Specialized sea-to-air transshipment services optimizing your supply chain for maximum efficiency. Leverage Sri Lanka’s strategic location as a hub to reduce transit times and costs on your international shipments.
Transshipment combines the cost efficiency of sea freight with the speed of air freight, creating a hybrid solution that optimizes both time and cost for your international shipments.
Cargo arrives by sea at Colombo Port, is consolidated and processed, then forwarded by air from Bandaranaike International Airport to final destinations. This approach can reduce costs by up to 40% compared to pure air freight while cutting transit times significantly versus sea-only routing.
Our team handles all aspects including customs clearance, documentation, warehousing, and coordination between modes for seamless cargo flow.
Sri Lanka's position at the crossroads of major shipping routes makes it an ideal transshipment hub. Colombo Port connects to all major global trade lanes, while BIA provides air connectivity to destinations worldwide.
Mode Comparison
Service Options
Our core offering combining ocean freight savings with air freight speed. Ideal for medium-urgency shipments requiring cost optimization.
Direct transfer between carriers with minimal storage. Fast turnaround for time-sensitive cargo requiring mode or carrier change.
Consolidate cargo from multiple origins before forwarding. Reduce costs through combined shipments and optimized routing.
What’s Included
Facility Types
Save up to 40% compared to direct air freight by utilizing sea transport for the longer leg of the journey.
Cut delivery times significantly versus sea-only routing while maintaining cost efficiency.
Multiple sailing and flight options provide flexibility to meet your delivery windows.
Single point of contact and integrated tracking across both transport modes.
Discover how sea-to-air transshipment can reduce costs and improve delivery times for your international shipments.
