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LKCMB Colombo Port
Colombo Port is the seaport of Colombo, in the city of Colomboin Sri lanka. Overseas routes include India and Pakistan, Port code is LKCMB.

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Port Code

LKCMB

Name

Colombo

Country / Region

Sri lanka

City

Colombo

Sea Routes

India and Pakistan

Type

Latitude

6.9535000

Longitude

79.8465000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview · UN/LOCODE LKCMB

Colombo Port, Sri Lanka

Colombo Port is Sri Lanka’s principal artificial seaport on the island’s west coast, positioned alongside the major maritime corridor linking Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and East Asia. As a container-oriented deep-water gateway, LKCMB supports Sri Lankan import and export flows as well as regional transshipment and feeder connections. The supplied port record identifies three container terminal areas—Jaya Container Terminals, Unity Container Terminal and South Asia Gateway Terminals—and places the port at 6.9535000 N, 79.8465000 E. Our platform treats LKCMB as a schedule-sensitive ocean gateway: terminal acceptance, vessel connection, documentation and inland delivery arrangements should be reconfirmed before cargo release.

Country / City	Sri Lanka / Colombo
Port code	LKCMB
Coordinates	6.9535000 N, 79.8465000 E
Port type	Coastal seaport; container and multipurpose cargo gateway

Key Highlights

What matters when selecting LKCMB

Strategic location

Colombo is positioned on an important west–east maritime route, making connection planning central to both mainline and feeder cargo.

Container-led gateway

The supplied record describes three container terminal areas and substantial container handling activity, with reefer facilities included in terminal operations.

Mixed cargo profile

Typical flows include machinery, iron and steel, manufactured goods, textiles, rubber, timber and energy-related cargo.

Schedule sensitivity

Transshipment, terminal windows, customs status, equipment availability and inland traffic can materially affect the final delivery plan.

Facilities & Services

Terminal and cargo-handling profile

Container terminals: The supplied record names Jaya Container Terminals, Unity Container Terminal and South Asia Gateway Terminals. Terminal allocation depends on the carrier, service string, vessel call and operational instruction.
Container storage: The source record identifies dry-container stacking and reefer-slot capacity at individual terminal areas. Our team confirms current yard acceptance, reefer plug arrangements and free-time terms against the booking.
Multipurpose capability: Unity Container Terminal is described in the supplied data as including a multipurpose berth; breakbulk, project and non-standard cargo require separate berth, lifting and securing confirmation.
Port access: The port is enclosed by breakwaters and has two entrances according to the supplied record. Actual vessel access remains subject to nautical, berth and port-control approval.
Inland distribution: Road drayage is the principal planning consideration for Colombo-area delivery. Truck type, appointment requirements, container weight and consignee location should be checked before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Connection planning without false schedule promises

Common trade directions: Our team typically evaluates services connecting South Asia with China and Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, Europe and other regional markets. The exact port rotation must be confirmed by sailing date.
Transshipment logic: Cargo may move through Colombo as a regional relay point or be discharged for Sri Lankan import clearance. The bill of lading structure and final-destination status must be aligned before booking.
Transit-time variables: Actual timing depends on vessel cut-off, port rotation, transshipment connection, blank sailing, weather, terminal congestion, customs release and inland truck availability; published transit times are estimates rather than guarantees.
Our service approach: We compare routing, connection risk, equipment availability and documentation cut-offs instead of selecting a service solely by nominal sailing duration.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Sri Lankan gateway and regional cargo flows

Primary hinterland

Colombo serves the commercial and industrial concentration around western Sri Lanka, with inland delivery extending to other areas subject to road distance, truck availability and cargo restrictions.

Import cargo

The supplied port record identifies crude oil, machinery, iron and steel and manufactured goods among principal imports. Classification, licensing and inspection requirements vary by commodity.

Export cargo

Reported export categories include sawn timber, crude rubber, machinery, textiles and manufactured goods. Packaging, moisture protection and origin documentation are important for cargo readiness.

Temperature-controlled cargo

Reefer handling is available within the described terminal profile. Shippers should provide set point, ventilation, commodity instructions and power requirements before gate-in.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that prevent avoidable delays

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, VGM submission, shipping-instruction deadline, terminal gate-in and customs release are separate milestones. Our service team obtains the carrier’s current deadlines rather than relying on a standard port assumption.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and container packing details before booking. Acceptance depends on carrier and terminal approval.
Documents and customs: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill-of-lading instructions, permits, certificates and origin documents must be consistent. Importers should confirm Sri Lankan customs and commodity controls before cargo dispatch.
Inspection and delivery: Customs examination, scanning, port release, demurrage/detention, truck appointment and consignee receiving hours can alter the delivery plan. Our team coordinates the sequence and obtains written release instructions.

Shipping Tips

Practical recommendations from our service team

Send the full cargo profile early: commodity description, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, container type, hazardous status and final delivery address.
For heavy, oversized or project cargo, obtain confirmation of lifting, lashing, road route, bridge limits and delivery equipment before the vessel is nominated.
For reefer cargo, verify power availability, temperature instructions, pre-trip inspection status and emergency contact details before gate-in.
Keep a routing alternative available. If the preferred sailing, equipment type or transshipment connection changes, our platform can review another sailing or connection subject to carrier acceptance and cost confirmation.

FAQs

Colombo port handling questions

Can LKCMB be used for both Sri Lankan imports and transshipment cargo?

Yes, the port functions as a Sri Lankan gateway and a regional maritime connection point. Whether cargo is imported, exported or transshipped affects the bill of lading, customs status, terminal handling and release process. Our team confirms the correct movement type before booking.

How early should shipping instructions and VGM be submitted?

There is no single deadline applicable to every sailing. Carrier, terminal and vessel cut-offs vary, and transshipment cargo may require earlier document control. We recommend submitting complete instructions as soon as the booking is confirmed and checking the live cut-off in writing.

What information is required for dangerous goods?

At minimum, the carrier normally needs accurate classification, UN number, proper shipping name, packing group where applicable, SDS, packaging information and emergency details. Approval is not automatic; our team submits the cargo profile for carrier and terminal review.

What commonly causes inland delivery delays after discharge?

Typical causes include incomplete customs documentation, inspection selection, unpaid port or carrier charges, truck shortages, delivery restrictions and consignee receiving-hour conflicts. We coordinate release, trucking and delivery appointments as separate workstreams.

Data Sources & Provenance

Source and verification boundaries

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, terminal descriptions and the capacity, vessel and cargo figures stated in this module are based on the supplied LKCMB port record. Time-sensitive items—including vessel schedules, terminal cut-offs, equipment availability, free time, charges, customs status and operational restrictions—must be reconfirmed for the specific booking.

For official port information and operational confirmation, our service team refers to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority at slpa.lk. For customs procedures and import/export compliance checks, we refer to Sri Lanka Customs at customs.gov.lk. These domains are provided as verification sources; current requirements and carrier instructions prevail for each shipment.