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Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
The National Carrier of Sri Lanka
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
The National Carrier of Sri Lanka
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
The National Carrier of Sri Lanka
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
The National Carrier of Sri Lanka
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
The National Carrier of Sri Lanka
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
The National Carrier of Sri Lanka
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
The National Carrier of Sri Lanka
Corporate History
About Us
Sixth of June, 1971 was a historical day for the contemporary shipping industry of Sri Lanka , when the country's legislatures gave the nod to establish Ceylon Shipping Corporation as a fully government owned commercial enterprise. Infant National Carrier under the brand name of CSC grew from strength to strength and earned the credibility as a dependable carrier from Europe to Fareast and North of India to Australia . CSC helped many non-traditional export produces to enter global markets and establish footholds when the freight was a prohibitive factor and sailing opportunities were minimal at the time. In 1992, Government of Sri Lanka conferred more commercial independence to CSC enabling her to respond to market forces more quickly, by converting the Corporation into a limited liability company Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd . Government of Sri Lanka still fully owns CSC being one of the strategically important state entities for the island nation. CSC was the first South Asian carrier to start container services from South Asia to Europe in 1980. CSC was a key partner in the progress and modernization of Colombo port as the premier container hub port in the South Asia in late 1970s. CSC has been developing much-needed human resources for the shipping industry of the country being the Alma Mator for many shipping experts and seafarers.
Retracing Our Step
CSCL not only has a quite a long history, but also a reputation as a dependable carrier in the South Asia , Europe and Far East trades. CSCL won the prestigious awards from Lloyd of London and Port of London Authority as the Star Performer for 03 consecutive years from 1993 to 1995 and again in 1997 for the excellent services offered on the South Asia route from Europe . CSC together with Sri Lanka Ports Authority was instrumental for introduction of containerization to the South Asia in early 1980s before any other South-Asian line. CSC and CSCL can justifiably claim the credit for producing the majority of generations of Sri Lankan maritime experts in many fields and seafarers working in the country and abroad.
1969
February Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd was set up as Limited Liability Company, under Company ordinance No.51 of 1938 as joint Public Private Sector Enterprise.
1970
January - Head Office established at No.06, Sir Baron Jayathilake Mw, Colombo 01.
April - Ceylon Shipping Lines Ltd was incorporated into the CSCL.
1971
January - Mv. Finnamore Valley purchased and renamed as Mv.Lanka Rani
June - Ceylon Shipping Corporation came in to being as a statutory Corporation and Sri Lanka 's Flag Carrier by Act.No.11 of 1971 .
November - Ceylon Port Services Ltd was reactivated to Ship Chandel CSC's vessels.
November - The Ceylon Freight Bureau was established to allocate export cargo to all ships loading cargo in Sri Lanka , with the special emphasis to supporting the CSC.
December - Mv.Lanka Rani inaugurated the CSC first Liner service between Ceylon & UK / Continent
CSC OWNED CONVENTIONAL VESSELS
NAME OF VESSEL DATE OF DELIVERY COMMISSIONED DATE OF SALE AT THE PORT OF
• Mv.Lanka Rani 15.01.1971 Singapore 22.05.1986
• Mv.Lanka Sagarika 08.02.1972 Japan 05.07.1983
• Mv.Lanka Devi 11.04.1972 Norway 01.02.1985
• Mv.Lanka Kalyani 20.09.1972 Canton 02.09.1985
• Mv.Lanka Kanthi 28.11.1972 Colombo 21.08.1985
• Mv.Lanka Shanthi May 1973 Antwerp 07.05.1986
• Mv.Lanka Keerthi February 1975 Singapore 26.03.1985
• Mv.Lanka Ratna 29.08.1975 Spain 26.05.1986
• Mt. Tammanna September 1975 Colombo 06.04.1984
• Mv. Ceylon Breeze 2016.01.30
• Mv. Ceylon Princess 2016.06.23
1974
1974-July Lanka Tankers Ltd was setup as Joint Venture with Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to carry Sri Lanka crude. Mt. Tammana was purchased the same year.
1975
1975-March Established of CSC's London Office.
1975-August Colombo Dockyard Ltd converted into a joint venture with CSC holding 75% shares.
1978
1978-October Marketing Division was established.
1979
1979-October CSC First transhipment facilities commenced via Singapore .
1980
1980-April Freight Brokering Division set up.
1980-December CSC's Computed Division started.
1982
1982-February Containerisation commenced on the CSC Fleet with its first owned vessel Mv.Lanka Siri
CSC OWNED CONTAINER VESSELS
NAME OF VESSEL & DATE OF BUILT
• Mv.Lanka Siri February 1982
• Mv.Lanka Seedevi March 1982
• Mv.Lanka Srimani August 1982
• Mv.Lanka Srimathi October 1982
• Mv.Lanka Muditha December 1982
• Mv.Lanka Mahapola 29 th June 1983
• Mv.Lanka Athula 09 th September 1983
• Mv.Lanka Ajitha 10 th January 1985
1983
1983-December Joint venture with Maersk Line to USA & Canada and the Sales Division was set up.
1990
1990-January Liberalization in shipping trade in Sri Lanka was effected.
1990-March Ceylon Shipping Agency (Pvt) Ltd established as Marketing aim of CSCL.
1992
1992-June Ceylon Shipping Corporation was converted into of Public Ltd Liability Company, as known as the Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd .
1996
1996-April Clearing & Forwarding Unit was set up.
2002
2002- December NVOCC operation started.