Ocean Freight Route

SuapeColombo

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

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

BR
Origin Port

Suape

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern deepwater access channel suitable for large container and tanker vessels
  • Purpose-built liquid bulk terminals for petroleum and petrochemical products
  • Strategically linked road network connecting the port to the Recife metropolitan area and the interior of Pernambuco
  • Efficient container terminal facilities with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard equipment

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsSugar and ethanolIron and steel productsContainers with manufactured goodsAgricultural commodities (including grains and fruit)

Export Compliance

All export operations must observe Brazilian customs regulations and electronic export documentation via the Single Foreign Trade Portal (Portal Único Siscomex)

LK
Destination 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 Imports

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

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is governed by Sri Lanka Customs rules, including timely electronic manifest filing.

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