Colombo International Container Terminals Ltd
Deepwater terminal of choice (CMHI), a listed blue chip Company in the Hong Kong stock exchange, and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA).
Colombo International Container Terminals Ltd., (CICT) is a joint venture Company between China Merchants Holdings (International) Co., Ltd. It is developing the 2.4 million teus capacity Colombo South Container Terminal in the Port of Colombo, under a 35 year build, operate, and transfer agreement with the SLPA. The largest shareholder of this company is CMHI with 85% ownership and the balance 15
A Moment of Reflection: CICTโs Annual Pirith Ceremony 2026
On 20th and 21st March, CICT gathered to observe its Annual Pirith Chanting and Almsgiving Ceremony, upholding a meaningful tradition that embodies spiritual mindfulness and a shared sense of purpose rooted in tradition and unity.
As Pirith chanting carried through the night, it filled the surroundings with a sense of calm and quiet reflection, creating a unique atmosphere within the terminal. At dawn, the offering of alms to Buddhist monks marked a continuation of this spirit of gratitude and compassion.
Even as we power global trade and keep the world connected, moments like these remind us that beyond the movement of trade lies a deeper foundation of values grounding us in resilience, harmony, and a collective sense of direction as we move forward together.
CICT proudly marks the successful completion of the RTG Safety Protection System, reinforcing our strong commitment to safety and operational excellence. This advanced system integrates key features such as Stack Profiling, Chassis Lifting Protection, Truck Head Protection, and Gantry Anti-Collision enhancing both precision and protection in daily operations. As part of our continuous drive to adopt cutting-edge technology, this initiative strengthens safer, more efficient operations while delivering greater value and reliability to our customers.
On this International Womenโs Day, we celebrate the remarkable women of CICT whose contributions across the terminal play a vital role in keeping our business strong and global trade in motion.
In the spirit of , their journey reminds us that when we uplift and support women today, we open doors to new opportunities and create progress that benefits our teams, our industry, and the future we share.
Happy International Womenโs Day!
06/03/2026
A proud moment for CICT and the Port of Colombo.
CICT has become the ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ to secure both ๐๐ฆ๐ข ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ญ:๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ข๐ฐ๐ฐ๐๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต & ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ and ๐๐ฆ๐ข ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ญ:๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐.
These certifications provide independent global verification that our safety and environmental systems meet internationally recognised standards.
For us, this milestone reflects the dedication of our teams and our ongoing commitment to:
โข Protecting our people
โข Safeguarding the environment
โข Supporting reliable global trade
As we continue to strengthen our operations, we remain focused on building safer, more sustainable, and more resilient port operations for the future.
Road to Victory - CICTโs Triumph at CASA Mini Cricket 2026
23/02/2026
CICT has once again claimed victory at the CASA Mini Cricket Tournament, successfully retaining the championship title for the second consecutive year (2025 & 2026).
Congratulations to our team for their dedication, teamwork, and outstanding performance throughout the tournament. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the organizing committee for their excellent coordination and support.
From Asia to Africa, Europe to the Americas, Chinese New Year wishes travelled across oceans as the global CM Port family celebrated the Year of the Horse.
Here in Sri Lanka, CICT hosted a colourful Spring Festival celebration filled with dumplings, spring couplets and festive cheer.
โIn China, New Yearโs Eve is about family,โ shared Deputy CEO Jeffrey He.
โWe wrap what we value, and we wrap it together.โ
Just like a dumpling needs the whole family, a port needs every crane and every colleague working in unity.
Goodbye Year of the Snake. Welcome Year of the Horse strength, speed and vitality for 2026. โMa Dao Cheng Gong,โ (Success upon Arrival)....
04/02/2026
Celebrating 78 years of independence with pride, unity, and hope.
Together, we look ahead to a stronger Sri Lanka and a future shaped by progress and resilience
23/01/2026
CICT is honoured to collaborate with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) on a three-year environmental conservation project (2025โ2028) to protect sea turtles and restore coastal health along the Colombo Port City, Mount Lavinia coastline.
โข Turtle nest and hatchling protection
โข Coastal revegetation and climate resilience
โข Volunteer, school, and community engagement
โAs a gateway to global trade, CICT recognizes its responsibility to protect the environment that surrounds us. This partnership with WNPS is an investment in long-term ecological resilience,โ said CEO Jan Zhang.
Together, we are safeguarding Sri Lankaโs coastal heritage.
05/01/2026
๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐!
A remarkable achievement by ๐ฆ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐, who once again claimed the title โ completing an incredible ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ต๐ฎ๐-๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ for the third consecutive year. Your dedication, teamwork, and consistency truly set the standard.
๐ Well played to ๐ฆ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐, finishing strong as ๐ฅ๐๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐-๐จ๐ฝ with a commendable performance throughout the tournament.
Special recognition to:
โข ๐๐ป๐ท๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ต๐ฎ โ ๐พ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ & ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐จ
โข ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ธ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐บ๐ฎ๐น โ ๐ฝ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฝ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ง
โข ๐๐ป๐ท๐ฒ๐น๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ โ ๐ฝ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฝ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐๐ฃ
Thank you to all participants, the organizing committee, and the management for making ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ a resounding success.
Welcoming 2026 at CICT ๐
We began the New Year with warmth, gratitude, and unity as the CICT family came together to celebrate the first day of 2026.
The morning commenced with the traditional lighting of the oil lamp, followed by our CEOโs New Year message reflecting on a year of resilience, teamwork, and progress, and reaffirming our commitment to our people, our communities, and Sri Lanka.
As we look ahead, 2026 marks another step forward in our journey of operational excellence, innovation, safety, and sustainable growth driven by the dedication of our teams and the strength of our shared values.
Hereโs to a year of collaboration, confidence, and continued progress.
Happy New Year 2026 from all of us at CICT. โจ
๐โจ Celebrating a Remarkable 2025 at CICT! โจ๐
As we look back on 2025, CICT proudly marks a year defined by strategic growth, global recognition, and collective achievement.
2025 tested us in many ways, but it also highlighted the strength of our people. As we continued to build CICTโs role as the Deepwater Terminal of Choice at the Port of Colombo, your resilience, teamwork, and commitment kept operations moving and customers supported, even in challenging moments. This year allowed us to learn, adapt, and put foundations in place for better days ahead. Thank you for your perseverance, professionalism, and belief in what we are building together.
To our incredible CICT family, our valued partners, and every stakeholder who stood with us โ thank you for your commitment, collaboration, and belief in our vision.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with growth, joy, and endless opportunities!
Hereโs to even greater milestones, stronger partnerships, and shared success in 2026!
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