -
purpose berth dredged to depths from 9 to 11 meters. The terminal has 590 meters of quay
and 1.5 hectares of container terminal area with stacking capacity for 8 thousand TEUs. The
terminal is equipped with three quayside container cranes and 50 terminal tractors.
The South Asia Gateway Terminals at the Port of Colombo have a total of 940 meters of
berths with alongside depth of 15 meters. The terminal covers 20 hectares of total area and
offers 12 hectares of stacking area, including 540 reefer slots with capacity for 1620 TEUs.
The Port of Colombo offers a total of 6245 square meters of bonded warehouse including 125
square meters of cool room. These warehouses are equipped to accept all types of goods
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except dangerous or perishable goods. Twenty-four-the security service is provided, and
small processing services for re-export cargoes are available at Warehouse BQII.
The Port of Colombo South Harbor Development Project is planned to be located west of the
current southwest breakwater. Covering about 600 hectares, the new development will
contain five terminals, each over 1200 meters long with alongside depths of 18 meters. In the
future, the Port of Colombo may deepen the berths to 23 meters for deep-draft vessels. The
South Harbor channel will be 560 meters long with a depth of 20 meters and a harbor basin
depth of 18 meters with a 600-meter turning circle.
Major Shipping Lines operating in Sri Lanka:
Shipping Line
Advance Container Lines Pte Ltd.
AKA-Trans
American President Line
ANL Singapore Pte Ltd
Asiatic Shipping Services Inc.
Australian National Line
Balaji Logistics Singapore (Pte) Ltd.
Balaji Shipping Co. (UK) Ltd.,
Bangladesh Shipping Corporation
Bengal Tiger Line
Black Sea Shipping Co
C& Line (Korea)
Carvel Lines
Cenep
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
Ceyserv-Venus Line
Cheng Lie Navigation
China National Foreign TransportationCorp.
China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company
China Shipping Container Lines Co
Abbreviation
ACL
Aka-Trans
APL
ANL
ASIATIC
ANL
BLPL
BALAJI
BSC
BTL
BLASCO
C&
Caravel
Cenep
CSC
Ceyserv
CNC
Sinotrans
Cosco
China Shipping
CMA CGM
Country
Singapore
Russia
Singapore
Singapore
Malaysia
Australia
Singapore
UK
Bangladesh
Cyprus
USSR
Korea
Russia
Sri Lanka
USA
Taiwan
China
China
China
France
Local Shipping Agent
Eastern Maritime (Colombo) Ltd.
Cargoserv Shipping Ltd
APL Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
CMA CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
CMA CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd.
Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd.
Asha Agencies Ltd.
BTL Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Ceylon Ocean Lines Ltd
Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Sea Trade Services (Pvt) Ltd
Cenep Lanka Agencies (Pvt) Ltd
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
Cargoserv Shipping Ltd
CMA CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
CMA CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Cosco Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Neptune Shipping Agencies (Pvt)Ltd
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CMA CGM Marseilles
Compagnie General Maritime
Compagnie Maritime D’Affretement
Compania Chilena De Navig.Interoceanica.
Compania Sud Americana De VaporesS.A.
Contship Container Lines
Croatia Line
Crocodile Line
Delmas Line
Egyptian Navigation Company
Egyption Company for MaritimeTransport
Emarat Shipping LLC.
Emirates Express Line
Emirates Shipping L.L.C.
Emirates Shipping Line FZE
Emirates Trading Agency L.L.C.
Evergreen International S.A.
FAR Shipping Lines
Gati Coast to Coast
Global Container Lines
Gold star Line Ltd
Green Feeder Lines Ltd
Gulf Agencies Company (Dubai) LLC
Gulf Shipping Lines
H&H Lines Ltd
Hamburg Sud
Hanjin Shipping of Seoul
Hapag Lloyd Akities Gessollache
Hatsu Marine Ltd. – London
HRC Shipping Ltd. Dhaka
Hub Line
Hyundai Merchant Marine Co Ltd
CGM
CMA
CCNI
CSAV
Contship
Croatia
Crocodile
Delmas
ENC
ECMT
Emrat
EXL
ESL
Emirates
ETA
EMC
FSL
Gati Coast
GCL
Gold star
GFL
GAC
GSL
H&H
Hamburg Sud
Hanjin
HLAG
Hatsu
HRC
Hub Line
Hyundai
IAL
IOL
France
France
Chile
Chile
UK
Croatia
France
Egypt
Egypt
U.A.E.
U.A.E.
Hong Kong
U.A.E.
Panama
Singapore
India
U.A.E.
Hong Kong
Sri Lanka
Dubai
Germany
Seoul -Korea
England
Bangladesh
South KoreaU.A.E.
India
CMA CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
CMA-CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
CMA-CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
McLarens Shipping Ltd.
Norlanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Mclarens Shipping Ltd
Total Transportation Services (Pvt)LtdTotal Transportation Services (Pvt)LtdCMA CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Star Lanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Asha Agencies Ltd.
Diamond Shipping Services PvtLtd.
Star Lanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Malship (Ceylon) Ltd.
