HIP Archives

April 25, 2024

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With representatives from several foreign embassies represented in Sri Lanka visiting the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to investigate business opportunities, the Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry organised a port visit for its ambassador designates. In line with that, Sri Lankan ambassadors designated to 8 countries were taken on a guided tour of HIP and followed a […]

April 19, 2024

The Ambassador for France in Sri Lanka, Jean-Francois Pactet visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently, for a tour of the port and to explore possible business opportunities for French companies. Tissa Wickremasinghe, COO of HIPG met with the embassy delegates, and at a discussion with the Ambassador, outlined the port’s 5 core areas of […]

April 10, 2024

In a landmark move, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) commenced its inaugural container transshipment service operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). MV ‘MSC Ingrid’ made her maiden call at HIP on 9th April, discharging a total of 500 plus TEUs of transshipment containers to be connected to a second carrier, ‘MSC Sky 11’ expected […]

March 12, 2024

There were 6 cruise ship calls at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) in the months of January and February 2024, carrying over 6,000 passengers to Sri Lanka. The Celebrity Millennium, largest of the cruise ships that called, sailing between the lines of Hambantota/Colombo and Phuket, Thailand arrived at the port twice, on the 14th and […]

February 14, 2024

Given Sri Lanka’s recent interest in Thailand for trade and commerce, officials from the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) made a timely visit to the Ports Authority of Thailand (PAT) and Ranong Port. The visit was to rekindle the initial connection made between Ranong Port and Hambantota International Port (HIP) almost five years ago when […]

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 […]

Eight Sri Lankan Diplomats visit Hambantota International Port

French Ambassador on a familiarisation tour at HIP

Hambantota International Port commences Container Operations

Six Thousand Cruise Ship passengers visit Hambantota Port

Hambantota International Port strengthens bond with Ports Authority of Thailand

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