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Sri Lanka Cyclone Update: Logistics and Supply Chain Impact

2nd December 2025

Cyclone

Sri Lanka is facing one of its most severe natural disasters in decades after Cyclone Ditwah brought intense rainfall, widespread flooding and multiple landslides. Homes, businesses and infrastructure have been heavily affected, and emergency teams across the country are still responding to extensive damage. The humanitarian impact is significant, and recovery is likely to be a long process.

Impact on Cargo Movements and Inland Transport

The cyclone has caused major disruption to inland transport routes, making it difficult for factories, warehouses and distribution centres to operate safely. Access roads in several districts remain flooded or damaged, slowing the movement of import and export cargo. Many manufacturing sites are currently assessing damage, managing power outages and working with reduced staffing, which is affecting production and shipping schedules.

Port and Airport Operations

Colombo Port continues to operate but is experiencing congestion and slower processing. Gate-in and gate-out movements are taking longer than usual, and vessel handling times have been affected as teams work through weather-related disruption and operational backlogs.

Bandaranaike International Airport remains open; however, cargo pick-up, airline schedules and final-mile deliveries are being impacted by damaged access roads and localised flooding. Power and communication issues in certain regions are also complicating planning and coordination.

Wider Regional Context

At present, the disruption appears to be contained within Sri Lanka. Logistics operations in neighbouring countries continue to function normally, and no wider regional delays have been reported.

How Beckchoice Is Responding

We are in ongoing contact with our trusted partners and agents in Sri Lanka to obtain accurate, real-time updates on port operations, inland transport and cargo movements. If you have cargo moving to or from Sri Lanka, or if you have upcoming shipments that may be impacted, please contact our team. We can provide the latest operational insights and support you with any required planning.

Information accurate as of 2 December 2025. Please note that conditions may change at short notice as authorities continue response and recovery efforts.

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