• To consolidate the position of the Port of Colombo as an international hub port for containers
  
  
• To develop the Port of Galle as a regional port and an auxiliary port for the Port of Colombo
  
  
• To develop the Port of Trincomalee as an industrial port
  
  
• To develop the Port of kankesanturai and Point Pedro as regional commercial Ports
  
  
• To develop the Port of Oluvil as a regional commercial Port
  
  
• To explore possibilities of establishing port facilities in other parts of the coastline of Sri Lanka to serve as catalysts in regional development, assist international trade and shipping and contribute to the vision of making Sri Lanka a maritime centre. Establishing port facilities in Hambantota is in hand