Sterling Navigation Agencies (Pvt)Ltd
Malship (Ceylon) Ltd.
Greenlanka Shipping Ltd
FAR shipping Lines Lanka (Pvt)Ltd
Ceylon Ship Suppliers Co. (1972)Ltd
Malship (Ceylon) Ltd.
Star Lanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Ocean Lanka Services (Pvt) Ltd
GAC Shipping Ltd
Star Lanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Ceyline Agencies (Pvt) Ltd
Hanjin Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Hanjin Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Spence Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Greenlanka Shipping Ltd
HRC Agencies Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Hub Line Agencies (Lanka) Ltd
Shipping &Cargo Logistic (Pvt)
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IAL Container Line (UK) Ltd
Indian Ocean Lines
Integrated Container Feeder Service
Inter Pacific Shipping
Irano Hind Shipping Co. Ltd
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines
Italia Marittima S.P.A.
Jindal Waterways Pvt Ltd
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd
Laurel Navigation (Mauritius) Ltd
Laurel Navigation Ltd
Lily Marine Services (PTE) Ltd
Lily Shipping Trading (PTE) Ltd
MacAndrews Line
Maersk Line
Malaysia International ShippingCorporation
Maldivian National Shipping Ltd
Marfret Compagnie Maritime, Marseilles
Maritime Orient Ltd
Maxicon Container Line (PTE) Ltd.
McSTAR Ltd
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
Mercantile Shipping Co Ltd
Mitsui Osaki Shosen Kaisha
National Shipping Company of
Nautilus Shipping Agencies.
Neptune Container Line
New Guinea Pacific Line
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line
Norasia Shipping Services SA
Oldendorff Line
Orient Express Line
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd
ICFS
IFS
Iranohind
IRISL
Italia
Jindal
K Line
Laurel
LNL
Lily Marine
Lily
MacAndrews
Maersk
Bhd MISC
MNSL
Marfret
MOL
Maxicon
McSTAR
MSC
MSCL
MOSK
NSCSA
Nautilus
Neptune
NGPL
NYK
Norasia
Oldendorff
OEL
OOCL
OSS
OT Africa
P&O Ned
Singapore
Iran
Iran
Italy
India
Japan
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Singapore
Maldives
Malaysia
Maldives
France
Japan
Sri Lanka
Japan
Saudi ArabiaGreece
Japan
Hong Kong
U.A.E.
Hong Kong
U.A.E.
Singapore
Ltd
Sea Horse Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka Shipping Co Ltd
Sri Lanka Shipping Co Ltd
Ocean Lanka Services (Pvt) Ltd
Pership Shipping Ltd
Pership Shipping Ltd
Triestino Lanka Shipping Ltd
Aitken Spence Shipping Services(Pvt) LtdABC Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Star Lanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Star Lanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Neon Maritime (Pvt) Ltd
Neon Maritime (Pvt) Ltd
CMA CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Maersk Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
MISC Agencies Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Malship (Ceylon) Ltd
McOcean Logistics Ltd.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Lanka (Pvt)Ltd
Prudential Shipping Line (PTE)Ltd
McStar Ltd
MSC Agencies (Pvt) Ltd
Mercantile Shipping Company Ltd
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Lanka (Pvt)Ltd
Belcon Agency Ltd
K.J.S. Shipping Services (Pvt) Ltd
Pan Global Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Total Transportation Services (Pvt)Ltd
N.Y.K. Line Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Norlanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
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Orient Shipping Services LLC
OT Africa Line
P&O Nedlloyd Ltd
PACC Container Line (Pvt) Ltd
Pacific International Lines (Pvt) Ltd
Pacific Timor Shipping Agency Pte Ltd
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation
Pan Islamic Steamship Corporation Ltd
Pan Ocean Shipping Co. Ltd.
PDZ Line
Perkins (Shipping) Pvt. Ltd
Perma Container (UK) Line Ltd
Polish Ocean Lines
Regional Container Lines
Samudera Shipping (Pvt) Ltd,
Scindia Line
Sea Consortium Pvt Ltd
Sea Express Line
Senator Lines Gmbh & Co. KG.
Shamrock G. Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Shipping Corporation of India
Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd.
Simatech Shipping L.L.C.
South African Maritime ShippingCorporation
St. John Conatiner Lines (Pte) Ltd,
Stolt – Nielsen Transportation GroupLtd.
STX Pan Ocean Line
Swire Shipping
Tasman Orient Line C.V.
Tata Martrade International
TS Line Ltd
Uniglory Marine Corporation Ltd
United Arab Shipping Company (SAG)
PAC
PIL
PTSA
PNSC
PISC
Pan Ocean
Perkins
Perma
POL
RCL
Samudera
Scindia
Seacon
SEA
Senator
Shamrock Line
SCI
Shreyas
Simatech
Safmarine
St. JOHN
STOLT
STX
Swire
TOL
TMIL
TS Line
UGMC
UASC
WAN Hai
Wijsmuller
Willine
Singapore
Singapore
Pakistan
Pakistan
Korea
PDZ
Australia
Poland
Australia
Indonesia
India
Singapore
German
India
India
U.A.E.
South AfricaSingapore
U.A.E.
