All activity is stopped if any state function is taking place or during visits by foreign delegates, Mr. Fernando said. He said discussions with the Ports Authority have failed and if a solution is not reached soon, the ACT will take whatever action possible until they see the smooth flow of containers again. The ACT along with the Sri Lanka Shippers Council had made suggestions to the Ports Authority and Ports Minister Ashraff to ease the present congestion, but nothing has been done. Container movement on Baseline Road is difficult with the ongoing road construction and heavy traffic. A port user told The Sunday Times that drivers have begun to complain about the delay and refuse to work.
Drivers come in the morning with swollen legs after the long drive.