Hambantota Port is an inland port built in a natural harbour near the town of Hambantota, in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The port is still under construction. When completed, it will be Sri Lanka’s ...

Since the future of the Hambantota port is now under discussion, I wish to explain to the public, my position on this matter. The loans taken for the construction of this harbour were 450 million USD ...

This is being carried out with the intention of extending the boundaries of the port area. The new zone will be connected with a flyover and located adjacent to the Hambantota port. The current ...

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has achieved an impressive growth rate of 22% in 2024, matching its performance from the previous year. With its sights set on even higher numbers in 2025, the ...

Minister of Ports and Shipping Arjuna Ranatunga said talks were under way with China Merchants Port Holdings to transfer an 80 per cent stake in the Hambantota port on a long lease. “We hope to be ...

Hambantota Port Entrance channel rock blasting has been completed, The Port Chief Engineer Agil Hewageegana told Ada Derana a short while ago. He added that currently the blasted rock particles are ...

Notably, China acquired control over Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port after the island nation’s debt default. Beijing has reportedly stationed vessels including a 25,000-tonne satellite and missile ...