FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Laura DiBella, the Chairman of the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), along with Commissioner Robert J. Harvey, is set to travel to Sri Lanka to promote American trade interests, as announced by the US Embassy.
This trip aims to enhance collaboration between the US and Sri Lanka regarding maritime commerce, investment opportunities, and shipping logistics that link American businesses and consumers to markets throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
The embassy underscored Sri Lanka’s significant contribution to global trade. US Ambassador Eric Meyer remarked, “More than 80 percent of the containers that pass through Colombo continue to various global destinations, highlighting Sri Lanka’s pivotal role in Indian Ocean shipping.”
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During their stay from September 6 to 10, DiBella and Harvey will engage with leaders in the government and maritime sectors. Additionally, DiBella is scheduled to speak at the Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference, while Harvey will participate in a panel discussion.
The Federal Maritime Commission is an autonomous federal agency tasked with overseeing the US international ocean transportation system to benefit American exporters, importers, and consumers. (Colombo/Sep 4/2026)
