Ocean Freight Route

ChittagongColombo

BDCGP
LKCMB
Distance
1,152 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

BD
Origin Port

Chittagong

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple container berths equipped with gantry cranes
  • Dedicated container yards with reefer connections for temperature-controlled cargo
  • On-dock rail and road links tying the port to Dhaka and inland industrial zones
  • Modern navigational aids and traffic monitoring systems for safe channel access

Key Exports

Ready-made garments and textilesJute and jute productsLeather and leather goodsFrozen fish and seafoodLight engineering and manufactured goods

Export Compliance

Exporters must follow Bangladesh customs regulations and get all necessary export declarations before cargo gate-in.

LK
Destination Port

Colombo

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths suitable for mainline container vessels
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed on-dock rail and road connections to inland logistics centers
  • Specialized 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

Consignments must comply with Sri Lanka Customs rules, including advance manifest submission.

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