This is situated very close to Jadegreen and is therefore a very convenient location for those with dealings at the port.  It is perhaps the only man built port in the world constructed by excavating land and making an opening into the sea.  At present all vehicle shipments to the country are diverted to this port to relieve the congestion at the Colombo Harbour. The Port of Hambantota, also called Ruhunu Magampura International Port, is a new international ship port being developed in phases in Hambantota, southern Sri Lanka. The port will be used by ships travelling between the busiest east-west shipping routes that are located at about 10nm from Hambantota.

The Hambantota Port was conceived as early as 1977 but has been delayed. The project is now a part of the Hambantota District development, which also includes an international airport, railway and highway networks, an oil refinery and associated facilities.

Hambantota’s port project is one of the four ports being developed in Sri Lanka to boost the country’s economy and enhance trade.