35% live coral turns Hambantota port into Model for marine sustainability

Hambantota International Port (HIP) is redefining what industrial infrastructure can achieve, not just as a logistics hub, but as a thriving marine ecosystem and research

Mazagon Dock acquires controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard for $53

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, India’s biggest warship builder, has acquired a controlling 51 per cent stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC, in an all-cash deal for

HIP welcomes Royal Norwegian Navy vessel

Hambantota International Port (HIP) successfully facilitated a call by HNoMS Roald Amundsen, a Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate of the Royal Norwegian Navy, which arrived at the

HIPG increases the effectiveness of vehicle clearance

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has responded decisively to recent complaints regarding delays in vehicle clearance. Since February 2025, more than 9,151 vehicles, both used

Sphinx-class luxury liner makes maiden call at HIP

Hambantota International Port (HIP) marked a significant milestone in its cruise operations, welcoming the Sphinx class AIDAstella, the first vessel from AIDA Cruises to call

Second lot of vehicles for domestic market discharged at HIP

Continuing to strengthen its role as a key automotive shipment hub, Hambantota International Port (HIP), successfully discharged the second batch of vehicles for the domestic

Japan’s first car shipment lands at Hambantota Port

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) received its first vehicle shipment following the lifting of import restrictions. The MV Jupiter Leader, operated by NYK Lanka (PVT)

Dredging operation at Hambantota port to restore harbour depth

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) began maintenance dredging to restore the harbour’s original depth. The operation undertaken by HIP to ensure the continued safe navigation

HIP expands bunkering with new HSFO facilities

Hambantota International Port (HIP) marked a significant milestone in January 2025, by successfully integrating High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) into its range of bunkering services.