Korea
England
NewZealand
Taiwan
U.A.E.
Taiwan
Netherland
Norway
Liberia
Singapore
Lanka Orient Express Lines Ltd
OOCL Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Orient Shipping Services L.L.C.
CMA CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
P & O Nedlloyd Keels (Pvt) Ltd
Aitken Spence Shipping Services(Pvt) LtdEastern Maritime (Colombo) Ltd
Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd.
M.A. Razak & Co. Ltd
M.A. Razak & Co. Ltd
Marine International Agencies
(Pvt) Ltd.Cargoserv Shipping Ltd
Pership Shipping Ltd.
Maritime Logistics Colombo (Pvt)Ltd
Ceylon Ocean Lines Ltd
Delmage Forsyth & Co. (Shipping)Ltd
Capricorn Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Asha Agencies Ltd
Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Swift Shipping & Trading (Pvt) ltd
Ceyline Agencies (Pvt) Ltd
Prudential Shipping Line (PTE)Ltd
Asha Agencies Ltd
Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Simatech Lanka Shipping (Pvt)Ltd
Maersk Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Ocean Lanka Services (Pvt) Ltd
Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd.
Setmil-United Cargo (Pvt) Ltd
Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
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Wan Hai Lines Ltd.
Wijsmuller Salvage BV.
Wilhelmsen Lines A.S.
Windermere Navigation Inc.
Windsor Lines Ltd. B.V.I.
Yangming Marine Transport Corporation
Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
Windermere
Windsor
YML
Zim
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Diamond Shipping Services (Pvt)Ltd
Green Lanka Shipping Ltd
Belcon Agencies Ltd.
McLarens Shipping Ltd.
Equity Services Ltd.
Barwill Meridian Navigation Ltd.
Malship (Ceylon) Ltd.
Neon Maritime (pvt) Ltd.
Asha Shipping Ltd.
Star Lanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd
SRI LANKAN SHIPPING LINES:-
1) Greenlanka Shipping Ltd
GREENLANKA SHIPPING LTD was incorporated in 1986 and is engaged in Shipping,
Transportation, Logistical and other business matters relating to the Shipping industry.
GREENLANKA SHIPPING LTD is the Sole Agent in Sri Lanka for EVERGREEN LINE of
Taiwan which is one of the world's largest container shipping companies. The companies’
presence in Sri Lanka has been well established and is a dominant player in the shipping
industry as the Colombo Port enjoys a Hub status for the ISC region.
EVERGREEN vessels have the highest number of calls to Colombo with around 22 of their
own vessels and around 8 on slot sharing basis visiting the Colombo Port. EVERGREEN is
the highest contributor of revenue to the Port of Colombo. With the formation of HATSU
MARINE LTD, HATSU LANKA AGENCIES LTD London in the year 2002 by
the EVERGREEN GROUP, GREENLANKA SHIPPING LTD was automatically appointed
as the Agent to handle this Line as well. In 2007 the joining of forces between shipping giants
Evergreen Marine, Hatsu Shipping & Italia Marittima brought about EVERGREEN LINE the
principal office for Greenlanka.
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2) Mercantile Shipping Company limited
Mercantile Shipping Company PLC (MSCL), founded in 1981, is the largest ship owner and
operator in Sri Lanka. The multipurpose fleet presently consists of 5 high quality, partly
brand new vessels in the range of 7,800 to 17, 430 tons dwt which are operated throughout
the Indian Ocean and world-wide.
The clientele, mainly traders and exporters & importers, the vessels are employed on time
charter, trip charter and voyage charter as well as long-term contracts (COA's) which enables
us to react to the transport demands of the customers with flexible and appropriate transport
solutions. The experienced and professional staff ensures at any time high quality service and
offers to the valued customers all assistance related to shipping. Mercantile Shipping
Company Ltd. is the multipurpose partner for any kind of conventional cargoes, break bulk
and project-loads. They always strive for first class and reliable service at most competitive
rates, based on ships with highest maintenance and quality standards. The customers are the
partners in a joint business.
History
Mercantile Shipping Company PLC was established in 1981 as a German - Sri Lankan joint
venture, listed at the Colombo stock exchange. It successfully combines German shipping
expertise and local in-depth market knowledge. Today MSCL is Sri Lankans leading ship
owning company. In 1986 MSCL became a pioneer in private maritime seafarer training in
Sri Lanka by establishing its own Mercantile Seamen Training Institute (MSTI) in Galle.
The company had realized at this very early stage that the key to growth and quality is well
trained and experienced crew. Today the company benefits from having trained well more
than 1000 seafarers by being the leading quality ship owner in the region ship owner in the
region
International trading companies and shippers are using MSCL for their high valued cargoes.
The experience and profound knowledge gained in the infrastructural environment of the
Indian Ocean made MSCL a well reputed and reliable ship owning partner for liner operators
trading into regions of similar infrastructure like West Africa and the Caribbean.
During the past 25+ years Mercantile Shipping Company PLC developed from a ship owner
performing liner services around Sri Lanka to a reliable partner in the international tramp
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traffic.
