Ocean Freight Route

ChennaiColombo

INMAA
LKCMB
Distance
370 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between India and Sri Lanka.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

IN
Origin Port

Chennai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several container berths equipped with STS gantry cranes
  • Specialized automobile and Ro-Ro handling facilities for passenger cars and commercial vehicles
  • Integrated rail sidings connecting to the Indian Railways network for domestic hinterland distribution
  • Upgraded container freight stations and off-dock yards supporting customs clearance and consolidation

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive componentsTextiles and garmentsLeather products and footwearEngineering goods and machineryChemicals and pharmaceuticals

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Indian Customs regulations, including mandatory EDI documentation and advance documentation submission.

LK
Destination Port

Colombo

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-vessel-capable berths suitable for mainline container vessels
  • High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated on-dock rail and road connections to inland logistics centers
  • Purpose-built terminals for transshipment and feeder operations

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsMachinery and industrial equipmentVehicles and automotive partsChemicals and fertilizersConsumer goods and electronics

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is governed by Sri Lanka Customs rules, including pre-arrival documentation.

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