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Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port eyes growth as Suez recovers
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1 min readFrom 1 outlets- EconomyNext reports that Hambantota began its first MSC container transshipment service in April 2024.
- EconomyNext reports that the port operator has committed US$149 million to new container-handling equipment.
- EconomyNext reports that the port is preparing to raise annual capacity to two million TEUs by the first quarter of 2027.
- EconomyNext reports that the operator expects more demand for bunkering, ship supplies and related services if Suez traffic increases.
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- Lanka Business Online · Hambantota International Port delivers 167,569 vehicles across 2025 and 2026 reporting periods
- Hiru News · Hambantota port handles more than 167,000 vehicles amid rising demand and shipping disruptions
- Hiru News · Hambantota Port handles over 167,000 vehicles in 18 months as imports rebound
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