Shipping from China to Sri Lanka, TJ-chinafreight can provide all freight services to meet your shipping needs.
We have the world's major commercial airlines, cargo companies and charter companies connecting China to Sri Lanka on every route by air. For both freight services, all Sri Lankan cities including Colombo.
Shipping Options from China to Sri Lanka
If you need to ship your items to Sri Lanka, there are two main options to choose from; air and sea.
Air transport
For fast delivery, air freight is the best. Freighter planes usually take 2-3 days to reach Sri Lanka from anywhere in the world, so this is very helpful if you are in a hurry. Air freight is also expensive, but luckily there are cheaper alternatives.
Classic & Express Air Freight
We propose 2 shipping methods by air by sea and express by air. It will depend on whether you are in a hurry. Classics may include stopovers, while "Express Air", as the name suggests, will send as quickly as possible. As you might expect, Express Air is more expensive due to the shorter transit time.
Sea freight
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, right in the Bay of Bengal, separated from India by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar. With a coastline of 1,340 kilometers, it is the 25th largest island in the world. The main method of cargo transportation is sea transit, and 70% of the ship transportation to and from Colombo is transshipment cargo. If you are in a hurry to ship your products from China to Sri Lanka, it has nothing to do with sea freight.
Ocean freight is usually about five times less expensive than air freight, making it a more affordable option for international moving companies. Container ships are slower than freighters, but plan your moves in advance and this won't be a problem.
If you choose to ship by sea, your items will be shipped in 20ft or 40ft containers. There is no obligation to fill the entire container; if the total volume of your cargo does not exceed about 15 cubic meters, you will be sharing a container with others. This is a process called Less Than Container Loading (LCL).
Shipping Lines Served by Sri Lankan Ports
Port of Colombo
The Port of Colombo is the island's only container terminal and the busiest port, with an average of 5.7 million TEUs of containerized cargo. With 27 terminals, the port is a maritime hub for the region.
Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port
Opened in late 2010, the port is the second largest after the Port of Colombo. It is funded by the Export-Import Bank of the People's Republic of China. It is strategically located very close to major international east-west routes.
Sri Lanka Customs
The customs process can seem complicated, but our shipping providers are here to help you every step of the way. You need to create a list (i.e. a detailed list) of all the items you intend to bring into Sri Lanka, as clear and accurate as possible. Customs officers will likely inspect your container in person, so the authenticity of your inventory is very important.
