Sri Lanka Port Statistics

Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged

1992 - 2018 | Monthly | Metric Ton th | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Cargo Handled: Discharged data was reported at 4,956.000 Metric Ton th in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,315.000 Metric Ton th for Aug 2018. Cargo Handled: Discharged data is updated monthly, averaging 2,017.000 Metric Ton th from Jan 1992 to Sep 2018, with 319 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,315.000 Metric Ton th in Aug 2018 and a record low of 484.000 Metric Ton th in Sep 1992. Cargo Handled: Discharged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
4,839.00 Apr 2018 monthly Jan 1992 - Apr 2018

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Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual

1966 - 2017 | Yearly | Metric Ton th | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual data was reported at 93,857.000 Metric Ton th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 86,519.000 Metric Ton th for 2016. Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual data is updated yearly, averaging 13,511.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1966 to 2017, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93,857.000 Metric Ton th in 2017 and a record low of 2,425.000 Metric Ton th in 1975. Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
93,857.00 2017 yearly 1966 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual

Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Colombo

1987 - 2017 | Yearly | Metric Ton th | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Colombo data was reported at 89,035.000 Metric Ton th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 81,879.000 Metric Ton th for 2016. Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Colombo data is updated yearly, averaging 26,273.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1987 to 2017, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89,035.000 Metric Ton th in 2017 and a record low of 8,798.000 Metric Ton th in 1987. Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Colombo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
89,035.00 2017 yearly 1987 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Colombo

Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Galle

1987 - 2017 | Yearly | Metric Ton th | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Galle data was reported at 712.000 Metric Ton th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 771.000 Metric Ton th for 2016. Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Galle data is updated yearly, averaging 402.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1987 to 2017, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 771.000 Metric Ton th in 2016 and a record low of 167.000 Metric Ton th in 2009. Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Galle data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
712.00 2017 yearly 1987 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Galle

Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Trincomalee

1987 - 2017 | Yearly | Metric Ton th | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Trincomalee data was reported at 3,897.000 Metric Ton th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,514.000 Metric Ton th for 2016. Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Trincomalee data is updated yearly, averaging 1,820.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1987 to 2017, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,897.000 Metric Ton th in 2017 and a record low of 874.000 Metric Ton th in 1988. Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Trincomalee data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
3,897.00 2017 yearly 1987 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Trincomalee

Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged: Port of Colombo

1998 - 2018 | Monthly | Metric Ton th | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Cargo Handled: Discharged: Port of Colombo data was reported at 4,956.000 Metric Ton th in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,315.000 Metric Ton th for Aug 2018. Cargo Handled: Discharged: Port of Colombo data is updated monthly, averaging 2,533.500 Metric Ton th from Dec 1998 to Sep 2018, with 238 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,315.000 Metric Ton th in Aug 2018 and a record low of 1,127.000 Metric Ton th in Nov 2000. Cargo Handled: Discharged: Port of Colombo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
4,839.00 Apr 2018 monthly Dec 1998 - Apr 2018

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Discharged:  Port of Colombo

Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Loaded

1992 - 2018 | Monthly | Metric Ton th | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Cargo Handled: Loaded data was reported at 3,595.000 Metric Ton th in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,934.000 Metric Ton th for Aug 2018. Cargo Handled: Loaded data is updated monthly, averaging 1,120.000 Metric Ton th from Jan 1992 to Sep 2018, with 319 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,934.000 Metric Ton th in Aug 2018 and a record low of 314.000 Metric Ton th in Jul 1992. Cargo Handled: Loaded data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
3,422.00 Apr 2018 monthly Jan 1992 - Apr 2018

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Loaded

Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Loaded: Port of Colombo

1998 - 2018 | Monthly | Metric Ton th | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Cargo Handled: Loaded: Port of Colombo data was reported at 3,595.000 Metric Ton th in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,934.000 Metric Ton th for Aug 2018. Cargo Handled: Loaded: Port of Colombo data is updated monthly, averaging 1,645.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1998 to Sep 2018, with 238 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,934.000 Metric Ton th in Aug 2018 and a record low of 664.000 Metric Ton th in Dec 2001. Cargo Handled: Loaded: Port of Colombo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
3,422.00 Apr 2018 monthly Dec 1998 - Apr 2018

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Cargo Handled: Loaded: Port of Colombo

Sri Lanka Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Domestic

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | TEU th | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Domestic data was reported at 6,209.000 TEU th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,735.000 TEU th for 2016. Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Domestic data is updated yearly, averaging 2,221.000 TEU th from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,209.000 TEU th in 2017 and a record low of 669.000 TEU th in 1991. Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Domestic data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
6,209.00 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Domestic

Sri Lanka Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Transshipment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | TEU th | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Transshipment data was reported at 4,826.000 TEU th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,435.000 TEU th for 2016. Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Transshipment data is updated yearly, averaging 1,531.000 TEU th from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,826.000 TEU th in 2017 and a record low of 451.000 TEU th in 1992. Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Transshipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
4,826.00 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Transshipment

