COLOMBO, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Terminal operators of Sri Lanka's Colombo Port on Thursday told media that they are not affected by the economic crisis in the country and port activities will continue seamlessly.
Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority Prasantha Jayamanna said that the port continues its operations as usual.
"We have developed strategies and mechanisms to optimally operate the three terminals in the face of any possible disruptions stemming from fuel supplies or workforce turnout. Port of Colombo has a buffer stock of fuel and most effective shift patterns in place to ensure smooth operations," he said.
Romesh David, CEO of South Asia Gateway Terminals, the first public-private partnership container terminal in the country, said that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and Lanka IOC provide them with a continuous fuel supply. ■