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The ocean route from Haiphong to Colombo offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for transporting packaged food items. This pathway ensures that processed and shelf-stable groceries can be delivered efficiently, taking advantage of maritime shipping's capacity for bulk cargo. The relatively short distance of 3,275 kilometers allows for streamlined logistics, reducing potential delays and ensuring that dry food products maintain their quality throughout transit. Additionally, ocean freight provides a lower carbon footprint compared to air transport, aligning with sustainability goals.
Haiphong boasts a well-developed port infrastructure, equipped with modern facilities and handling equipment to accommodate various cargo types, including ambient food products. The port's strategic location in northern Vietnam enhances accessibility to major shipping lanes, facilitating efficient loading and unloading processes. In Colombo, the port is one of the busiest in South Asia, featuring advanced logistics services and robust customs operations, ensuring smooth transitions for processed food shipments entering the region. Both ports are well-connected to inland transportation networks, allowing for seamless distribution of goods to their final destinations.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Vietnamese customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and origin documentation.
Imports are subject to Sri Lanka Customs rules, including pre-arrival documentation.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Haiphong, Vietnam to Colombo, Sri Lanka, anticipate significant delays during the Southwest Monsoon (May-September) due to heavy rainfall and port congestion; build in buffer days to your schedules. Enhance cargo protection with waterproof coverings and sealed containers during peak rains (June-October). Additionally, secure vessel space well in advance during the Diwali export peak (late September–mid November) to avoid capacity shortages. Monitor carriers for real-time updates, as weather-related disruptions can impact inland transport and port operations (July-October).
When shipping Processed food, Proper packaging is critical for medium‑fragility items. We recommend using Double-walled cartons with Tight internal dividers for ambient food. For m...
Medium-weight cartons of Packaged food Should be handled as orientation-sensitive freight, especially where Bottled drinks are packed with Dry food. We recommend clearly marking ca...
Selecting the right shipping container for Food supports product integrity and Regulatory compliance. For parcel shipments of Dry food and snacks, We recommend outer shippers with ...
Even for shelf-stable Food, You must comply with applicable food laws in both origin and destination markets. Ensure all Packaged groceries have Legible ingredient lists, batch or ...
Before pickup and during cross-docking, Keep Packaged food in clean, dry, odor-free areas away from Chemicals. Moisture-sensitive Dry food Should be kept off the floor on shelving ...
Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.
You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if all items are Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.
Most international shipments of Ambient food Require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for beverages.
For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.
Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.
Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage and maintain quality. Proper packaging is essential to protect against moisture and contamination, especially during the ocean voyage.
Exporters must ensure compliance with both Vietnamese export regulations and Sri Lankan import regulations, including obtaining necessary health certificates and ensuring that products meet local food safety standards. Documentation such as the commercial invoice, packing list, and certificates of origin may also be required.
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Yes, we provide custom handling such as white-glove delivery, inside delivery, liftgate, and assembly services, especially for retail, hospitality, or medical equipment rollouts.
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