Ocean Freight Lane
Colombo → Shanghai
LKCMB → CNSHA · Sri Lanka to China
Compare upcoming ocean freight schedules from Colombo to Shanghai across 3 carriers. Transit times range from 11 to 23 days. Connect with ranked freight forwarders at both ends of this trade lane to get competitive quotes.
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About the Colombo to Shanghai Shipping Lane
The Colombo to Shanghai ocean freight route connects Sri Lanka with China. Currently 3 carriers serve this lane with 9 upcoming sailings. Typical transit times range from 11 to 23 days depending on the carrier and routing.
3 of 9 available sailings offer direct service (no transshipment), while the remaining routes include one or more port calls en route. Direct services typically offer faster transit but may have less frequent departures.
Estimated CO₂ emissions for this lane are approximately 50 kg per TEU, based on the GLEC Framework methodology using average vessel speeds and container ship emission factors. Direct sailings and newer vessels with slow-steaming practices may produce lower emissions.
Shipzy ranks freight forwarders by performance — measuring response speed, quote quality, and professionalism through benchmark evaluations. Browse ranked forwarders in Sri Lanka and China to find logistics partners for this route.
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