Colombo
About 7 million TEU a year
Location and Figures
- Country: Sri Lanka
- Type: Container
- Region: South Asia
Overview
The transshipment capital of South Asia, standing where Indian subcontinent feeder lines meet east west mainline services. About 7 million TEU a year cross Colombo quays, with the Chinese built CICT terminal and the planned West Terminal deepening its lead.
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