ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s China-backed Hambantota Worldwide Port stated a automobile provider from Japan had discharged 196 autos destined to the native market after imports have been allowed after a 5-year ban.
MV Jupiter Chief of the NYK strains had Landcruisers, Hilux cabs, Prado SUVs, Toyota sedans and Suzuki autos.
To hurry up clearing a devoted customs inspection bay with 14/7 CCTV monitoring and excessive depth lighting was set as much as perform compliance checks.
A newly designed automobile import yard, able to storing roughly 4,000 autos has been demarcated for native and transshipment autos with entry to restricted to authorised personnel.
“Understanding the wants of importers and wharf clerks, HIP affords designated areas with fundamental facilities for these visiting the port for automobile clearance,” the port stated.
“Automobile Processing Stations have additionally been established to deal with essential paperwork and guarantee a easy transition from port to market.”
The MV Jupiter had 2,318 items and 1940 autos have been transshipped sure for African markets. (Colombo/Mar02/2025)
