Vessel calls at HIP surge 132% YoY

Over 300 oil and gas cargo vessels visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) in 2023, recording a 132 percent increase in vessel calls compared to 2022. 

The improved performance is attributed to the port’s bunkering partner Sinopec actively operating in the market, bringing significant value addition to the HIP’s commercial operations.

The overall oil & gas throughput handled by the port in 2023 was 918,000 MT with 700,000 MT of bunker and 218,000 MT of LPG cargoes.