Sri Lanka Ports Authority team which propelled the upgrade The Navis Sparcs / Express version 3.7 being used as the TMS at JCT/ECT of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) at present, has been upgraded to N4 from 29.04.2021 in order to compete with National competitors as well as International competitors keep in line with the latest developments in the Port industry. The state owned JCT that competitively operates with SAGT and CICT at the Port of Colombo is one of the pioneers and oldest container operating terminals in the region. The subject upgrade has been a necessity as the new modified inclusions in these TMSs are being already used in other Operating Terminals word wide and hence, there was a dire need in having a compatible operating system in SLPA as well in order to provide a world class service qualitatively and in an effective and efficient manner.