Srilanka, March 2 -- Feasibility studies on the much-talked about Western Container Terminal (WCT)-2 of the Colombo Port, will commence this month and once in operation would increase the volume handled by the Port, according to Deputy Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Ruwan Kodituwakku.

He said the Western Terminal will have the capacity to handle around 2.5 million TEUs annually within a year of operation.

A reference to the West Container Terminals and their operations were made in the 2025 Budget presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake last week.

"Work on the WCT-2 will commence soon as per the Budget proposal and the need to ease congestion at the Colombo Port," the Deputy Minister said.

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