Adani Ports Operates With Colombo: India’s largest port operator company, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ). It has started the operation of Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) located at the Colombo Port. Developed under a historic public-private partnership, CWIT is being operated by a consortium of APSEZ, Sri Lankan group John Keells Holdings PLC, and Sri Lanka Ports Authority, operating under a 35-year build, operate, and transfer (BOT) agreement.
The CWIT project has an investment of US$800 million and has a length of 1,400 meters and a depth of 20 meters. Making the terminal capable of handling approximately 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually. It is Colombo’s first fully automated deep-water terminal. It is designed to enhance cargo handling capabilities, improve vessel turnaround times, and enhance the port’s position as a major transshipment hub in South Asia.
Construction of the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) began in early 2022 and has progressed rapidly since then. With the installation of state-of-the-art infrastructure almost complete, CWIT is now set to set new standards in operational efficiency and reliability in regional maritime logistics.
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said the start of operations at CWIT is an important step. Towards regional cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. This terminal not only represents the future of trade in the Indian Ocean. But its inauguration is also a proud moment for Sri Lanka, placing it firmly on the global maritime map. He said the CWIT project would create thousands of direct and indirect jobs locally and open up immense economic avenues for the island nation.
The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), developed by the #AdaniGroup, is now operational. As Colombo Port’s first fully automated terminal, @CWITSriLanka sets new benchmarks in regional maritime infrastructure and marks a significant milestone in India–Sri Lanka… pic.twitter.com/ZdjUSyWmnK
— Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (@Adaniports) April 7, 2025
Adani further said that this is a great example of the deep friendship. And growing strategic ties between the two neighbors and shows what can be achieved through visionary public-private partnerships. Developing this world-class facility in record time also reflects the Adani Group’s proven ability to efficiently execute large-scale critical infrastructure projects anywhere in the world.
John Keells Group Chairman Krishna Balendra said that we are proud to see progress in the development of the West Container Terminal. This is a project that strengthens Sri Lanka’s position as a regional maritime hub. This project is one of the largest investments of the John Keells Group. And one of the most important private sector investments in Sri Lanka. Together with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and the Adani Group. We will raise Colombo’s status as a major transshipment hub. We are confident that this project will enhance global trade and connectivity in the region.
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