Ports that We Provide our services
Sri Lanka’s strategic location along the world’s busiest shipping lanes makes it an ideal hub for maritime trade. At Sharp Time Shipping services, we offer comprehensive shipping services tailored to the specific needs of vessels operating in Sri Lankan ports. Whether you're arriving for a short stopover or conducting long-term business, we provide efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for all your shipping, port, and logistics requirements.
Key Ports in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is home to some of the most modern and well-equipped ports in the region, offering efficient services for a range of maritime operations. These key ports are strategically located to provide excellent connectivity for global trade:
The Port of Colombo
The Port of Colombo is the main commercial and transshipment hub in Sri Lanka, ranking as one of the busiest ports in South Asia. With its deep-water berths, state-of-the-art facilities, and excellent connectivity to major shipping routes, it serves as a gateway for both international trade and regional distribution. Colombo is particularly known for handling containerized cargo and facilitating transshipment services for vessels across the Indian Ocean.
The Port of Trincomalee
Situated on the northeastern coast, Port of Trincomalee is one of the deepest natural harbors in the world. It has historically been a military port but is also increasingly used for commercial shipping,
especially for bulk cargo like petroleum and agricultural products. Its strategic location in the Bay of Bengal makes it an ideal port for serving markets in Southeast Asia and the East Coast of India.
The Port of Galle
The Port of Galle is a smaller port located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. Although not as large as Colombo or Hambantota, Galle is strategically important for regional shipping, especially in handling cruise ships and small cargo vessels. It serves as a key port for tourism-related services, ship repairs, and bunkering.
The Port of Hambantota
Located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka,the Port of Hambantota is an emerging port offering significant potential for bulk cargo, oil, and gas imports, as well as transshipment. With its deep-draft facilities and capacity for large vessels, Hambantota is becoming an important alternative to Colombo for certain types of cargo, especially as it continues to develop infrastructure for larger scale operations.
