Ocean Freight Route

ColomboSuape

LKCMB
BRSSA
Distance
6,932 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

LK
Origin Port

Colombo

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths suitable for mainline container vessels
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Extensive on-dock rail and road connections to inland logistics centers
  • Dedicated 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.

BR
Destination Port

Suape

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity access channel suitable for large container and tanker vessels
  • Dedicated liquid bulk terminals for petroleum and petrochemical products
  • Well-connected road network connecting the port to the Recife metropolitan area and the interior of Pernambuco
  • Upgraded container terminal facilities with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard equipment

Key Imports

Crude oil and fuelChemicals and industrial inputsMachinery and capital equipmentContainers with consumer goodsFertilizers and raw materials for industry

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Brazilian customs clearance procedures, including advance cargo information and proper NCM (Mercosur tariff) classification

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