Profile
Mercantile Shipping Company PLC owns / operates presently 5 general cargo and semi-
container vessels in the range of 7,800 to 17,430 tdwt.
The vessels match highest quality and maintenance standards and are classified under
Germanischer Lloyd and Bureau Veritas.
All vessels are P&I covered through the West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance
Association (Luxembourg). The management of MSCL combines Sri Lankan and German
top management and merges long lasting experience and expertise in all fields of
international shipping
MSCL offers complete transport solutions for any kind of conventional and general cargo, based on sound business practises and established values. They offer Time Charter on short
and mid term, voyage charter (flt,fios,fi/lo,li/fo), long-term contracts. Whatever the transport
requirements are, they offer the adequate solution. the adequate solution.
Area covered
5 vessels ranging from 7,800 to 17,430 tdwt, all geared, tween and single deckers Multipurpose, Conventional and Break bulk ships
Ships of highest quality and maintenance standards Time charter, Trip charter, Voyage charter (On Liner Terms or FIOS)
Long term contract shipments P&I through West of England Beyond transport, advice and assistance is also offered to the valued customers
3) ZIM Integrated Shipping services Ltd
ZIM Integrated Shipping Ltd was established in 1945, and has developed into one of the
largest, leading carriers in the global container shipping industry. At ZIM, they are committed
to providing the clients around the world with reliable, flexible shipping solutions based on
expertise gained from over half a century of experience. They cultivate long-term
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partnerships with the customers to delivering a range of services adapted to meet their
specific needs with the ZIM seal of quality.
For ZIM’s highly skilled and professional staff, there is no cargo challenge that cannot be
met. ZIM’s customers en joy the peace of mind that comes from working with a carrier that
offers proven shipping solutions, including out-of-gauge cargo, perishable goods, or
hazardous cargo.
ZIM remains at the forefront of the carrier industry by rapidly adapting to commercial
developments and emerging markets. This approach is an integral part of ZIM’s working
philosophy, and drives the expansion of the operations in established East-West trade routes,
while they pursue the development of the carrier services in the world’s newe st, most
dynamic markets.
Mission: Global Reach, Local Touch
Vision: When the cargo is far from home, it is close to ZIM’s heart.
At ZIM, every customer is a valued individual. As a ZIM customer, the benefits of working
with a carrier that is large enough to provide shipping services in every corner of the world,
yet small enough to give you the personal attention you deserve.
ZIM offers comprehensive account management services delivered by the personal service
representative, a professional shipping expert dedicated to anticipating and meeting the
needs. This individual approach ensures that you receive first-class, fully customized
services, handled entirely by ZIM, so you are free to focus on the business.
ZIM is owned by the holding company Israel Corporation, a market leader committed to
helping ZIM fulfil its mission. As they face the future, ZIM is ideally positioned to
successfully navigate the global Shipping market while remaining dedicated to the delivery of
the highest level of customer service.
Services Network
ZIM – Extending excellence across the globe.
ZIM’s global reach extends to over 120 countries, with a network of global and regional
shipping services that connects the business to strategic ports around the world. Whenworking with ZIM, you are assured comprehensive geographical coverage via a complex
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feeder network operating from hub ports on all major international trade routes. At every
stage of the supply chain, ZIM’s trust ed subsidiaries and affiliates form a network of shipping
agents with specialized local knowledge to tailor the solution so it’s a perfect fit.
Fleet & Containers
ZIM’s superior shipping solutions demand a state -of-the-art fleet. ZIM’s fleet comprises ove r
100 modern vessels, including mega-vessels of 8,000 and 10,000 TEUs, with a total carrying
capacity of over 337,000 TEU. They operate approximately 358,806 containers (582,000
TEU), of which 34,250 are special equipment containers. The average age of the containers
does not exceed five years.
Beyond the scope and quality of the fleet and containers, they ZIM take pride in managingand monitoring the vessels according to the highest industry standards. In this way, ZIM
guarantees you optimal performance and outstanding results. When it comes to special cargo,
nobody knows shipping like ZIM. The skilled and experienced team has handled
extraordinary shipping challenges, including perishable goods, dangerous goods, and out-of-
gauge cargo.
They provide guidance and assistance for every type of cargo – no matter how unusual –
based on ZIM’s expertise and capabilities. In partnership with theaffiliates, ZIM successfully
solves any logistical challenge with tailor-made shipping solutions to meet ytherequirements
and honor ythepreferences.
Facts and figures
Annual turnover 2012: $3.96 billion TEU's Carried in 2012: 2.4 million
Total TEU Capacity (owned and chartered vessels): 363,474 TEUs
Fleet: Young fleet (weighted average life of 5.7 years) of about 90 vessels, 28 fully or
partly owned
Containers: over 550,537 TEUs (as of December 31, 2012) of various types Ports of Call: 180 throughout the world, with 10 strategically located hubs Services: Over 60 lines and services, mostly on a weekly, fixed-day basis, covering all
major trade routes with regional connections
Employees: ~6000
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Regional Headquarters: Haifa (Israel), Norfolk, Virginia (USA), Hamburg
(Germany), Hong Kong
Agents: ZIM has more than 450 offices and representatives in over 135 countries
throughout the world China: Strong presence in China with over 30 offices and hundreds of employees IT systems: over $100 million invested in recent years in modern, centralized IT
systems
4) Ceylon Shipping Corporation limited
Company Profile
June, 1971 was a historical day for the contemporary shipping industry of Sri Lanka, whenthe country's legislatures gave the nod to establish Ceylon Shipping Corporation as a fully
government owned commercial enterprise. Infant National Carrier under the brand name of
CSC grew from strength to strength and earned the credibility as a dependable carrier from
Europe to Fareast and North of India to Australia. CSC helped many non-traditional export
produces to enter global markets and establish footholds when the freight was a prohibitive
factor and sailing opportunities were minimal at the time.
