Sea freight India: compare rates and book directly
Importing textiles, leather, chemicals or technical goods from India? Whether you're shipping a few pallets (LCL) or full containers (FCL), with Cargoplot you compare current rates and carrier performance for sea freight from India, and book directly online.
Our carriers on the India-Netherlands route
On shipping routes from India, carriers differ widely in speed and reliability. That's why our platform shows you not only the price per carrier, but also its performance on the India-Netherlands route. So you choose who ships your cargo.
Sea freight India costs: how rates are built up
Rates for sea freight from India move strongly with the market. An average therefore tells you little: what you pay depends on your port of departure, the container type and when you book. You'll find current rates and transit times per route on the shipping from India to the Netherlands page.
On top of that, a quote often covers only the ocean leg. Items such as Terminal Handling Charges (THC), customs clearance and transport to your warehouse are added separately later. With Cargoplot, you see upfront:
- Current rates per carrier: compare sea freight rates from India side by side.
- All-in costs: see upfront what your shipment costs up to your warehouse, with every cost item listed separately, from customs to delivery.
- Our margin: we show what we earn, so you know you're paying a fair rate.
Which import duties and VAT apply on top depends on your product's HS code. With an Article 23 permit, you don't have to pre-finance import VAT. On the sea freight rates page, you can read which items make up a sea freight rate.
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Which ports in India do we ship from?
Cargoplot ships to the Netherlands from seven Indian ports: Mundra, Mumbai, Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Ennore, Chennai, Tuticorin and Kolkata. Mundra is the most used port of departure among our customers. You'll find rates, transit times and port data on the matching route page. Shipping from other countries in Asia as well? The page on sea freight from Asia shows all routes.
Is your cargo coming from North India, for example the Delhi region? Then it almost always goes to the port by train. Several trains run every day, and over those distances rail is cheaper than trucking.
With sea freight from India, the ocean leg is only part of the lead time: transport to the port in India and customs handling often determine how much buffer you need. In the Cargoplot platform you track your container along the way, so you can align your planning with your shipment's arrival in good time.
Pro tip: during the monsoon season, from June to September, flooding in India can delay transport to the port. It's hard to predict, so allow some extra room in your planning during those months.
Compare sea freight rates from India and book directly
Request a quote, compare the options per carrier on price, transit time and reliability, and book your shipment online. Questions? Your own account manager is ready to help.
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Powered by AI, you get instant prices for shipments between all major ports in Asia, North America and Europe. Compare sea freight rates, transit times and reliability scores to make the best choice.
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Tracking, customs, forwarders: you manage it all through the Cargoplot platform. Your own account manager and our operations specialists are also always ready to help.
“Before it was also always a little bit dodgy… you get prices but you don't know with whom they're booking it exactly. Cargoplot gives you that transparency.”
Frequently asked questions about sea freight India
Frequently asked questions about sea freight from India: from rates and ports to documents and Incoterms.
What does sea freight from India cost?
That depends on your port of departure, the container type and demand at the moment you book, and rates from India fluctuate strongly. You'll find the figures per route on shipping from India to the Netherlands. In the platform, you see the current rate for your shipment.
How long does sea freight from India to the Netherlands take?
That depends on your port of departure, transport to the port and customs handling. You'll find transit times per port on the route pages, for example for Mundra and Nhava Sheva.
Which ports in India can I ship from?
Cargoplot ships to the Netherlands from Mundra, Mumbai, Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Ennore, Chennai, Tuticorin and Kolkata.
Can I also ship a part load (LCL) from India?
Yes, you can also ship a part load from India via Cargoplot. Contact us and we'll work out together what the best option is for your shipment.
Which documents do I need to import from India?
For customs you need at least a commercial invoice, a packing list and the transport document (bill of lading), plus an EORI number in your company's name. Your Indian supplier needs an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) for export. Agree with your supplier that they provide complete documents that follow your instructions: incomplete documents are a common cause of delays on shipments from India. Which other documents you need depends on your product. You'll find an overview in our article on essential freight documents for international shipping.
Which Incoterm should I choose when importing from India?
For imports from India, we usually recommend FOB: your supplier arranges transport to the port and the export declaration, and once the goods are on board, you're in control. With EXW, you depend on local transport in India that's hard to arrange yourself. Also agree that your supplier doesn't book transport without your approval, so you decide who ships your cargo. Read more about the differences in our introduction to Incoterms.
