Ocean Freight Route

KobeColombo

JPUKB
LKCMB
Distance
3,470 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

JP
Origin Port

Kobe

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated on-dock rail and road connections to the Kansai hinterland
  • Purpose-built ro-ro and automobile handling berths
  • Upgraded quay structures and reclaimed island facilities

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive partsMachinery and industrial equipmentSteel and metal productsElectronics and electrical componentsChemicals and specialty materials

Export Compliance

Shipments must comply with Japanese export control laws, including strategic items regulations.

LK
Destination 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 Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsMachinery and industrial equipmentVehicles and automotive partsChemicals and fertilizersConsumer goods and electronics

Import Regulations

Consignments must comply with Sri Lanka Customs rules, including advance manifest submission.

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