In 1992, Government of Sri Lanka conferred more commercial independence to CSC
enabling her to respond to market forces more quickly, by converting the Corporation into a
limited liability company Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd. Government of Sri Lanka still
fully owns CSC being one of the strategically important state entities for the island nation.
CSC was the first South Asian carrier to start container services from South Asia to Europe in
1980. CSC was a key partner in the progress and modernization of Colombo port as the
premier container hub port in the South Asia in late 1970s. CSC has been developing much-
needed human resources for the shipping industry of the country being the Alma Mator for
many shipping experts and seafarers.
VISION: To develop a dependable and effective National Fleet of Ships for the country.
MISSION: To cater to the sea transportation needs of the export, import and local coastal
Trades of Sri Lanka that needs assistance from the National Carrier.
In-house Ship broking:
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CSCL has its own exclusive In-house Ship broking/Chartering Dept with vast experience in
vessel chartering and is capable of arranging any type of fixtures befitting the requirement of
any company engaged in export and import trades to the satisfaction of both charterers and
owners through the worldwide contacts with many ship owners
5) Ceylon Shipping Lines Limited (CSL)
Ceylon Shipping Lines Limited (CSL) was incorporated as a Private Limited Liability
Company in 1954, as a joint venture between Norwegian and Swedish nationals, to conduct
business as Ship Operators and Shipping Agents. In 1978 CSL became fully owned by the
Government of Sri Lanka. The company was privatized in December 1992, with the
Government of Sri Lanka continuing as a minority shareholder. CSL today is at the pivot of
a widely diversified and highly successful conglomerate. The Organization is rapidly
progressing in the international arena, backed by its Global Agency Representation Network
in over 20 countries. The Company commands vast financial and human resources that have
brought into focus a new horizon of opportunities to give CSL a competitive edge in the
commercial world.
Mission: To be known Globally & Locally as a premier Freight Solutions Provider.Corporate objectives
Maximizing Shareholder wealth.
Providing Opportunities for employees to develop.
Building a culture of team work and spirit to bring out the best in people.
Fostering mutually beneficial relationships with all business partners.
6) Sea horse shipping pvt ltd
Sea Horse Shipping was formed in November 2001 and represents major shipping lines
handling Liner, NVOCC, All types of Break Bulk & Casual Callers, Project & Special cargo
vessels. Also acts as Bunker brokers, Ship chandlers, Launch operators, Crew Recruitment in
addition to handling ships. Having a dynamic and dedicated staff with well over 25 years
experience in shipping, Sea Horse Shipping (Pvt) Ltd is geared to cater to the ever demandingneeds of its prospective local and international customers.
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SHS has emerged as a leading company in handling specialised project cargo and in the bulk
handling of heavy machinery. SHS acts as managing agents handling the crew and technical
management of the couple of tanker vessels for major ship operator. This company was
awarded ISO accreditation in the year 2002 by Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance,
London.
Products and services Main Line Representation
NVOCC Representation All types of Break Bulk, Bulk Cargo, Tanker vessels
Handling agents
Multi Country Consolidation Crew Recruitments Crew & Technical Managers
Bunker Brokers Project Cargo
Ship Chandlers
7) Diamond Shipping Services Pvt Ltd
The company Diamond Shipping Services Pvt Ltd is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They are
a subsidiary of the Sharaf Group Dubai & Sri Lanka Shipping Company., Diamond Shipping
is formed as a joint yet an independent company of these two long established regional major
shipping and transport Groups.Diamond Shipping Pvt, Ltd. established in 2003 offers a range
of shipping services and solutions. Although young as a company, they have rapidly gained a
reputation of being highly reliable, professional and able to offer quality and cost effective
services. Diamond Shipping Services Pvt Ltd., the “SPARKLE IN SOUTH ASIA “for
Shipping Agency solutions and professional services throughout Sri Lanka.
8) Prudential Shipping Lines PVT ltd
Prudential Shipping Lines is a resourceful company committed to delivering professional
shipping services that are timely and cost-effective. They emerge through a business
philosophy keen on establishing mutually beneficial business relationships for prosperity and
growth in tandem. At Prudential Shipping Lines it is not just a business transaction they
enter into with the clients but a partnership built on Trust, Reliability and Professionalism.
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The reason for being has been the ability to provide superior, cost-effective, efficient and
timely services; an experience one may liken to sailing into smoother waters.
