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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 […]

July 26, 2023

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has increased its bunker supplies nearly six times more than their 2022 volumes in the current year. As of June 2023, the port completed over 500,000 metric tons of oil and gas throughput, successfully achieving the target set for the first half of the year. With MV […]

July 17, 2023

2618 tourists arrived at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) in June, on board the MV Empress of Cordelia Cruises. The cruise liner, which made 4 calls at HIP within the month, carries tourists from the Chennai Port on scheduled tours. The ship calls at 4 ports in Sri Lanka i.e. Hambantota, Trincomalee, […]

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

HIP sets new record for 2023 Oil & Gas throughput

The highest number of Cruise liner calls at HIP in June