Hambantota Port fastest growing RO-RO transshipment port
View(s):The Hambantota International Port (HIP) on December 30, 2023 proved itself as the fastest growing RO-RO transshipment port in the region.
With 700,000 transshipment vehicles handled, the port marked a significant 26 per cent increase from 2022 figures. The milestone figure was achieved with Glovis vessel MV. HAE SHIN V.003B handling 3626 units for transshipment to Ulsan port, South Korea, the southern port said in a media release.
“The port is geared and ready to handle volumes that are getting larger each year, not only because it is expanding capacity and location, but also because of our quality service, and timely berthing facilities with no waiting time for customers with tight schedules. The reliability of our services, coupled with connectivity to important destinations, and competitive pricing formulas, makes HIP an extremely attractive proposition,” said Lance Zuo, General Manager Commercial & Marketing.
Tissa Wickramasinghe, COO of HIPG says the 700,000 units handled by the port this year, places HIP at the top end of the league, with other RO-RO transshipment locations in the competing region. “This is a commendable achievement for a port that has been in operation for just six years, and we achieved this amidst various challenges from lockdowns to a serious economic downturn in the country. While our Roll on Roll Off (RO-RO) operations teams are to be commended for their excellent service, our marketing team has done a tremendous job in promoting the port.”
When the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) took over, the Port Management team made a strategic decision to go for low hanging fruit and establish HIP as a regional transshipment hub for RO-RO cargo. The entire strategy was developed in line with that. The Port entered into agreements with RO-RO lines giving them the assurance of expert handling of their transshipment cargo with uncompromised quality and reliability.”
New RO-RO customers were also attracted, to develop transshipment volumes, especially the Japanese lines, which were more focused only on handling domestic import cargo. “Our commercial team visited customers from across the world, meeting traders and dealers in Japan and other countries to attract volumes to the port. We developed a dedicated team to follow global trends in RO-RO transshipment scenarios and developments. This enabled us to make the required investments in new equipment, new technology and IT systems. Another approach we took was when new situations developed, for example the Red Sea, HIP presented customers the required options and necessary facilities to overcome difficulties. This has helped us to build win-win partnerships,” the COO said.
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