Shipping from China to India

Sea Freight Service

Transit Time: 15–35 days
Best For: Bulk goods, machinery, equipment, and large volumes.
Container Options:
FCL (Full Container Load): 20GP / 40GP / 40HQ, cost-effective for full loads.
LCL (Less than Container Load): Consolidation service for smaller shipments, higher unit cost but flexible.
Special Containers: Open-top, flat rack, refrigerated for cold chain, RoRo for vehicles.
Major Chinese Ports: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Qingdao, Tianjin, Dalian.
Major Indian Ports: Kandla, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata.
Sea freight is the cheapest method, ideal for long-distance bulk shipping.

Air Freight Service

Transit Time: 2–7 days
Best For: Urgent, small-volume, or high-value cargo such as electronics, medical supplies, flowers, and fresh produce.
Types of Service:
Conventional Air Cargo: For pallets and larger shipments.
Express Courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT): For smaller urgent parcels.
Major Chinese Airports: Beijing, Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu.
Major Indian Airports: Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Chennai (MAA), Bangalore (BLR), Hyderabad (HYD).
Air freight ensures speed and security, though more costly than sea shipping.

Land Freight Service

Transit Time: 12–18 days (via western China borders).
Best For: Goods near the China–India border.
Pros: Faster than sea, cheaper than air.
Cons: Limited by road conditions and customs clearance efficiency.