The Hambantota International Port (HIP) successfully discharged the second batch of vehicles for the domestic market last week.Â
A total of 1,159 vehicles were handled during the ship’s call, including 462 BYD vehicles designated for the Sri Lankan market. The overall operation entailed the discharge of 490 vehicles and 669 vehicles loaded for transshipment. The RoRo units arrived on the vessel Glovis Century, with a deadweight capacity of 20,895 tonnes and approximately 10,800 CEUs (car equivalent units.)
“Hambantota International Port (HIP) is rapidly emerging as a crucial hub in the regional automotive supply chain, especially within the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market. One of the port’s key strengths lies in its robust logistics infrastructure, expertly crafted to meet the unique needs of electric vehicles,†said Lance Zuo, General Manager of Commercial and Marketing at Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG).
This encompasses state of the art mobile car battery charging equipment that facilitate seamless operations and reduce downtime for EV shipments. The battery chargers feature fast charging, smart diagnostics, and safety protections.
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