Ocean Freight Route

ColomboShanghai

LKCMB
CNSHA
Distance
2,750 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

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

All exporters should adhere to Sri Lanka Customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and valuation.

CN
Destination Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with large-vessel berths
  • Modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment
  • Well-connected intermodal links to rail and highway networks
  • Specialized terminals for liquid bulk, dry bulk, and Ro-Ro

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsIron ore and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsHigh-tech components and capital equipmentChemicals and plastics

Import Regulations

All imported goods fall under Chinese customs, quarantine, and inspection rules, with potential CIQ inspection and testing.

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