Transhipment at the
Hambantota port has
increased by 42 percent when
compared with last month.
Ports and Shipping Minister
Arjuna Ranatunga after an
inspection tour of the sea
port said that transshipment
from Hambantota sea port to
other destinations has
gained popularity among
exporters in foreign
countries.
He said that loan payments
of the sea port can be
covered from the income
earned by the transshipment.
The Minister said that a
Chinese investor has
expressed his willingness to
invest in a ship related
project at this sea port.
“The agreement will be
signed soon to make it a
reality”, he said.