Hambantota International Port Archives

February 14, 2024

Given Sri Lanka’s recent interest in Thailand for trade and commerce, officials from the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) made a timely visit to the Ports Authority of Thailand (PAT) and Ranong Port. The visit was to rekindle the initial connection made between Ranong Port and Hambantota International Port (HIP) almost five years ago when […]

January 31, 2024

Over 300 oil and gas cargo vessels visited the Hambantota international Port (HIP) in 2023, recording a 132 percent increase in vessel calls compared to 2022. A key reason for this is the port’s bunkering partner Sinopec actively operating in the market, bringing significant value addition to the HIP’s commercial operations. The overall […]

January 23, 2024

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Hambantota International Port (HIP) in partnership with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Navy, conducted an oil spill drill last week, to enhance their emergency preparedness. “While all health and safety measures are in place to prevent accidents, we are also prepared for the unexpected. Therefore, drills of this nature […]

January 8, 2024

On 30th December 2023, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) proved itself as the fastest growing RO-RO transshipment port in the region. With 700,000 transshipment vehicles handled, the port marked a significant 26% increase from 2022 figures. The milestone figure was achieved with Glovis vessel MV. HAE SHIN V.003B handling 3626 units for transshipment to Ulsan […]

December 29, 2023

The Hambantota International port (HIP) welcomed over 6000 tourists to Sri Lanka, in the latter part of November and during December 2023. The passengers arrived on 5 cruise liners that called at the port. The ‘Azamara Journey’ docked on the 29th November carrying 620 passengers. The Luxury cruise liner Mein Schiff 5 […]

December 4, 2023

With several of the largest shipping lines in the RO-RO business now operating in and out of the Hambantota International port (HIP), it has earned the ‘amongst the best in the world’ benchmark for handling transshipment of vehicles coming on and off vessels in the past few years. “As we achieve these […]

November 27, 2023

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) was awarded in the Corporate Social Responsibility category at the 10th Maritime Standard Awards 2023. HIP, who won the accolade for the second consecutive year, has actively worked on integrating its community programs to harmonise the operational aspects of the port with its sustainability initiatives. Johnson Liu, CEO […]

October 19, 2023

In the complex world of maritime commerce, the efficiency of port operations plays a pivotal role in global trade. One crucial aspect that has gained prominence in recent years is Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer operations. Prudential Shipping by MendisOne, one of Sri Lanka’s fast-growing Shipping Agencies, joins forces with Pace Marine, India to […]

October 13, 2023

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) clocked half a million transshipment units for this year in September 2023, surpassing the port’s previous year’s RORO numbers. “As the global economy recovers gradually, we continue to aggressively market our location and services. As a result, RORO transshipment is steadily increasing at HIP and we have […]

September 26, 2023

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has benchmarked a 500,000 ton volume in their bunkering business during the first eight months of 2023. The throughput which is five times in volume compared to 2022, is attributed to the port’s strategic partnership with Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka Limited (SFOL), for the supply and […]

Hambantota International Port strengthens bond with Ports Authority of Thailand

High Growth of oil and gas vessel calls at HIP in 2023

Oil Spill Drill at Hambantota International Port

HAMBANTOTA PORT Fastest Growing RO-RO Transshipment Port in the region 7 lakh units handled for 2023

6000 cruise tourists at Hambantota International Port

RORO Transshipment efficiency at highest levels at HIP

HIP’s Systemic Approach to Community Programs Wins International Accolades

Boosting the Hambantota International Port with Ship-To-Ship Operations delivered by Prudential Shipping by MendisOne

HIP breaks record in RORO Transshipment: Half a Million units handled

HIP supplies over 80% marine bunkers to Sri Lankan market