Hambantota International Port Archives - Page 3 of 10

April 10, 2024

In a landmark move, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) commenced its inaugural container transshipment service operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). MV ‘MSC Ingrid’ made her maiden call at HIP on 9th April, discharging a total of 500 plus TEUs of transshipment containers to be connected to a second carrier, ‘MSC Sky 11’ expected […]

April 8, 2024

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) was a primary awardee at the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) 45th Anniversary Awards, held at the Presidential Secretariat last week. HIP was recognised as one of the most significant FDI contributors to Sri Lanka from 2017-2022, with an investment of $1.4 Billion US dollars. Johnson […]

April 1, 2024

A delegation from the Thai Prime Minister’s office visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to explore opportunities and understand how the port operates under the public private partnership between the government of Sri Lanka and CM Port. The 8 member delegation included Ms Wannaporn Niyomthong, Deputy Director from Directorate 8 of Thailand; Surapat […]

March 18, 2024

The first LNG battery hybrid powered RORO vessel berthed at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) for the discharge of construction machinery and equipment (high and heavy vehicles including airport buses, mobile cranes, etc.). The transshipment cargo is destined for Dammam and Maldives. The Jasmine Leader of NYK Line, which arrived at HIP in the first […]

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 […]

Hambantota International Port commences Container Operations

Hambantota International Port – Most Significant FDI contributor to Sri Lanka – BOI

Thai PM’s Office on fact finding mission at Hambantota International Port

First LNG powered vessel calls at HIP

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