Ocean Freight Route

ManilaColombo

PHMNL
LKCMB
Distance
2,464 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PH
Origin Port

Manila

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several container terminals with quay cranes capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Specialized berths for boxed and breakbulk cargo operations
  • Integrated customs, inspection, and processing facilities to streamline cargo flows
  • Truck and feeder connections linking the port to Metro Manila and Luzon industrial zones

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryGarments and textilesProcessed food and agricultural productsAutomotive parts and componentsBusiness process outsourcing–related printed materials and office supplies

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Philippine Bureau of Customs regulations, including accurate export declarations and valuation

LK
Destination 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 Imports

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

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Sri Lanka Customs rules, including pre-arrival documentation.

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