Rank Container Terminals (Pvt) Ltd and Hambantota International Port Group have agreed to develop a purpose-built Container Cargo Inspection Yard within the Hambantota International Port premises, the company said in a news release.
The facility will operate as a centralised inspection point for all local import and export containers processed through the port, and is intended to reinforce Hambantota’s role as a logistics gateway for southern Sri Lanka.
The project, valued at Rs. 1 billion, reflects private-sector investment aimed at improving operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and trade facilitation.
The developer plans to work with Sri Lanka Customs and other government agencies to integrate modern technology and infrastructure into the inspection process.
Rank Container Terminals (Pvt) Ltd (RCT) is a privately incorporated Sri Lankan logistics and terminal services company established in 1994. It operates inland container logistics infrastructure and provides regulatory interface services for importers and exporters. The company maintains facilities that accommodate government agencies involved in cargo clearance and inspection, functioning as a consolidated operational site for container-related procedures.
Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) is the corporate entity responsible for managing and developing Hambantota International Port under a long-term concession. It operates as a joint-venture company tasked with port operations, infrastructure development, and commercial management of maritime and logistics activities within the port area.