Prudential Shipping Lines is strengthened by a team of professionals with a collective
experience of over 100 years in the shipping industry. The Management and senior staff have
obtained qualifications and expertise both locally and internationally. These experts are
united by a common vision to become the most sought-after service provider of global repute,
driven by strong values and service ethics while bestowing high profitability to all
stakeholders. They continuously strive to enhance employee excellence/productivity through
training and development, and upgrade the standard of services on offer.
Engaged in global industry and commerce, Prudential Shipping Lines understands the
imperative need of seamless transactions and so provides a variety of services from Vessel
Agency to all Husbandry servi ces. The company’s dynamism is revealed in its capability to
serve ships calling Colombo and other ports of Sri Lanka, as well as Maldives, providing
agency services to the Shipping industry. Located in the heart of the busy Central Business
District of Colombo, Prudential Shipping Lines is housed in a state-of-the-art office complex,
complete with all facilities needed, to meet the challenges of Shipping, Logistics and
Commerce. The sound equity and financial prowess only serves to further reflect the
steadfastness of the company.
Vessel
They specialize in handling all types of vessels including Container Liner, Break Bulk,
RORO, Tankers, and Passenger, Yachts and Naval vessels providing Cargo booking, Owners
protection and husbandry services.
They offer complete in-house solutions to all the shipping and marine requirements.
Prudential Shipping can coordinate all stages of the supply chain, adapting the services to the
needs and ensuring a prompt and efficient service delivery that consistently aims to exceed
the expectations.
A comprehensive range of Marine logistics services including full cargo import and export
services, local customs clearance facilities, as well as local haulage, distribution and
warehousing facilities, are on offer.
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They keep the principals informed of Market conditions and happenings on a regular basis so
that the Principals can determine the Potential opportunities in a timely manner. They
maintain a good rapport with all the stakeholders in the Industry including Customers –
Importers/Exporters, Regulatory bodies, Ports Authority, Customs, etc.
The network of associates combined with the competence and experience puts us in a unique
position to change the way they handle the customers ’ multiple port calls.
9) GAC Sri Lanka
Overview
Established in 1991, GAC Sri Lanka offers a full range of professional shipping, marine and
logistics services. With offices in Colombo, Galle, Hambantota and Trincomalee they cover
all ports in the country and can handle any type of vessel and cargoes. Whether you require
full agency, owners protecting agency or husbandry agency services, GAC Sri Lanka can
handle the call. The extensive portfolio of services includes loading and discharge of wet and
dry bulk, general cargo and containers, dry dockings, supply of bunker fuel, crew changes,
spare parts and more.
GAC Sri Lanka’s ship supply service enables vessels that ply the busy sea lanes to take provisions, spares and new crew without diverting from their route. The fleet of twelve
modern high speed crafts ensures fast and safe delivery around the clock. They also provide
full service for embarkation and disembarkation of marine security personnel with their
equipment. The GAC fleet is able to provide rapid response to emergencies on board vessels.
Transferring bulk liquids and LPG from ship-to-ship is a highly technical operation that
requires not only specialised skills and equipment but also prompt mobility and in-depth
experience dealing with contingency situations.
GAC Sri Lanka has exactly what it takes to deliver ship-to-ship services safely and
seamlessly for a wide variety of liquid cargo such as crude oil, petroleum products and
liquefied gas using 100% own equipment. The support to the Oil and Gas Industry, both on-
and off-shore, includes a full range of agency and logistic services offered as an integrated
and complete package. It contains initial advice and documentation to facilitate the import
and re-export of specialised marine equipment (rigs, platforms, support vessels) as well as
handling and storage of consignments like drilling tools, machinery, spares and more. As a
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licensed customs house agent (CHA) all import and export clearances can be provided in-
house. The extensive range of logistics services includes everything from supply chain
management, customs clearance, sea and air freight, warehousing and distribution to project
and event logistics. They also provide international moving services. With a network of over
300 GAC offices worldwide, they combine local expertise with the worldwide infrastructure
and resources of the GAC Group including strong relationships with the world’s premier
carriers which enables the customers to benefit from favourable rates and gain priority access
to capacity even during peak times.
Fast Turnaround
Efficient ISO-certified procedures and close working relationships with local authorities,
suppliers and the local shipping industry enables GAC Sri Lanka to provide rapid turnaround
of vessels in any situation. Reducing the time spent waiting, in port and leading up to final
disbursements, are key priorities to help ensure time-and- cost efficiency for GAC Sri Lanka’s
customers.
What makes GAC Shipping special?
Reliable market intelligence
Up-to-date customised reports and information
High quality service delivery through the ISO certified quality system
24/7 operation
Fast turnaround and short lead-times for final disbursements
Dedicated fleet of multi-purpose vehicles for crew and spares services
Dedicated fleet of supply vessels for safe and efficient service off Galle and Colombo
Highest safety standards
10) Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
World’s second - largest shipping line in terms of container vessel capacity. MSC operates 434 vessels and has a capacity of 2,174,000 twenty-foot equivalent
units (TEU). The Genoa- based company operates in all major ports of the world.
MSC's most important port is Antwerp in Belgium.
