HIP Attracts Global Giants: CMA CGM & Evergreen Explore New Hub Potential

In a major development today, May 4, officials from CMA CGM and Evergreen Marine Corporation held high-level talks with the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) regarding the introduction of new container services. Global carriers are increasingly looking at Hambantota (HIP) as a strategic alternative for yard availability and turnaround efficiency.

This shift signals the “multi-purpose” evolution of HIP from a Ro-Ro and bulk port into a diversified maritime hub. For logistics providers, this means the “Modern Canvas” of Sri Lankan trade is truly becoming two-pronged. Expanding your footprint toward the Southern corridor is no longer a “future” plan—it is a current necessity to serve the global lines now scouting HIP’s capacity..

Source: Daily News – HIP attracts major global shipping lines – May 4, 2026