Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Source: ANI News
The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) is a fully automated deep-water container terminal at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It features a 1,400-metre quay and a water depth of around 20 metres, allowing it to berth ultra-large container vessels. The terminal has an annual capacity of about 3.2 million TEUs and utilizes digitally integrated systems, modern cranes, and electrified yard eq
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Seaport
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ANI News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) is a fully automated deep-water container terminal at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It features a 1,400-metre quay and a water depth of around 20 metres, allowing it to berth ultra-large container vessels. The terminal has an annual capacity of about 3.2 million TEUs and utilizes digitally integrated systems, modern cranes, and electrified yard equipment to improve operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times. It is operated as a partnership between APSEZ, John Keells Holdings PLC, and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. |
Original sector | Transport |
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Country | Sri Lanka |
City | Colombo |
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Source | ANI News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Seaport |
Article published date | 2026-03-21 |
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