Ocean Freight Route
ColomboAtlanta
LKCMBATL
Distance
8,205 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
LK
Origin 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 Exports
Textiles and garmentsRubber products and tiresTea and agricultural productsProcessed food and beveragesIndustrial machinery and components (re-exports and transshipment-related)
Export Compliance
All exporters should adhere to Sri Lanka Customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and valuation.
AT
Destination Port
Atlanta
Infrastructure Highlights
- Extensive interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 facilitates high-volume ground freight.
- Major air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson process time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
- Integrated rail infrastructure with Class I railroads enables intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
- Advanced warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area handle regional and national fulfillment.
Key Imports
Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products
Import Regulations
Imported goods moving through Atlanta must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and complete customs declarations.