HAMBANTOTA PORT positions as the gateway to local industry

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently facilitated the shipment of locally manufactured trailers, marking the beginning of its services to the local industry as a gateway port. “The master plan of the HIP spells out supporting the development of Sri Lankan industries servicing overseas markets. This shipment for Dutch Lanka Trailers emphasizes HIP’s position as Sri Lanka’s gateway port and flags a new era for local manufacturers in terms of cost effective methods to reach their respective markets,” says Lance Zuo, GM, Commercial and Marketing. Tissa Wickramasinghe, COO HIP Group said, “The port is well equipped to handle such cargo and has an advanced Turburg tractor which makes it more convenient for the shipper.”