RORO vessel carrying used vehicles arrives at HIP post import restrictions removal

Hambantota International Port (HIP) received a consignment of 1,560 used vehicles last week, marking the first shipment on a Seven Seals vessel to the port since the lifting of the import ban.

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Among the arrivals were four High and Heavy units, with the rest comprising popular models such as the Toyota Land Cruiser, Prado, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota Raize, Honda Vezel, Daihatsu, and Suzuki Wagon R from Japan.

“This marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s post-pandemic recovery,” said Lance Zuo, General Manager, Commercial and Marketing at Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG). “Welcoming the first shipment of used vehicles from Japan since the lifting of import restrictions clearly reflects a rebound in market activity.”