HIP Archives

November 22, 2024

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIP) was recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s most women-friendly workplaces at the recently held ‘Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2024.’ The prestigious event, organised by leading women’s magazine Satyn in collaboration with AICPA & CIMA, celebrated over 30 companies from various industries, committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women […]

November 7, 2024

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council, led by its Executive Committee, conducted a comprehensive visit to the Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week, emphasising its critical role in Sri Lanka’s future economic development. Chairman of the Council, Sean van Dort who headed the 42 member delegation said it had been a pleasure for Council members to […]

October 30, 2024

The LNG (liquefied natural gas) dual-fuel RORO vessel Glovis Selene made its maiden call at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week, unloading 627 CEUs (Car Equivalent Units) and loading 934 CEUs bound for the Persian Gulf. This marks the second time a dual-fuel LNG vessel has docked at HIP, highlighting the port’s capacity to […]

October 7, 2024

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has marked a 40 percent increase in RORO vehicles handled between the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2024. From 125,526 units handled in the 2nd quarter the port went up to 175,583 RORO units handled as at the end of September. A contributing factor to this is the increase in […]

September 19, 2024

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Tobias Pierlings, Director and Head of Division for South Asia and Southeast Asia at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Berlin and a delegation from the German Embassy in Sri Lanka, visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week. The visit was to explore potential business opportunities in Sri Lanka and […]

September 12, 2024

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Cordelia Cruise Lines completed its second season of calls at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) in September 2024. The scheduled 6 visits between July and September brought in over 5000 tourists to the country. The next season of Cordelia cruises, which will also be 6 calls at HIP, is scheduled to begin in June 2025 […]

September 9, 2024

There has been an exponential increase in the number of vessels arriving at Hambantota International Port (HIP) for repairs and layups this year, marking a significant boost in its operational growth. From January to August 2024, the port hosted 23 vessels for these services, a remarkable 53% increase compared to the 15 vessels during the […]

August 25, 2024

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has experienced a substantial increase in volumes, with a 40% growth recorded in 2024 to date. The port’s Commercial and Marketing division says the growth is expected to reach 50% by the year end. “The impressive performance and strategic growth of the port in 2024 demonstrate the Hambantota […]

July 21, 2024

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) recently showcased its strategic vision and accomplishments at the Sri Lanka Transport and Logistics Conference 2024, organised by Bricsa Consulting, India. Held at the Sheraton Colombo, the conference brought together key stakeholders from both public and private sectors to discuss current and future challenges in the transport and logistics […]

July 11, 2024

The Hambantota International Port’s (HIP) second quarter report on LPG operations records an increase of approximately 100% in volumes handled compared to 2023 numbers. Bunker volumes at the port have also increased considerably by almost 128%. Building on this success, HIP has expanded its services to accommodate diverse oil and gas operations, including LPG vessel […]

Hambantota International Port: In the forefront of Women’s Participation in the Port Industry in Sri Lanka

HIP has potential to become Sri Lanka’s ‘Diamond in the Crown’ – Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council

Glovis Dual Fuel LNG RORO Carrier Docks at Hambantota International Port

HIP sees 40 % Increase in RORO transshipment between 2nd and 3rd Quarters

German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs Explores Opportunities at HIP

Cordelia Cruises to begin 2025 season at HIP in June

HIP: the region’s Port of Choice for ship repairs and layups

Hambantota International Port projects 50% growth

HIP says Logistics and Transport conferences a must for industry growth

HIP records High Growth in LPG operations in second quarter 2024