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MSC serves 270 ports worldwide on the six continents. 350 local offices, employing a
total of 29,000 people, provide an agency network representation.
Vessels with the capacity of up to 13,800 TEU, including one of the largest container
ships, MSC Emanuela and her sistership MSC Beatrice . The growth of MSC is fully organic, and not through Mergers and Acquisition. The line was named shipping line of the year in 2007 for the sixth time in eleven
years by Lloyds Loading List, which is an achievement not matched by any other
shipping line.
11) United Arab Shipping Company
Service area: Kuwait , Dubai, Middle East and west Africa region from Dubai, the European
region from London, the Far East and Australia region from Singapore, and the North
American region from Cranford - New Jersey.
Products: Container shipping
United Arab Shipping Company was established in July 1976 jointly by six
shareholding Arab states of the Persian
Gulf (Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E) . The UASC fleet operates more than 18 services. UASC owns and operates a fleet of 58 fully cellular container vessels.
12) Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
Area served : Asia, Europe, Americas, Australia and Africa USA accounted for 20.3
per cent of Sri Lanka's exports, followed by UK (10.5 per cent) and EU (23.3 per cent,
excluding UK). Garments continued to account for the bulk of exports to these markets.
Among EU member countries, Italy (5.8 per cent), Belgium (5.4 per cent) and Germany (4.8
per cent) remained the leading export destinations in 2011. Almost 79 per cent of Sri Lanka's
processed diamonds were exported to Belgium in 2011. Exports to India accounted for about
4.9 per cent of Sri Lanka's total exports, increased by 9.5 per cent in 2011 and comprised of
machinery and equipment, animal fodder, spices and garments.
Services : Shipping services, logistics services
This shipping line was founded in 1972
Ocean shipping company based in Keelung, Taiwan (ROC)
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Yang Ming currently operates 84 container ships up to 8,250 twenty-foot equivalent
units (TEU) and 17 bulk carriers) .
At the middle of 2012, Yang Ming operates a fleet of 85 vessels with a 4.2-million-
D.W.T / operating capacity 346 thousand TEUS, of which container ships are themains service force.
Yang Ming's service scope covers over 70 nations with more than 170 service
points.
Export Performance of Sri Lanka
Exports which rebounded in 2010, strengthened further during 2011 despite a fragile
recovery in the world economy. Earnings from exports exceeded the US dollars 10
billion mark and reached US dollars 10,559 million, an increase of 22.4 per cent in
2011 over the previous year. The export growth in 2011 is commendable and
highlighted the resilience of exports as it was achieved amidst slow and uncertain
economic recovery in Sri Lanka's traditional markets, particularly, USA, EU, and the
Middle East. The expansion in domestic economic activities and the favourable
investment climate with low interest rates and improved infrastructure contributed to
the growth in exports. The largest contribution to the growth in export earnings
amounting to US dollars 1,896 million came from industrial exports followed by
agricultural exports (US dollars 221 million).
Industrial exports increased by 31.1 per cent to US dollars 7,992 million in 2011.
Major contribution to this growth came from exports of textiles and garments, rubber
products and petroleum products. Further, earnings from exports of food, beverages
and tobacco, gems, diamonds and jewellery, transport equipment and machinery and
mechanical appliances made a significant contribution to export earnings.
Earnings from agricultural exports, which accounted for 23.9 per cent of total exports,
increased by 9.6 per cent to US dollars 2,528 million. Earnings from traditional
agricultural crops increased due to higher prices that prevailed in the international
market during the first half of 2011. Among agricultural exports, tea accounted for
14.1 per cent of total export earnings in 2011 followed by coconut (2.5 per cent),
spices (2.2 per cent) and rubber (2 per cent). Tea exports continued to be the major
agricultural export, contributing 59 per cent to the total agricultural exports.
Earnings from export of rubber and coconut increased mainly due to an increase in
prices. A short supply of natural rubber in the world market resulting from
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unfavorable weather conditions in major rubber producing countries coupled with
high oil prices contributed to higher prices at the Colombo auction, particularly in the
first half of 2011. A short supply of natural rubber in the world market resulting from
unfavourable weather conditions in major rubber producing countries coupled with
high oil prices contributed to higher prices at the Colombo auction, particularly in the
first half of 2011. Despite higher export prices, export volumes of rubber declined by
17.9 per cent in 2011, due to increased domestic demand by rubber manufacturing
industries and the Cess on raw rubber exports. Meanwhile, earnings from export of
coconut products increased by 60.4 per cent to US dollars 266 million in 2011, largely
due to higher earnings from desiccated coconut exports.
The sharp increase in desiccated coconut exports was driven by higher volumes and
favourable prices fetched at auctions. Export of fresh coconuts declined both in value
and volume terms by 46.4 per cent and 60.5 per cent, respectively, in 2011 due to
increased domestic demand.
