Port ops as usual, probe into fire

Investigations are in progress into the fire at Container Freight Station-01 (CFS-01) at the Port of Colombo on Friday.

The premises is under a complete police security blanket, and several units including the Colombo Crime Investigations Unit of the Police are carrying out investigations, a release said.

Government Analyst Sarath Gunathilake who arrived at the scene also conducted investigations into the incident.

Over 50 inquiries made by customers have been recorded by yesterday

at the special counter established in this regard at the Logistic Division of the Sri Lanka Port Authority (SLPA).

The centre enables customers to receive information on LCL cargo imported at the port of Colombo. SLPA has taken steps to acknowledge customers of the exact place a TEU is positioned by giving the TEU number at the counter.

Port and Highways Project Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardane who arrived at the scene on May 24 instructed SLPA officials of further measures to be taken on the incident.