SVC-01 · Freight

Sea freight from China to India

Ship a few cartons or a full container at the lowest cost per kilo. We book space, consolidate your goods with other shipments, track the vessel and clear customs at the Indian port.

What's included

One rate, port to port or door to door

Your quote lists every charge in rupees. What you see is what you pay.

How it works

From supplier to your door

  1. Day 1–5Goods reach our warehouse

    Your supplier delivers to our China warehouse. We count cartons and send photos.

  2. Day 5–10Loaded and sailed

    Your cartons are consolidated into the next container and the vessel sails.

  3. Day 10–25At sea

    Shanghai or Shenzhen to Nhava Sheva usually takes 14–20 days on the water.

  4. Day 25–35Cleared and delivered

    We clear customs in 2–4 days and deliver to your door.

LCL or FCL?

Choose by volume

A 20ft container holds about 28 CBM and a 40ft about 58 CBM. Above roughly 15 CBM, a full container usually costs less than sharing one.

OptionUsable volumeMax payloadBest for
LCL (shared container)1–15 CBMCharged per CBMFirst orders, mixed products, small sellers
20ft FCL~28 CBM~21,000 kgHeavy goods, a steady single product
40ft FCL~58 CBM~26,000 kgFurniture, bulky goods, large stock orders
40ft High Cube~68 CBM~26,000 kgLight but bulky goods such as toys and plastics
Questions

Sea freight FAQ

How is LCL freight calculated?

LCL is charged per CBM (cubic metre). For very heavy cargo, every 1,000 kg counts as 1 CBM, and you pay whichever is higher. Use the CBM calculator on our contact page to estimate your volume.

Do I need an IEC to import by sea?

For commercial imports, yes. If you do not have an Import Export Code yet, we can either help you apply or ship under our IEC through our door-to-door service.

Which Indian port will my goods arrive at?

We pick the port nearest to your delivery address: Nhava Sheva or Mundra for the west, Chennai for the south and Kolkata for the east.

What if my cargo is damaged at sea?

All cargo is insured. Report damage with photos within 48 hours of delivery and we file the claim for you.

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Ready to ship by sea?

Send your packing list and invoice. You get a door-to-door rate in rupees within one business day.