Logistics

July 7, 2021

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has moved into top gear to accelerate the progress of their industrial park, combining their latest concept “HIPG Speed” into the port’s “standard operating procedures” (SOP). HIP with their partner Shenzhen Xinji Group with whom they recently signed an agreement will introduce the “Plug and Play” […]

July 5, 2021

Capt.Nihal Keppetipola – Chairman Sri Lanka Ports Authority The Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) – Capt.Nihal Keppetipola on 01st July 2021 made a special and friendly inspection tour at the private sector controlled terminals of the Port of Colombo. Here, he visited the South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) and the […]

July 5, 2021

Inchcape Shipping Services registered in England and John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) registered in Sri Lanka have signed a joint venture agreement recently which has resulted in the formation of “Inchcape Mackinnon Mackenzie Shipping (Private) Limited”. Inchcape Mackinnon Mackenzie will provide a diverse range of maritime services in Sri Lanka which includes […]

June 23, 2021

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has partnered with Shenzhen Xinji Group to set up a plug and play ‘Park in park’ manufacturing facility within the port’s industrial zone. The concept is a fully fledged stand alone industrial facility with some very unique features, set to operate within the Hambantota International Port’s […]

June 23, 2021

Capt. Nihal Keppetipola assumed duties as the 27th Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) today (22.06.2021). On the instructions of His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the appointment was made by the Hon.Minister of Ports and Shipping Rohitha Abeygunawardena. Capt. Nihal Keppetipola, a professional in the field of Merchant Shipping, served […]

June 15, 2021

Energy Security to the Nation The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG), last week to develop Hambantota Port as a strategic energy center in Sri Lanka. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Energy, with top officials of CPC and […]

May 26, 2021

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) will partner Intertek Lanka (Pvt) Ltd to establish a state-of-the-art petroleum testing laboratory which will be unique to Sri Lanka. Through this facility, Intertek will provide innovative and bespoke assurance, testing, inspection and certification services. Johnson Liu, CEO of HIPG says, “HIPG has great potential in energy […]

May 12, 2021

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The Hambantota International Port has seen a significant increase in their RORO figures during the first 4 months of 2021, compared to the corresponding period last year. The first 4 months of this year saw 193,690 vehicles come into the port for transshipment as against 118,872 vehicles during the same period last […]

May 11, 2021

New features and functionalities presented at the first myDHLi Digital Summit hosted by DHL BONN, Germany, May 11, 2021 Digital customer platform myDHLi now also includes road transport via DHL Freight; New features and functionalities presented at the first myDHLi Digital Summit hosted by DHL. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the leading international freight specialist […]

May 10, 2021

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. […]

Home Appliances from Hambantota Port Industrial Park in 12 months

“Better Understanding among the Container terminals is crucial to further develop the Port of Colombo as a maritime hub”

Inchcape Shipping Services and John Keells Holdings Form Joint Venture Company

Plug and Play ‘Park in Park’ Industrial facility at Hambantota International Port

Capt. Nihal Keppetipola assumes duties as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority

CPC to build new storage facility at Hambantota Int. Port

State-Of-The-Art Petroleum Testing Laboratory at Hambantota International Port

HIP sees highest monthly RORO volume in April

DHL Global Forwarding, Freight: myDHLi boosts online bookings by 56%

Terminal Management System (TMS) at JCT/ECT of SLPA is upgraded to N4