Hambantota International Port Archives

December 9, 2021

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) entered into a sublease agreement with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), to establish a smart Facilitation Centre at the Hambantota Maritime Center (HMC). The new center will smoothen the path for foreign investors focused on establishing projects in the Southern Province. The agreement was signed by […]

November 22, 2021

Recognised for Quality.. Safety.. and Environmental protection… Hambantota International Port (HIP) was the recipient of ISO Integrated Management System standards for its quality, environmental consciousness and health and safety. This was an initiative, which supported cross-functional project commitment of all staff who are focused on the port’s “Quality and Consistency” values. The ISO […]

July 15, 2021

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) partnered with the Kataragama festival as a part sponsor for the 3rd consecutive year. The festival is to be held on a low key this year due to the pandemic situation. “The Kataragama festival is the biggest annual multi-cultural event in the Southern Part of Sri Lanka […]

July 12, 2021

An oil spill occurred at the Hambantota Port at approximately 6 pm on Sunday, 11th of July 2021. The incident occurred whilst a bunkering barge was refueling a commercial vessel that had called at the port. Immediate action was initiated by the port as per the Standard Operational Policy and Emergency Response Plan to contain […]

July 12, 2021

As 2021 hits its halfway mark, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) records an overall growth in their volumes and diversification of services. The port’s overall cargo handling volume has increased from 420,421 MT by end June 2020, to a significant 1,206,425 MT, during the corresponding period this year. HIP continued its […]

June 23, 2021

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has partnered with Shenzhen Xinji Group to set up a plug and play ‘Park in park’ manufacturing facility within the port’s industrial zone. The concept is a fully fledged stand alone industrial facility with some very unique features, set to operate within the Hambantota International Port’s […]

May 26, 2021

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) will partner Intertek Lanka (Pvt) Ltd to establish a state-of-the-art petroleum testing laboratory which will be unique to Sri Lanka. Through this facility, Intertek will provide innovative and bespoke assurance, testing, inspection and certification services. Johnson Liu, CEO of HIPG says, “HIPG has great potential in energy […]

May 12, 2021

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The Hambantota International Port has seen a significant increase in their RORO figures during the first 4 months of 2021, compared to the corresponding period last year. The first 4 months of this year saw 193,690 vehicles come into the port for transshipment as against 118,872 vehicles during the same period last […]

March 25, 2021

Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, who met PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) during his visit to Sri Lanka last week. During discussions with the port’s top officials, he had shown keen interest in the potential to develop regional distribution of fertilizer via the Hambantota International Port. “This is well in line […]

December 31, 2020

Hambantota International Port (HIP) marked its third year in operation with a donation of a 100 tree saplings. The sapling varieties were specially chosen in consultation with the Hambantota Botanical Gardens and Kaha Mara, Buruta, Bulu, Muna mal and Kubuk were amongst the plants donated to the Hambantota Education Zonal Office. Ray Ren, CEO and […]

Industrial Development Board establishes Smart Facilitation Centre at Hambantota International Port

Hambantota International Port first Sri Lankan Port to receive ISO Integrated Management System Standards

Hambantota International Port Supports Suriduni Kataragama 2021

Statement from Hambantota International Port: Oil spillage in the port

Overall growth in volumes and services 2021 — Hambantota International Port

Plug and Play ‘Park in Park’ Industrial facility at Hambantota International Port

State-Of-The-Art Petroleum Testing Laboratory at Hambantota International Port

HIP sees highest monthly RORO volume in April

Hambantota International Port ready to launch fertilizer transshipment business

Hambantota International Port 3 years in operations