Hambantota Port Breaks Through 1 Million TEUs

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Hambantota International Port (HIP) has exceeded one million TEUs in cumulative container throughput, bolstered by significant growth in 2025 and 2026 alongside its partnership with MSC. The port is undertaking a USD 108 million expansion program to enhance infrastructure and capacity, targeting an annual handling volume of two million TEUs. Record-breaking performance includes a single-vessel handling milestone by MSC Marie Leslie and a new highest-ever monthly throughput in June 2026.