Sources said this unprecedented response from global players signifies that Sri Lanka is well on its path to making its presence felt in global trade.

The SLPA invited expressions of qualifications (EoQ) from interested parties to offer services in implementing the PCS. The EoQ was published after extensive studies and research carried out by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The ADB submitted the National Ports Master Plan outlining the need for technology interventions and recommendations have been outlined in the said report.

According to sources, EoQs have been received from players from leading port community systems technology services providers from countries such as India, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Germany, France, Singapore, China, and so on.