š SLPA Records Historic Rs. 42.8 Bn Net Profit for 2025
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has reported its highest-ever financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a recovery in overall port activity and capacity expansion. ⢠Financial Performance (Group) Net Profit After Tax: Rs. 42.8 Bn (up 12.1% YoY). Group Revenue: Rs. 81.8 Bn (up 9.7% YoY). Profit Before Tax: Rs. 57.1 Bn (up 23.9% YoY). Operating Profit: Rs. 55.2 Bn (up 20.2% YoY). ⢠Port Operations & Throughput Total Container Volume: Increased to 8.30 Mn TEUs (from 7.91 Mn in 2024). CWIT (Colombo West International Terminal): Emerged as the primary growth driver, with volumes surging to 718,226 TEUs from just 87,660 TEUs. CICT: Remained the largest operator at 3.35 Mn TEUs. SLPA & SAGT: Experienced slight declines in handled volumes at 2.38 Mn and 1.95 Mn TEUs respectively. ⢠Balance Sheet & National Contribution Total Assets: Expanded 6.1% to Rs. 807.6 Bn. Consolidated Fund: A Rs. 5 Bn contribution was made to the National Treasury. Borrowings: Total debt rose to Rs. 86.9 Bn to fund ongoing capital expenditure. _Note: Figures are based on provisional, unaudited financial statements._