Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Adani Terminal Expansion in Colombo Races Ahead Despite Funding Changes
Imagine a busy port in Sri Lanka is getting bigger.
A company called Adani is leading the project, which will allow it to handle a lot more cargo containers.
They had some money from the U.S., but they decided not to use it.
The terminal is scheduled to finish its expansion by late 2026, which is ahead of schedule.
This should help the port handle more cargo and make Sri Lanka a more important place for trade.
The move came after the U.S. accused Adani Group of a bribery scheme, which the group denies.
Adani Group and partners are expanding the Colombo West International Terminal.
The project is proceeding ahead of schedule, despite a change in funding.
The terminal's capacity will double upon completion, handling 3.2 million containers annually.
Adani withdrew its funding request from U.S. International Development Finance Corp.
The terminal is located next to a facility run by China Merchants Port Holdings.
- Who
- Adani Group, John Keells Holdings, and Sri Lanka Ports Authority
- What
- Expansion of Colombo West International Terminal
- When
- Completion expected by late 2026
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Why
- To increase container handling capacity and boost port throughput.
- Project
- Colombo West International Terminal
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Total Cost
- $840 million
- Current Capacity
- 3.2 million containers annually
- Adani Stake
- 51%
- Completion Target
- Late 2026
- US Funding
- Withdrew $553 million
