France based CMA CGM shipping group has engaged in a relay transshipment at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port with two vessels from the line calling, while Colombo was hit with a Coronavirus outbreak.

“The port is to an extent isolated and we are doing regular PCR checks for all our employees coming into our premises from outside areas,” Sylesh Peerez, Senior General Manager Operations of Hambantota International Port Group said in a statement.