Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East-West shipping corridor.

The port has doubled its Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) yard capacity and increased its container yard capacity by 30%, as shipping lines divert operations away from disrupted Middle Eastern routes in search of stable and efficient alternatives.

Commenting on the development, CEO of HIP Wilson Qu said, "What we are witnessing today is a structural shift in global shipping patterns. At HIP, we have focused on building the capacity and oper...