Srilanka, July 9 -- Hambantota International Port (HIP) recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput in both RoRo and containers in June 2026, handling 90,219 vehicles and 80,325 TEUs.

The dual milestone marks a new high for the port's two fastest-growing business segments. It follows a period of proactive operational planning and targeted customer engagement amid uncertainty affecting shipping routes in the Middle East.

HIP began preparing for potential disruptions in the supply chain as uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz intensified, ensuring sufficient capacity to accommodate additional volumes and assuring customers of uninterrupted service. The early response helped strengthen customer confidence at a time when shipping lines...