Dec 31, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has implemented a window berthing policy to increase efficiency of services between the Port of Colombo and the Indian Subcontinent.

According to SLPA sources, a vessel will be given a specific time window upon arrival to be berthed, and any delays would be penalized. This policy is implemented in most ports around the world and is also the general policy of the privately-owned South Asia Gateway Terminal.

The SLPA’s new window berthing scheme would initially cover the Chennai and Tuticorin sectors, with two berths being reserved for this purpose at Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) and Unity Container Terminal (UCT).