Hambantota International Port Archives

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

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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, […]

November 3, 2022

With reliability and innovation as its primary focus, Hambantota International Port (HIP) is fast gearing to become the most efficient port in the region. Last week the port set a record by reducing 57% operational time in discharging marine fuel cargo of MV Yanbu. HIP also kicked off its first ever dual […]

October 17, 2022

As an extension to the ‘Human-Elephant Peace’ Project the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has engaged with the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home to nurture and protect orphaned baby elephants, before they are released to the wild. Jeevan Premasara, Senior General Manager HR & Admin of HIPG said, “We have entered into a […]

October 6, 2022

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has benchmarked their Lost Time Accident (LTA) Campaign, with the port’s Energy services department (ENS) successfully achieving their targeted 200,000 man hours during the 1st week of October. An important milestone in creating confidence amongst customers and in the market, particularly in the Oil and Gas sector, where safety […]

September 29, 2022

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) won double recognition at the Global Port Forum Dubai, being named Multipurpose Port/Terminal of the Year 2022 and Port Infrastructure Development of the Year 2022 for the second consecutive year. The port was honoured with these accolades amidst several international port operators and industry leaders gathered […]

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

Massive strides in efficiency at Hambantota International Port

Hambantota International Port supports ‘Save Ali Pancha’ Project

HIP sets new standard in Lost Time Accidents

HIP seizes networking opportunity at Global Port Forum Awards