Ocean Freight Route

ColomboXiamen

LKCMB
CNXMN
Distance
2,435 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

  • 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

Shippers are required to follow Sri Lanka Customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and valuation.

CN
Destination Port

Xiamen

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of accommodating mainline box ships
  • Modern container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Well-linked multimodal network with road, rail, and feeder connections to inland manufacturing zones
  • Up-to-date yard operations using mechanized stacking equipment for container handling

Key Imports

Raw materials and components for manufacturingChemicals and plasticsAgricultural products and foodstuffsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseMachinery, equipment, and industrial parts

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is governed by Chinese customs, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, including pre-arrival documentation.

Colombo to Xiamen Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain