Colombo port is one of the key institutions that brings in
essential commodities to the country and brings in revenue by
way of container transshipment. The East Terminal, JCT and the
SAGT are badly affected due to many falling sick.
Out of 437 tested 149 have been COVID positive. The Port
Authority is headed by Daya Rathnayeka a another retired
Army officer loyal to the Family. He has no knowledge of port
work.
If the port is crippled revenue and essential supplies will be
coming to a halt and the government should be able to handle
this situation more practically by appointing the right people
for the right job.
