Ocean Freight Route
ColomboBaltimore
LKCMBUSBAL
Distance
7,739 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Sri Lanka and United States.
Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
LK
Origin 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 Exports
Textiles and garmentsRubber products and tiresTea and agricultural productsProcessed food and beveragesIndustrial machinery and components (re-exports and transshipment-related)
Export Compliance
Exporters must comply with Sri Lanka Customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and valuation.
US
Destination Port
Baltimore
Infrastructure Highlights
- Several deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
- Dedicated Ro-Ro and auto terminals with high-throughput ramps and storage yards
- Integrated rail connections to Class I railroads for inland intermodal distribution
- Upgraded container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment
Key Imports
Automobiles and trucksContainerized consumer goodsSteel and metal productsProject cargo and heavy machineryBulk commodities and raw materials
Import Regulations
All imported goods falls under U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including security filing and admissibility checks.