Sri Lanka Container Throughput: Domestic

1998 - 2018 | Monthly | TEU | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Container Throughput: Domestic data was reported at 106,102.000 TEU in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 117,397.000 TEU for Aug 2018. Container Throughput: Domestic data is updated monthly, averaging 66,503.000 TEU from Jan 1998 to Sep 2018, with 249 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 132,198.000 TEU in Dec 2017 and a record low of 36,093.000 TEU in Feb 1998. Container Throughput: Domestic data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
100,800.00 Apr 2018 monthly Jan 1998 - Apr 2018

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Container Throughput: Domestic

Sri Lanka Container Throughput: Re Stowing

1998 - 2018 | Monthly | TEU | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Container Throughput: Re Stowing data was reported at 9,663.000 TEU in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,757.000 TEU for Aug 2018. Container Throughput: Re Stowing data is updated monthly, averaging 6,234.000 TEU from Jan 1998 to Sep 2018, with 249 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,121.000 TEU in Jun 2012 and a record low of 1,928.000 TEU in Nov 1999. Container Throughput: Re Stowing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
5,029.00 Apr 2018 monthly Jan 1998 - Apr 2018

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Container Throughput: Re Stowing

Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals

1998 - 2018 | Monthly | Unit | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Number of Vessels Arrivals data was reported at 386.000 Unit in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 423.000 Unit for Aug 2018. Number of Vessels Arrivals data is updated monthly, averaging 359.000 Unit from Jan 1998 to Sep 2018, with 247 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 442.000 Unit in May 2008 and a record low of 269.000 Unit in Nov 2001. Number of Vessels Arrivals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
405.00 Apr 2018 monthly Jan 1998 - Apr 2018

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals

Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | Unit | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual data was reported at 4,879.000 Unit in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,998.000 Unit for 2016. Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual data is updated yearly, averaging 4,232.000 Unit from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,998.000 Unit in 2016 and a record low of 3,415.000 Unit in 1991. Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
4,879.00 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual

Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Colombo

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | Unit | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Colombo data was reported at 4,329.000 Unit in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,405.000 Unit for 2016. Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Colombo data is updated yearly, averaging 3,870.000 Unit from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,424.000 Unit in 2008 and a record low of 3,076.000 Unit in 1991. Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Colombo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
4,329.00 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Colombo

Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Galle

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | Unit | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Galle data was reported at 87.000 Unit in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 96.000 Unit for 2016. Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Galle data is updated yearly, averaging 84.000 Unit from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 223.000 Unit in 1994 and a record low of 32.000 Unit in 2009. Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Galle data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
87.00 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Galle

Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Trincomalee

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | Unit | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Trincomalee data was reported at 233.000 Unit in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 216.000 Unit for 2016. Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Trincomalee data is updated yearly, averaging 233.000 Unit from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 404.000 Unit in 1997 and a record low of 96.000 Unit in 2005. Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Trincomalee data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
233.00 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Trincomalee

Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals: Port of Colombo

1998 - 2018 | Monthly | Unit | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Number of Vessels Arrivals: Port of Colombo data was reported at 386.000 Unit in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 423.000 Unit for Aug 2018. Number of Vessels Arrivals: Port of Colombo data is updated monthly, averaging 354.500 Unit from Dec 1998 to Sep 2018, with 238 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 441.000 Unit in Jul 2016 and a record low of 269.000 Unit in Nov 2001. Number of Vessels Arrivals: Port of Colombo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
405.00 Apr 2018 monthly Dec 1998 - Apr 2018

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Number of Vessels Arrivals: Port of Colombo

Sri Lanka Port of Colombo: Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Port of Colombo: Employment data was reported at 8,588.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,851.000 Person for 2016. Port of Colombo: Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 12,522.000 Person from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,411.000 Person in 2000 and a record low of 8,588.000 Person in 2017. Port of Colombo: Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
8,588.00 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Port of Colombo: Employment

Sri Lanka Port of Galle: Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Port of Galle: Employment data was reported at 351.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 348.000 Person for 2016. Port of Galle: Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 634.000 Person from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 841.000 Person in 1996 and a record low of 348.000 Person in 2016. Port of Galle: Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
351.00 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Port of Galle: Employment

Sri Lanka Port of Trincomalee: Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Port of Trincomalee: Employment data was reported at 401.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 402.000 Person for 2016. Port of Trincomalee: Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 711.000 Person from Dec 1991 to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,175.000 Person in 2000 and a record low of 401.000 Person in 2017. Port of Trincomalee: Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.TA005: Port Statistics.

Last Frequency Range
401.00 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Port of Trincomalee: Employment
Cargo Handled: Discharged
Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual
Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Colombo
Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Galle
Cargo Handled: Discharged & Loaded: Annual: Port of Trincomalee
Cargo Handled: Discharged: Port of Colombo
Cargo Handled: Loaded
Cargo Handled: Loaded: Port of Colombo
Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Domestic
Container Throughout: Annual: Port of Colombo: Transshipment
Container Throughput: Domestic
Container Throughput: Re Stowing
Number of Vessels Arrivals
Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual
Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Colombo
Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Galle
Number of Vessels Arrivals: Annual: Port of Trincomalee
Number of Vessels Arrivals: Port of Colombo
Port of Colombo: Employment
Port of Galle: Employment
Port of Trincomalee: Employment
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