Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port Cargo Volumes Rise Amid Global Shipping Shifts

Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port cargo volumes rise amid global shipping shifts

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port (HIP) has recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput for both roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container operations in June 2026, driven by regional shipping disruptions and capacity expansions. The port handled 90,219 vehicles and 80,325 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the month, Hambantota International Port Group said. “June’s performance demonstrates the importance of anticipati…

Cargo Traffic at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port Surges Amid Changing Global Shipping Trends

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – In June 2026, Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port (HIP) achieved unprecedented milestones in both roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container operations, largely due to […] The post Cargo Traffic at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port Surges Amid Changing Global Shipping Trends appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE.