Strategic investments from high-growth economies such as India and China are propelling Sri Lanka into an important emerging Indian-ocean economy. Geographically and geo-politically, Sri Lanka is well located between these two fast growing economies. The importance as a strategic hub is easy to see.
With excellent trade relations both India and China are heavily assisting the country in the development of considerable infrastructure ventures. The huge investment in the Port City of Hambantota alone, will see the biggest port constructed on-land to date in the 21st Century!
This timely two-day event will examine Sri Lanka’s new maritime infrastructure and commanding position as a trans-shipment logistics hub for bulk, break bulk, warehousing, bunkering, ship repair and shipbuilding.
The opportunities
The event offers numerous opportunities for the maritime and logistics industry to take advantage of Sri Lanka’s burgeoning economy and build for the future.
A high-level two-day conference and exhibition offers delegates the chance to gather critical business and commercial intelligence through networking with governmental decision makers, trade policy makers, investment promotion agencies and private sector partners. At the same time, exhibitors have a prime opportunity to showcase their products and services to a very focused audience of the maritime industry, port authorities and government departments.
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