Shipping from India

Features and Advantages

Foreign trade is vital for a healthy economy, and India is no exception. India’s main exports include petroleum products, diamonds and precious stones, pharmaceuticals, machinery, textiles, and information technology services.

As of 2024, India continues to maintain strong trade relationships with its major economic partners, including the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh. According to the latest trade data, India exported approximately $78.5 billion to the United States in 2023, $35.6 billion to the UAE, $17.5 billion to China, $16.2 billion to the Netherlands, and $13.8 billion to Bangladesh. The country’s export performance in 2023 and into 2024 reflects resilience amid global economic uncertainties and a continued emphasis on high-value and knowledge-based industries.

Indian exports mainly consist of tea, tobacco, cotton, spices, pharmaceuticals, raw materials, furniture, electronic components, ferrous metals. India’s tea plantations are so large that they have made the country the second-largest tea exporter in the world.

Air freight, road freight, ocean freight, and multimodal transportation are available options for cargo shipping from India due to the geographical position of the country. Agora Freight allows you to quickly choose the best way to ship your freight from this country by various transport modes. You will be able to compare freight rates, transit times, route options and all these online.

Delivery terms from India

The delivery time from India depends on the type of transportation. Air cargo shipping from India can reach international destinations in approximately 3–7 days. For port-to-port sea freight, the delivery time typically ranges from 25 to 42 days, depending on the destination.

Transport infrastructure

Cargo shipping from India can be carried out by air freight, as well as by sea in full containers or groupage cargo (LCL or FCL). The largest airports in India are Indira Gandhi in Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji in Mumbai.

Accurate online rates quotation

Agora Freight system automatically builds suitable routes for cargo shipping from India and makes an accurate calculation for the cost of freight shipping directly on the website, no need to sign up.

A personal manager is assigned

During business hours, 15 minutes after the online booking on Agora Freight is made, a personal manager will contact you to confirm the shipment details and arrange cargo shipping to/from India.

Your cargo is safe with us

No need to worry about the safety of your cargo. Our liabilities are insured by the leading international insurance company in the field of logistics.

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calculations

Сalculation examples from India

From

Nhava Sheva, India (seaport)

To

St. Petersburg, Russia (seaport)

Cargo type
Quantity
Weight

Container

1x20ft

20000.0 KG

The cost from 3 350 USD

From

Mundra, India (seaport)

To

Seattle, USA (seaport)

Cargo type
Quantity
Weight

Container

1x20ft

17300.0 KG

The cost from 4 438 USD

From

Mundra, India (seaport)

To

Cartagena (Colombia), Colombia (seaport)

Cargo type
Quantity
Weight

Container

1x40ft

20000.0 KG

The cost from 4 156 USD

From

Delhi, Delhi, India (city)

To

Moscow, Russia (city)

Cargo type

Less-than-container/ truckload cargo

Volume
0.064 m 3

Quantity

1 pcs

Weight

8.0 KG

The cost from 288 USD

From

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India (city)

To

Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, Russia (city)

Cargo type

Less-than-container/ truckload cargo

Volume
0.032 m 3

Quantity

1 pcs

Weight

25.0 KG

The cost from 1 159 USD

From

Sanand, Gujarat, India (city)

To

Novorossiysk, Russia (seaport)

Cargo type
Quantity
Weight

Container

1x40HCft

20000.0 KG

The cost from 3 100 USD

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Ocean Freight from India

Agora Freight organizes the cargo shipping from India by sea in both full (FCL) and groupage (LCL) containers.

Sea freight cargo from India is carried out from the ports of: Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta, Nava Sheva, Madras, Tuticorin to any point worldwide. Agora Freight service provides online freight rate quotes for container shipments. The estimated time of cargo shipping from India to the United States by sea is between 30–45 days, to China by sea is between 10–20 days.

The main advantages of sea freight from India:

  • Low cost: when freight shipping over long distances, this is especially beneficial.
  • Large payload and capacity: no other transport can be compared with sea in these indicators.
  • Safety: the percentage of damage or loss of cargo as a result of emergencies or adverse weather conditions is lower compared to other types of cargo shipping.
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Delivery of LCL cargo from India

It is not always necessary to order a separate container for the cargo shipping; groupage (LCL) cargo delivery services from India are very popular. We offer a service for groupage cargo from India via Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and other major cities and ports.

We offer our customers not only reliable and fast cargo shipping but also the best prices. While forming the delivery costs, the concept of “minimum billed volume” is used.
Estimated delivery time of groupage (LCL) cargo from India using the port-to-port scheme is 32–50 days.

Agora Freight system provides an accurate online rate quotations and provides the best options for the freight of groupage cargo from India. You can book LCL transportation in a few clicks. If necessary, cargo insurance and customs clearance services can be added to the order.

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Air freight from India

Cargo shipments from India by air are suitable in cases where the transit time must be as short as possible.

Air freight cargo from India is carried out via the airports of: “Indira Gandhi” in Delhi, “Chhatrapati Shivaji” in Mumbai, Hyderabad named after Rajiv Gandhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and other international airports.
The estimated time of cargo delivery from India to the United States or China by air is approximately 3–7 days.

Advantages of air cargo transportation from India:

  • Speed: Air transport is the best option for transporting perishable products, medical supplies, or for fast delivery of valuable and fragile cargo.
  • Security: the risk of theft and damage to air cargo is minimized.
  • The variety of airlines allows you to create an individual route for cargo, passenger, or charter flights.
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Container shipment from India

Digital forwarder Agora Freight organizes the cargo shipment in containers from India.

Containers can be shipped from the following cities and ports in India and the Indian subcontinent: Mumbai, New Delhi, Calcutta, Bangalore, Nava Sheva, Kanpur, Jaipur, Moradabad, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Vadodara Chennai, Tuticorin.

Estimated port-to-port delivery time is 25-50 days depending on the distance.

Agora Freight offers:

  • competitive sea freight rates;
  • transport and forwarding intra-port services in the ports of loading and destination;
  • advance verification and preparation of export/import documentation;
  • organization of customs clearance.

Our system provides free access to real time and competitive rates for container transportation from India – they are available online in a few clicks.

products

What is frequently cargo
shipped from India?

Textile
Medical equipment
Food
Clothes and shoes
The process

How it works

01

Enter the route, weight, and dimensions of cargo.

02

Choose the most suitable options for the shipment of your cargo.

03

Submit your booking which will be immediately assigned to one of our specialists who will manage everything from there.

04

Track your cargo in your personal area, automatic e-mail notifications on status changes may be switched on.

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