Colombo Port Posts Rs. 32.2 Bn Profit YTD Aug. 2025 📈

• Key Figures: Post-tax profit for the first eight months of 2025 reached Rs. 32.2 billion. • Growth: This marks a sharp 71% rise compared to the Rs. 18.9 billion earned in the same period of 2024, significantly exceeding the projected target of Rs. 21 billion. • Drivers: The improved financial performance was primarily driven by higher operational efficiency and a 6% Year-on-Year growth in container handling. • Infrastructure: The completion of key projects, including the Eastern Terminal and the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) expansion, along with tighter cost management, contributed to the surge. • Outlook: Earnings will be reinvested in strategic projects aimed at strengthening Colombo's position as a regional transshipment hub.