Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents holds 59th AGM
August 04, 2025
|Daily FT
Champions maritime advocacy and digital transformation Hayleys Advantis' Shano Sabar re-elected Chairman CASA reiterates call for a Unified Maritime Authority Advocates overcoming challenges through collaboration
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THE Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA), Sri Lanka's apex body for shipping agents, recently held its 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 25 July at the Grand Marquee, Taj Samudra, marking a year of strategic advocacy, industry collaboration, and technology-driven initiatives amidst global challenges.
The event was graced by Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake; Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku; Secretary to the Ministry Prof. Kapila Perera; Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe; Customs Director General P. B. Nonis, along with distinguished invitees, past chairmen, and CASA members.
Hayleys Advantis Ltd. Deputy Managing Director Shano Sabar was reelected as Chairman of CASA for 2025/2026.
Asha Shipping Ltd. Executive Vice President Janesh Ratnadasa and Hemas Maritime Ltd. Director Mushin Kitchilan were reelected as Vice Chairman and Treasurer respectively.
The Executive Committee for 2025/2026.comprises:
Aitken Spence Shipping Ltd., Ceyline Agencies Ltd., Lanka Shipping and Logistics Ltd., Malship (Ceylon) Ltd., McLarens Shipping Ltd., Marine International Agencies Ltd., Meridian martime Services., Prudential Shipping Lines Ltd., and Setmil United Cargo Ltd.
Addressing the gathering, Chairman Shano Sabar highlighted the unprecedented challenges faced by the shipping industry over the past year.
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