Hambantota International Port Archives - Page 6 of 10

January 16, 2023

Global Maritime logistics company Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL) has recognised the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) for their safety protocols and has certified the Hambantota International Port’s best practices as an industry benchmark. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to HIP at MOL’s Annual Stevedore Meeting (India and Indian Ocean Region), […]

January 5, 2023

HIP’s RORO numbers, which is expected to increase rapidly this year, was endorsed by NYK vessel MV HERMES LEADER, which arrived at the port this week, with new volumes. A total of 1156 units which came from India will be transshipped to South Africa, Jordan, Sudan and Tanzania. “While NYK has transshipped vehicles from […]

December 29, 2022

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) is supporting Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) to handle running repairs to vessels while they remain afloat in the harbour. The majority of vessels directed to HIP for afloat repairs come with damages experienced below the water line. CDPLC carries out permanent repairs on these ships with service […]

December 22, 2022

A number of projects in the Hambantota International Port’s Industrial Park are nearing completion, marking the success of 2022 as the ‘Year of Construction.’ In spite of a certain slowdown during COVID-19, this international industrial park has secured over 40 projects from over 08+ countries and has emerged stronger as ever, adhering […]

December 19, 2022

With a steady increase in vessels calling at the Hambantota International Port (HIP), and the port’s industrial park attracting numerous FDI projects, HIP has tied up with Royale Electronics (Pvt) Ltd to establish a duty-free shop in their bonded area. The agreement was signed last week and the new facility will be […]

December 12, 2022

Hambantota International Port reached the milestone of handling 500,000 RORO cargo units in 2022 this November, with the discharging of 4302 units from Hyundai Glovis’ Hae Shin to the yard for transshipment. This year, 223 RORO vessels called at the port with cargo from India, South Korea, Japan and the Middle East […]

December 5, 2022

As part of their visit to the Hambantota International Port (HIP) on the 29th November, Australian High Commissioner Paul Stephens and his entourage learned about the activities and operations of the port. Other members of the delegation included Shannon Murney, 1st Secretary (Political), Trivan Annakkarage, Research & Information Officer, and Kathya Senevirathne, […]

November 30, 2022

November 30th, 2022 (15:00 hrs): This year’s first cruise ship to dock at HIP was TUI’s Mein Schiff 5, which berthed at 8am, and will leave for Pulau Penang Island, Malaysia at 8pm. The Yala national park, Udawalawe wildlife park, and the historical rock temple of Mulkirigala were among the top attractions […]

November 24, 2022

Hambantota International Port (HIP) was host to Shangri La Hotel – Hambantota as they kicked off the year-end festive season with their Christmas cake mixing ceremony held recently. The event was held on board a Sri Lankan Naval vessel docked at Hambantota International Port. The Christmas cake, which is complex and unique […]

November 21, 2022

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) won in the Corporate Social Responsibility category at the Maritime Standard Awards 2022 held in Dubai, becoming the first Sri Lankan Port to win an international award for CSR. The award, which was presented at a grand ceremony held at the Atlantis Hotel on the Palm, Dubai, […]

MOL recognises HIP safety protocols

New RORO business to Hambantota International Port in 2023

HIP to aggressively promote afloat repairs in 2023

Several projects at HIP’s Industrial Park nearing completion

Duty-free shop at Hambantota International Port

Hambantota International Port surpasses half a million mark of RORO cargo

High Commissioner for Australia visits Hambantota International Port

Another Cruise to Hambantota International Port next week

Christmas Cake Mixing on board Navy vessel at HIP

HIP Wins Top Global CSR Award in Maritime Industry