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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 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 […]

November 27, 2023

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) was awarded in the Corporate Social Responsibility category at the 10th Maritime Standard Awards 2023. HIP, who won the accolade for the second consecutive year, has actively worked on integrating its community programs to harmonise the operational aspects of the port with its sustainability initiatives. Johnson Liu, CEO […]

November 22, 2023

Seven Sri Lankan Heads of Mission/Ambassador designates to foreign embassies and high commissions, were given a detailed orientation by Hambantota International Port (HIP) on port operations and activities. Tissa Wickramasinghe, COO of the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) briefed the group of diplomats on these aspects, covering the port’s progress over the […]

November 16, 2023

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) was the sole representative from South Asia, at the recently held “2nd Port Development South East Asia Summit” (PDSEAS 2023) in Vietnam. The summit which brought together 30 industry leaders and over 200 senior executives from various related sectors, including government agencies, port authorities, port & terminal […]

October 13, 2023

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) clocked half a million transshipment units for this year in September 2023, surpassing the port’s previous year’s RORO numbers. “As the global economy recovers gradually, we continue to aggressively market our location and services. As a result, RORO transshipment is steadily increasing at HIP and we have […]

September 26, 2023

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has benchmarked a 500,000 ton volume in their bunkering business during the first eight months of 2023. The throughput which is five times in volume compared to 2022, is attributed to the port’s strategic partnership with Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka Limited (SFOL), for the supply and […]

August 31, 2023

The Hambantota International Port (HIP), in a bid to expand its marine services, has deployed 2 additional boats to their existing fleet that’s available for hire by local service providers engaged in offering crew changes, bunker and draft surveying, a platform for technical support in Underwater inspections, Underwater and afloat repairs, propeller […]

August 28, 2023

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has joined hands with the Ministry of Youth Affairs’, Small Enterprises Development Division to bring about progressive change for entrepreneurs in the Hambantota District. “As a forward thinking organisation, committed to the wellbeing of the community, HIPG is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurs in […]

Oil Spill Drill at Hambantota International Port

HAMBANTOTA PORT Fastest Growing RO-RO Transshipment Port in the region 7 lakh units handled for 2023

RORO Transshipment efficiency at highest levels at HIP

HIP’s Systemic Approach to Community Programs Wins International Accolades

HIP briefs newly appointed Sri Lankan Heads of Mission and Ambassadors

HIP Moves Marketing Reach and Footprint in The Asia Pacific Region

HIP breaks record in RORO Transshipment: Half a Million units handled

HIP supplies over 80% marine bunkers to Sri Lankan market

Two new boats added to HIP’s Marine Services fleet

HIP ‘Sea Fair’ to showcase Hambantota Entrepreneurs