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US-FMC Launches Ceylon Chamber of Shipping Website to Promote Sri Lanka as Maritime Hub
What happened
The Ceylon Chamber of Shipping (CCS) officially launched its website on September 9, 2026, during the Colombo International Maritime Conference in Colombo. The unveiling was carried out by U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella, FMC Commissioner Robert J. Harvey, and Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof. The CCS aims to serve as a unified platform for Sri Lanka’s maritime and shipping industry, including ship owners, operators, agents, logistics providers, and NVOCCs.
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Why it matters
The launch reinforces the narrative of Sri Lanka as a key maritime hub in the Indian Ocean. The CCS represents the collective interests of various stakeholders in the country's shipping and logistics sectors. This initiative aligns with the broader efforts of the FMC to promote international ocean trade in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Federal Maritime Commission is promoting trade in the Indo-Pacific region, with Laura DiBella leading the initiative regarding international ocean trade.
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Who's involved
- Laura DiBellaUS-FMC Chairman who unveiled the CCS website in support of Sri Lankan maritime industry.
- Sri LankaIsland country whose maritime industry is the focus of the CCS website launch.
- Robert J. HarveyUS-FMC Commissioner who participated in the official launch of the CCS website.
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The entities involved
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Laura DiBella
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Sri Lanka
island country in South Asia