The Hambantota International Port (HIP) authority has ensured continuous fuel supply to enable the port to operate 24/7 with no disruptions in shipping, logistics operations and services. The port services, marine services, energy hub, Port Industrial Park and Integrated logistics are running uninterrupted, despite the current fuel crisis in the country.
Recently, the Multipurpose vessel MV Bahri HOFUF called to pick up transshipped vehicles from India, which are enroute to Mexico, Vera Cruz Port. The specialty of multipurpose vessels is that they are designed with facilities to carry a wide range of cargo including containers, break bulk, and RORO. Earlier this year, HIP handled M.V. Glovis Champion, the largest RORO shipment to call at the port to date.
The first half of 2022 has been very productive for the port which reached almost 1.14 million tonnage in handled volumes. The Hambantota International Port is being developed as a multipurpose port and is currently engaged in transshipment of vehicles on the east-west sea route while being the port of call for bunkering, bulk and break bulk, energy services and marine services. Container handling will be the next step for HIP and necessary infrastructure is being put in place.
