Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has partnered with Rank Container Terminals (Pvt) Ltd (RCT) to develop a purpose-built Container Cargo Inspection Yard within the port premises. The new facility will serve as a centralized inspection point for all local import and export containers handled through Hambantota International Port (HIP), strengthening the port’s role as a key logistics gateway for southern Sri Lanka.
The Rs. 1 billion project represents a significant private-sector commitment to enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and trade facilitation. The developer will integrate modern technology and infrastructure in close collaboration with Sri Lanka Customs and other relevant government agencies involved in container inspection. The groundbreaking ceremony launching the partnership was also attended by senior Sri Lanka Customs officials, including the Director General of Customs Seevali Arukgoda.
By leveraging this experience, RCT plans to replicate its successful one-stop-shop model in Hambantota, by providing comprehensive container handling and inspection services designed to streamline cargo movement and minimise logistical bottlenecks.
The Hambantota International Port continues to position itself as a multi-purpose maritime and logistics hub for Sri Lanka’s southern region, connecting industrial, automotive, energy, and container operations within a fully integrated ecosystem.
