Ocean Freight Route

ColomboShekou

LKCMB
CNSHK
Distance
2,178 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

Shekou

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container berths equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated intermodal connections to Shenzhen’s expressway and rail networks
  • Dedicated facilities for feeder services within the Pearl River Delta
  • On-dock logistics parks and container freight stations for consolidation and distribution

Key Imports

Electronic components and semiconductorsIndustrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and raw materialsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and accessories

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is subject to China Customs inspection, quarantine checks, and applicable duties and taxes.

Colombo to Shekou Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain