HAMBANTOTA PORT: A Rapidly Growing RO-RO Transshipment Port in the Region

As of December 30, 2023, Hambantota International Port (HIP) is the fastest growing RO-RO transshipment port in the region, having handled 700,000 transshipment vehicles, representing a 26% increase compared to 2022. The port’s General Manager, Lance Zuo, attributed this success to the port’s capacity, location, quality service, and on-time, no-wait berthing capabilities for customers with tight schedules. COO Tissa Wickramasinghe praised the achievement, highlighting the port’s six-year operational history and its strategic decision to become a regional hub for RORO cargo.

HIPG expanded its customer base by attracting Japanese shipping lines and implementing dedicated global trend tracking and investment in equipment and technology to attract volumes to the port. HIP also focused on ensuring the quality and safety of its operations, achieving ISO QHSE certification and making significant investments in expanding the farm area, installing modern equipment, and providing training for operating staff. The COO emphasized that this achievement was the result of a collaborative effort by Team HIP and the support of their customer base.

The success of Hambantota International Port is mainly attributed to its capacity, location, quality service, and on-time, no-wait berthing capabilities. Despite challenges such as lockdowns and economic downturns, HIPG has strategically positioned itself as a leading RORO transshipment port in the region, attracting new customers and ensuring the safety and quality of its operations. This achievement is a result of a collaborative effort by Team HIP and the support of its customer base, setting a high standard for other RORO transshipment sites in the region.

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