In June 2025, MAP supported another SLPA delegation to attend the Terminal Operator Conference in Rotterdam. This included a technical visit to the Port of Rotterdam, one of Europe’s leading sustainable ports offering direct exposure to advanced port technologies.

The conference was based on trade, tariffs, its tensions, sustainable growth and investment in technology. Throughout the conference, SLPA officials engaged with global experts on container terminal innovation, digital transformation in port logistics, environmental practices, and evolving international trade dynamics. The insights gained are expected to cultivate and grow SLPA’s continuing development initiatives including the Colombo East Container Terminal.

Delegates also met with suppliers from around the world, including eleven suppliers from the U.S., to explore potential partnerships and evaluate solutions applicable to SLPA operations in Sri Lanka.