12 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 10–20 days
This week there are 12 sailings from Nansha，Guangzhou to Colombo across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,500 with ESL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 10 days. Most services sail direct.
40HC $3,500 · ESL · 10–20 days
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPL | — | 2026-11-12 | 17d | $3,600 | $3,900 | ||
| HPL | AL QIBLA EXPRESS | 645E | — | 2026-11-12 | 17d | $3,600 | $3,900 |
| HPL | DORTMUND EXPRESS | 646E | — | 2026-11-12 | 17d | $3,600 | $3,900 |
| YML | — | 2026-11-12 | 20d | $3,905 | $3,960 |
Rates on the Nansha，Guangzhou → Colombo lane are live carrier spot prices from public listings. They move week to week with capacity, fuel and demand, so we refresh them daily to help you time your booking. For a firm, all-in price including local charges and surcharges, request a quote and we match your shipment to a vetted forwarder.
The current ocean spot rate from Nansha，Guangzhou to Colombo is $3,500 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Nansha，Guangzhou to Colombo takes around 10–20 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HPL, YML, OOCL, ASL, ESL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 12 live sailings on the Nansha，Guangzhou → Colombo lane, with multiple departures every week.