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🚢 Colombo Port Prepares for Growth as CWIT Reaches 2M TEUs & Launches Phase 2

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• Key Highlights & Expansion: • CWIT reached the 2 million TEU milestone and launched Phase 2, which will double its container handling capacity from 1.6 million to 3.2 million TEUs. • The terminal represents a total investment of US$ 750 Mn, completed ahead of schedule despite initial economic challenges starting in 2022. • National & Regional Economic Impact: • Solidifies the Port of Colombo as the leading regional maritime hub and gateway to South Asia. • Serves as a vital driver of national growth and a critical generator of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka. • Developed through a key strategic partnership involving John Keells Holdings PLC, Adani Ports and SEZ, and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA).

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