Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port says ready for vehicle imports
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s China-backed Hambantota International Port, says it is ready to facilitate vehicle imports which have been allowed from February 2024.
In 2024, HIP had transshipped 579,362 vehicles, up from 238,997 in 2023, Wilson Qu, Chief Executive of Hambantota International Port Group said.
A yard with a storage capacity for at least 4000 vehicles, has been designed to handle both imports and transshipment vehicles, HIP said.
It provides basic facilities for wharf clerks and importers and HIP’s Vehicle Processing Stations are on hand to handle paperwork for the release of vehicles.
The entire port, including jetty and temporary storage areas, is fully fenced and monitored by 24/7 CCTV surveillance.
Mobile and foot patrols are also deployed to maintain safety and accountability at every stage of the vehicle handling process. Additionally, the port’s illumination levels meet international standards, ensuring high visibility and security throughout. (Colombo/Feb02/2025)