Earnings from spices and minor agricultural products grew with favourable prices in
the international market. Earnings from spices led by cinnamon and nutmeg increased
by 13.5 per cent to US dollars 235 million in 2011. Cinnamon exports grew by 31.4
per cent to US dollars 129 million largely due to an increase in prices by 30.8 per cent
to US dollars 9.38 per kg in 2011. Earnings from pepper and cloves declined due to a
decrease in export volumes although prices remained high. Minor agricultural
products including fruits, edible nuts, cereals, flowers and foliage and cocoa recorded
higher export earnings. Earnings from unmanufactured tobacco increased by 19.2 per
cent to US dollars 38 million in 2011.
Import Performance of Sri Lanka
Expenditure on imports increased by 50.7 per cent to US dollars 20,269 million in
2011 compared to US dollars 13,451 million in 2010. Higher demand for all major
categories of imports; consumer, intermediate and investment goods, as well as
higher international commodity prices contributed to the surge in import
expenditure. Import of intermediate goods accounted for 60.6 per cent of total
imports while investment goods accounted for 21.2 per cent of total imports.
Consumer goods imports accounted for 18 per cent to the total import expenditure.
The average import price of crude oil increased by 36.6 per cent to US dollars
108.59 per barrel during the year, compared to US dollars 79.52 per barrel during
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2010, mainly due to increased demand from emerging market economies and
political uncertainties which prevailed in oil exporting countries in North Africa and
the Middle East.
The expenditure on textile imports amounted to US dollars 2,321 million in 2011,reflecting both the increased demand for apparel exports and higher prices of
textiles, particularly prevailed in the first half of 2011.On net terms, exports of
textiles and garments amounted to US dollars 1,871 million in 2011.
The expenditure on fertiliser imports increased, led by higher prices that prevailed
in the international market and increased volume of imports as the fertiliser subsidy
was extended to cover all crops, effective from May 2011. Expenditure on wheat
and maize imports also increased. Import of other categories of intermediate goods,
such as chemicals, diamonds and precious metals also increased during the period.
Meanwhile, import of gold, which is the main sub-category within the import of
diamonds, precious stones and metals, increased due to the removal of import duty
on gold in 2010.
Import of investment goods recorded a significant increase of 55.4 per cent in 2011
to US dollars 4,286 million led by increase in transport equipment, machinery as
well as building materials. Increase in investment goods imports was attributed
mainly to the large scale infrastructure development projects of the government
funded by foreign inflows, which increased substantially during the year.
Expenditure on imports of Machinery and equipment which comprise engineering
equipment, electronic equipment, telecommunication devices, office machinery,
medical and laboratory equipment and machinery for the textile industry increased.
Expenditure on imports of transport equipment which comprise vehicles for
transport of passenger and goods, heavy-duty vehicles, small scale ships and also
boats and building materials which comprise mainly cement, iron and steel,
aluminum articles and mineral products also increased in during year 2011
reflecting an expansion in construction activities in the country.
Expenditure on import of consumer goods increased by 47.5 per cent to US dollars
3,654 million in 2011. Non-food consumer goods contributed 57.1 per cent to the
total of consumer goods imports. The main contributor to increase the imports of
non-food consumer goods was personal motor vehicles, motor cycles and trishaws.
Increase in motor vehicle imports was influenced by the reduction in import duties
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and supported by relatively easy access to credit at competitive rates and increased
real income levels.
The expenditure on import of Medical and pharmaceutical product, food and
beverages, sugar and confectionery goods and Import of dairy products, includingmilk powder also increased.
Direction of Trade
India remained the major trading partner in 2011 followed by Singapore and USA.
The other countries that had trade over US dollars 1 billion in 2011 include China,
Iran, UK and Japan. USA and UK remained the largest export destinations, while
India and Singapore followed by China remained the foremost import origins in
2011. India contributed to over 16 per cent of Sri Lanka's external trade in 2011.
USA accounted for 20.3 per cent of Sri Lanka's exports, followed by UK (10.5 per
cent) and EU (23.3 per cent, excluding UK). Garments continued to account for the
bulk of exports to these markets. Among EU member countries, Italy (5.8 per cent),
Belgium (5.4 per cent) and Germany (4.8 per cent) remained the leading export
destinations in 2011. Almost 79 per cent of Sri Lanka's processed diamonds were
exported to Belgium in 2011. Exports to India accounted for about 4.9 per cent of
Sri Lanka's total exports, increased by 9.5 per cent in 2011 and comprised of
machinery and equipment, animal fodder, spices and garments.
Russia continued to be the major destination for tea exports accounting for nearly
17 per cent of total tea exports in 2011. Singapore emerged as an important export
destination in 2011 by accounting for nearly 3.9 per cent of Sri Lanka's exports.
India continued to be the largest source of imports in 2011 and accounted for nearly
21.9 per cent of imports in 2011. Total imports from India amounted to US dollars
4,431 million in 2011. Main imports from India were refined petroleum products,
motorcycles and auto-trishaws. Singapore and China followed as the second and
third largest import origins, accounting for 10.5 per cent and 10.3 per cent of total
imports, respectively. Main imports from Singapore comprised fertiliser and
petroleum products, while the major imports from China were machinery and
cotton. Iran and Japan remained the fourth and fifth largest source of imports,
respectively. Imports from Iran and Japan comprised mainly crude oil and motor
vehicles, respectively.