Hambantota Port Records Landmark 175% Cargo Growth in 2025 📈

Hambantota International Port (HIP) concluded 2025 with a massive surge in volumes, handling 8.24 million metric tons of cargo compared to 3.0 million in 2024. This performance marks HIP’s rapid emergence as a critical maritime and logistics hub despite global supply chain disruptions. • Overall Cargo Performance Total cargo volumes grew 175% YoY, driven by aggressive diversification and infrastructure upgrades. • Container Traffic (Major Highlight) The container segment saw the most explosive growth, with volumes surging over 700% from 53,170 TEUs in 2024 to 428,036 TEUs in 2025. Containerised tonnage rose from 0.66 million to 5.43 million metric tons. • Sector Breakdowns • RORO: Handled 726,153 units (+25% tonnage growth to 0.97 million MT), supported by steady automotive demand and project cargo. • Bulk & Break Bulk: Increased 32% to 1.18 million MT, bolstering support for local industrial activity. • Energy: Oil and gas volumes remained stable at 661,131 MT. • Strategic Outlook for 2026 HIP is on track to complete Phase II by late 2026, aiming to boost annual container capacity to 2 million TEUs. This expansion includes adding 6 quay cranes and 16 rubber-tyred gantry cranes to cement its role as a significant regional gateway.