Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Sri Lanka to Jamaica by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sri Lanka and Jamaica is 33 days 21h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Kingston (JMKIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Sri Lanka and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Kingston (JMKIN) around 33 days 21h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Sri Lanka to Jamaica by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Sri Lanka to Jamaica takes around 1 day 3h. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Sangster International Airport (MBJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Sri Lanka and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by SriLankan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Sri Lanka and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Sri Lanka and Jamaica. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Sri Lanka to Jamaica by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sri Lanka and Jamaica by cargo ship is 10,122 Nautical Miles (18,745 Kilometres / 11,648 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Kingston (JMKIN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Sri Lanka to Jamaica by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sri Lanka and Jamaica by air is around 16,281 Kilometres (10,117 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Sri Lanka to Jamaica by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.67t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sri Lanka to Jamaica. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Sri Lanka to Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

972kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sri Lanka to Jamaica. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SriLankan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SriLankan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+6 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
SriLankan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDAMEX → CAGML/IBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDAMEX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDAMEX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDAMEX → CAGML/IBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CJX → CAGML/IBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CJX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDUSA / MSC - INDUSA → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
US4 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
INDUSA / MSC - INDUSA → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
MEDEX / MINA → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NEWMO → NEFWI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Clanga → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WAX → PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX / MINA → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDEX / MINA → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDEX / MINA → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SEAS2 / ESA2 / TLA2 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL

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Sri Lanka to Jamaica By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Sri Lanka to Jamaica by Air freight

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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Sangster International Airport

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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Norman Manley International Airport

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