Ocean Freight Route

ColomboYantian

LKCMB
CNCWN
Distance
2,199 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

Yantian

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths supporting mainline Asia–Europe and transpacific services
  • Extensive container yard facilities with integrated stacking systems
  • On-dock rail connections linking the terminal to inland logistics hubs across South China
  • Modern gate and truck appointment systems that improve landside cargo flows

Key Imports

Raw materials and components for manufacturingConsumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and machineryChemicals and industrial inputsFoodstuffs and refrigerated cargo

Import Regulations

Imported goods are subject to China Customs inspection, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, especially for foodstuffs

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