HIP Hits Record High with MSC Marie Leslie Throughput 📈

Hambantota International Port (HIP) has achieved its highest single-vessel container volume to date, reinforcing its status as a strategic regional hub for maritime and logistics. • Key Performance Figures: Total Volume: 13,260 TEUs handled (7,968 container moves). Vessel: MSC Marie Leslie (operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company). Duration: Operations conducted between 11–15 April 2026. • Growth Trajectory: Surpassed the previous March 2026 record of 12,957 TEUs (MSC Ilenia). Exceeded the 11,369 TEUs handled on MSC Ruby earlier this year. Reflects a steady upward trend in the port's operational capacity and productivity. • Strategic Impact: Leverages proximity (10 nautical miles) to the main East–West shipping route. Positioned as a critical alternative transshipment hub amid shifting global trade patterns. Operational success attributed to enhanced coordination in engineering, safety, and navigation. The milestone underscores HIP’s readiness to manage high-volume vessel calls, contributing significantly to the diversification of Sri Lanka's port services sector.