Shipping Vietnam – Sri Lanka: Types of shipping, transit time, Import/export duty and procedure

When transporting goods between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, you may face one or more of the following issues:

• Do not clearly understand state regulations on conditions and required documents when importing goods to Vietnam or exporting goods to Sri Lanka to benefit businesses/individuals?
• The need to calculate taxes and the time and costs involved in shipping goods from Sri Lanka to Vietnam or vice versa.
• Are you looking for a reputable, professional freight forwarder / customs broker for your shipment from Sri Lanka to Vietnam or from Vietnam to Sri Lanka?

With our extensive experience in transporting goods between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, this article by HP Global aims to provide guidance and general answers to these questions.

Methods of Cargo Transportation between Vietnam and Sri Lanka

Common methods of cargo transportation between Vietnam and Sri Lanka include:

• Sea Transportation (FCL/LCL): Transporting goods by sea, most common methods are Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) options.
• Air Transportation
• Express Delivery Services (Courier)

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Ocean freight shipping time Vietnam – Sri Lanka

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Which ports in Sri Lanka do goods commonly arrive at for imports from Vietnam? Similarly, which ports in Vietnam do goods usually arrive at for imports from Sri Lanka?

Major International Ports in Vietnam and Sri Lanka:

 

Sri Lanka main sea ports	Vietnam’s main sea ports
Colombo ( Sri Lanka, Port code:LK CMB)	Ho Chi Minh (Cat Lai, Cai Mep …)
Jaffna ( Sri Lanka, Port code:LK JAF)	Hai Phong
Trincomalee ( Sri Lanka, Port code:LK TRR)	Da Nang
Galle ( Sri Lanka, Port code:LK GAL)	Quy Nhon
Hambantota ( Sri Lanka, Port code:LK HBA)

Shipping Containers Between Vietnam and Sri Lanka

The table below lists common shipping times for containers between several major international ports in Sri Lanka and Vietnam. For more specific information about corresponding services or from other ports in Sri Lanka, please contact HP Global’s advisory team at Hotline: ++84 984.870.199 / ++84 886115726 WhatsApp: +8486 5996476 – Email: info@hpgloballtd.com.

Port name and port code	Sea freight shipping time from Vietnam to Sri Lanka (Export from Vietnam to Sri Lanka)			Sea freight shipping time from Sri Lanka to Vietnam (Export from Sri Lanka to Vietnam)
	VNHPH – Hai phong	VNDAD – Da Nang	VNSGN – Ho Chi Minh	VNHPH – Hai phong	VNDAD – Da Nang	VNSGN – Ho Chi Minh
Colombo ( Sri Lanka, Port code:LK CMB)	direct: 4 – 8 days transit: 13 – 27 days	12 – 24 days	9 – 22 days	direct: 5 – 10 days transit: 10 – 12 days	14 – 16 days	9 – 18 days

In case you do not find the seaport information you need in the table above or want to have the most update information, please do not hesitate to contact us for up-to-date information on shipping times, schedules and shipping quotes from Vietnam to Sri Lanka and vice versal – Email: info@hpgloballtd.com

Air cargo transit time: Vietnam – Sri Lanka

Transportation time by air from Vietnam to Sri Lanka and from Sri Lanka to Vietnam?

Which airports in Sri Lanka do goods commonly arrive at for imports from Vietnam? Similarly, which airports in Vietnam do goods usually arrive at for imports from Sri Lanka?

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Major International Air Ports in Vietnam and Sri Lanka

 

Major International Airports in Sri Lanka	Major International Airports in Vietnam
Bandaranaike ( Sri Lanka, Mã sân bay IATA code: CMB)	Noi Bai – Ha Noi (IATA Code: VNHAN)
Mattala Rajapaksa ( Sri Lanka, Mã sân bay IATA code: HRI)	Da Nang (IATA Code: VNDAD)
Ratmalana ( Sri Lanka, Mã sân bay IATA code: RML)	Tan Son Nhat – Ho Chi Minh City (IATA Code: VNSGN)

 

For air cargo transportation, if it’s a direct service between Sri Lanka airports and Vietnam, the transit time is usually within the day. For transit services (through one or several airports), the duration typically ranges from 1 – 3 days.

-> See more information about Vietnam’s main airports: Overview of International Airports in Vietnam

In case you do not find the airport information you need in the table above or want to have the most update information, please do not hesitate to contact us for up-to-date information on shipping times, schedules and shipping quotes from Vietnam to Sri Lanka and vice versal – Email: info@hpgloballtd.com

Trade relations between Vietnam and Sri Lanka

Vietnam and Sri Lanka have the mutual most-favored nation (MFN) agreement, however, until now, there is no Free Trade Agreement between the two Countries. Cargo imported from Sri Lanka to Vietnam can enjoy preferential import duty.

>> To check the updated legal documents related to special preferential import duty under the above FTA, see in below article: List of FTA Vietnam Joined

→ To check the updated trade relations (MFN, FTAs) between Vietnam and Sri Lanka at the article: Overview Of Trade Relations Between Vietnam And The World

Trade turnover between Vietnam and Sri Lanka -> see at: Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Sri Lanka

Noticeable Commodities Exported from Vietnam to Sri Lanka

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List of Noticeable Commodities Exported from Vietnam to Sri Lanka

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For Updated Export Turnover among Commodities From Vietnam to Sri Lanka -> See more at link: Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Sri Lanka

>> See more “List of taxable export commodity in Vietnam”

To check import taxes and import procedures for goods from Vietnam to EU countries in general, and Sri Lanka specifically, you can use the convenient tool provided by the European Commission through the following link: https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/home

Noticeable Commodities Imported into Vietnam from Sri Lanka

List of Noticeable Commodities Imported from Sri Lanka to Vietnam

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For Updated Import Turnover among Commodities From Sri Lanka to Vietnam -> See more at link: Cargo Transportation Vietnam – Sri Lanka

Import Export Duty in Vietnam

Quick search import export duty for every HS code in Vietnam

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The Procedure for Cargo Transporting Between Vietnam and Sri Lanka

Once the goods are ready for delivery at the exporter’s warehouse, the standard process for transporting a shipment includes the following steps:

Step 1: Transport from the exporter’s warehouse to the export port.

Step 2: Export customs clearance.

Step 3: Cargo loading and unloading at the port.

Step 4: International transportation.

Step 5: Import customs clearance (note: certain items require permits, declarations, quality inspections, etc., to meet the customs clearance criteria).

Step 6: Cargo handling at the import port.

Step 7: Transporting goods from the warehouse/port to the importer’s warehouse.

HP Global Provides Shipping Services for Goods between Vietnam and Sri Lanka

With years of experience in shipping goods between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, handling thousands of shipments annually, we confidently deliver professional and optimal management to you. We are committed to advising and providing you with transportation solutions that match the best market prices.

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