Shipping & Logistics — Exporting to Sri Lanka

Essential guide for Indian exporters

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Capital

Colombo

Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee

Trade Agreement

SAFTA, APTA

Export Rank

#27

Continent

Asia

Shipping & Logistics to Sri Lanka

Estimated Transit Time

5-15 days by sea, 2-5 days by air

Region

Asia

Major Indian Ports for Asia-bound Cargo

JNPT (Nhava Sheva)
Mundra
Chennai
Kolkata

Shipping Options

Full Container Load (FCL)

20ft or 40ft containers — best for large, regular shipments.

Less than Container Load (LCL)

Shared container space — suitable for smaller volumes or trial shipments.

Air Cargo

Fastest option — ideal for high-value, low-weight, or time-sensitive goods.

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