The biggest car-transporting ship in the world called in Hambantota on last Friday.

Making a historic land mark in Sri Lanka, the world largest Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), the MV "Hoegh Trigger" arrived on her maiden call at the Port of Hambantota, according to Ministry of Ports and Shipping.

The Hoegh Trigger can carry 8500 vehicles, 1000 more than its predecessors. The Norwegian-registered vessel has a higher door opening than the shipping line's current vessels, enabling cargo up to 6.5m high and 12m wide to be loaded.