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Sri LankaFreight rates from Dalian to Colombo.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Dalian (CNDLC) to Colombo (LKCMB), 11 to 35 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Dalian to Colombo
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $4,414 | $4,514 | 15 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $4,714 | $4,814 | 15 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $4,714 | $4,814 | 15 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 15 priced sailings updated 1 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Dalian to Colombo by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Dalian to Colombo
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort Diamant · KCSCNC/TVI | 14 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 24 d · via | $4,414 | $4,714 | $4,714 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort Diamant · KCSCNC/TVI | 15 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 35 d · via | $4,414 | $4,714 | $4,714 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort Diamant · KCSCNC/TVI | 17 Nov 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 34 d · via | $4,414 | $4,714 | $4,714 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort Diamant · KCSCNC/TVI | 18 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 34 d · via | $4,414 | $4,714 | $4,714 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Sainte Anne · KCSCNC/TVI | 22 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 30 d · via | $4,414 | $4,714 | $4,714 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Pointe Du Piton · KCSCNC/TVI | 29 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 29 d · via | $4,414 | $4,714 | $4,714 |
| CMA CGMOocl Malaysia · CIX | 12 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | 11 d | $4,514 | $4,814 | $4,814 |
| CMA CGMOocl Malaysia · CIX | 13 Nov 2026 | 25 Nov 2026 | 12 d | $4,514 | $4,814 | $4,814 |
Shipping lines from Dalian to Colombo
1 carrier with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 15 | 11 d | $4,414 | $4,714 | $4,714 |
Container shipping cost from Dalian to Colombo
The lowest container shipping cost from Dalian to Colombo we have on record is $4,414 for a 20GP, $4,714 for a 40GP and $4,714 for a 40HC.
Across 15 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $4,714 to $4,814, with a median of $4,814. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 2% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Dalian to Colombo
Carriers list 15 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 11 to 35 days port to port; 9 of the 15 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carrier on the lane: CMA CGM.
By sea Dalian to Colombo is 4,220 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 12.6 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Dalian to Colombo: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 1 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 26 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Dalian to Colombo?
The lowest price we hold for Dalian to Colombo is $4,414 per 20GP, $4,714 per 40GP and $4,714 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Dalian to Colombo take?
Carriers schedule 11 to 35 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 4,220 nm, about 12.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Dalian to Colombo?
CMA CGM have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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