The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) recently showcased its strategic vision and accomplishments at the Sri Lanka Transport and Logistics Conference 2024, organised by Bricsa Consulting, India. Held at the Sheraton Colombo, the conference brought together key stakeholders from both public and private sectors to discuss current and future challenges in the transport and logistics market, aiming to create a common platform for interaction and collaboration.
Bindu Ranasinghe, Deputy General Manager – Commercial and Marketing of HIPG, delivered an informative presentation to the top-level participants. His presentation highlighted the port’s growth, capacity, and multi-purpose offerings, focusing on HIP’s five-pillar growth strategy. The strategy encompasses Integrated Logistics, Marine Services, Port Services, Energy Hub, and Port-Related Industries, with the development of various segments under each pillar.
Bindu Ranasinghe elaborated, “We showcased significant milestones the port has reached, including annual throughput achievements, year-on-year increases in RORO transshipment, advancements in bunkering and energy hub activities, and our latest success in securing container operations. Our planned and ongoing infrastructure developments and investments to enhance the different segments of our services garnered significant interest from both local and international participants.”
Lance Zuo, General Manager – Commercial and Marketing, also shared his views, emphasising the importance of such conferences for industry growth. “Conferences of this nature are vital for the industry to grow, as they provide each player with an opportunity to showcase their strengths and build a value chain across logistics and transport networks. The Marketing Division of HIP actively positions the port in forums like this, both in Sri Lanka and across the globe, and we have seen excellent results from the networking opportunities they present. As a multipurpose port, we seek synergies across sectors and aim to add value to connected ports, thereby strengthening global trade routes and ensuring the prosperity of our regions.”
The conference was attended by a diverse group of participants, including government authorities, ministers, ministry officials, foreign industry associations, supply chain companies, warehousing experts, freight and cargo operators, as well as representatives from ports, airports, and logistics solution providers. This diverse representation underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities within the transport and logistics sector.