Colombo Port transhipment growth accelerates as CWIT ramps up operations (opens original article in a new tab)

Colombo Port's container transhipment volumes surged 22.6% in April 2026, driven by the Colombo West International Terminal's rapid growth, while total cargo handled increased 9.5% to 10.49 million tonnes.

• Container transhipment volumes increased 22.6% to 607,240 TEUs in April 2026
• CWIT handled 152,262 TEUs in April 2026, up 1124.2% from its first month
• Total cargo handled rose 9.5% to 10.49 mn tonnes in April 2026