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title: Sri Lanka – Colombo Port Operations Resuming After Cyclone Ditwah
description: Colombo Port resumes operations post-Cyclone Ditwah, but expect delays due to backlog and adverse weather impacts. Plan shipments accordingly as schedules adjust.
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# Sri Lanka – Colombo Port Operations Resuming After Cyclone Ditwah
01 Dec 2025
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Please be advised that **Colombo Port has fully resumed operations** following the severe adverse weather caused by **Cyclone Ditwah**.
Port operations were **completely suspended from 26 November (09:00 hrs) to 29 November (08:00 hrs)** due to unsafe conditions.
As of **30 November 2025**, weather conditions in the Colombo region have stabilised, and **both navigation and terminal operations have returned to normal**.
### Expected Impact on Operations
Despite the resumption of full port activity, customers should note:
- **Berthing delays of up to 3 days** are expected as terminals clear accumulated vessel backlogs.
- **CICT terminal** is likely to face the most pressure due to a higher concentration of scheduled vessel calls.
### Summary of Cyclone Impact
Cyclone Ditwah and its indirect effects resulted in:
- Extremely heavy rainfall and flooding across Colombo
- Strong winds preventing safe vessel berthing
- High sea swells and rough conditions across Western & Southern maritime regions
- Significantly reduced visibility and unsafe working conditions
All **container handling, berthing, loading/unloading, and transshipment activities** were halted from **26–29 November 2025**.
### Impact on Sailing Schedules
Due to the multi-day shutdown:
- Several vessels calling Colombo are expected to face **delays**
- Some services may undergo **schedule omissions or blank sailings**
- Transshipment cargo via Colombo may experience **longer transit times**
- **Misconnections** are possible due to congestion and vessel rollover
### Next Steps & Customer Guidance
We kindly ask all customers to **plan shipments with these delays in mind**.
Revised berthing windows, vessel schedules, and potential alternative routing options (where applicable) will be shared once carriers confirm details.
This disruption was the result of **severe natural weather conditions** beyond operational control, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and support as the port works to recover capacity.
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