Brand new car carrier calls at H’tota Port

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A brand new car carrier MV HYPERION HIGHWAY, one of the largest car carriers in the world, with a stock of vehicles from Japan arrived at the Port of Hambantota this morning. A stock of 553 vehicles is to be unloaded at the harbour. The ship is capable to carry some 7700 vehicles. A plaque ceremony was held on board the vessel to mark the arrival of the ship. Pix by Sanath Gamage

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Ryan Hudson Wednesday, 13 January 2016 10:55 AM

Inspirational!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NAF Wednesday, 13 January 2016 11:01 AM

After MR went Big ships comes to Hambantota Harbour MR must be happy to here ..

Lanka Wednesday, 13 January 2016 07:15 PM

Yes, our roads need more cars.

DD Wednesday, 13 January 2016 11:49 AM

More traffic

Eds Wednesday, 13 January 2016 12:31 PM

Yes Yaha Paalanaya, no ships at hambanthota, only catermarans!

ThePirate Wednesday, 13 January 2016 09:55 AM

A brand new ship carrying old or used cars. What a pity. Get the Finance Minister out soon.

Bala Wednesday, 13 January 2016 10:34 AM

OMG - another 553 vehicles. Where is the road space in already crowded roads.

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Brand new car carrier calls at H’tota Port

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