The Sri Lanka Association of NVOCC Agents (SLANA) was formed in the year 2016 by licensed agents in Sri Lanka representing Non-Vessel Operating Container Carriers who operate fleets of marine containers. The principal’s container fleets include 20ft & 40ft standard dry containers, refrigerated containers, liquid carrying ISO tank containers, and dry special containers such as flat racks & open top
s. The NVOCC Principals represented by our membership are mostly regional carriers, who operate shipping services within the Indian sub-continent (including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives), Middle East Gulf Ports (including, Dubai, Sohar, Shuwaikh, Doha, Bandar Abbas, Umm Qasr) and to Far East Ports (including Singapore, Port Klang, Busan, Hai Pong, Taiwan, and Base Ports in China). Our ISO Tank Container Principals who are involved in transporting Chemical & Food Grade Bulk Liquids have worldwide port coverage. Our NVOCC Principals issue their own Carrier B/L’s and operate their fleets of containers by booking space on feeder operators & main line operators on SLOT basis. Our Association was formed to promote and protect the interest of NVOCC agents in Sri Lanka and to formulate national policies to elevate the maritime industry together with the Ministry of Ports & Shipping. SLANA is actively involved in meetings with SLPA, Director General of Merchant Shipping & Customs and works closely with other Trade Associations to identify and address many issues faced by the members. Currently, our membership count stands at 51.
