India is a vast country with miles of coastline and many international ports. Whether you’re shipping commercial goods or are looking at container shipping from India for personal reasons, P4D can help. We take the stress out of the job, eliminating the need to make multiple arrangements on either end to deliver your goods. With P4D, you can make all the arrangements you need in one place, to ensure your cargo is delivered safely and efficiently from door to door.
With a coastline of more than 7,500 km, India forms one of the biggest peninsulas in the world. India has 13 major sea ports, and hundreds of smaller ports. The UK has a long history of shipping cargo to and from India, dating back to the days of the British Empire. Trade routes have been long established between our two countries, and P4D use couriers with the best knowledge of current laws and regulations. The major sea ports are located in the following states: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Daman and Diu, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Kerala, Karnataka, West Bengal, Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Goa.
Our experts at P4D will be able to advise you of the best routes and couriers needed for your shipment to India. We are also able to advise you on the individual documents and forms required, just contact us today to find out more information on the initial forms needed to get your cargo on its way. The main seven steps for any sea freight delivery to India are the following: Export Haulage, Origin Handling, Export Customs Clearance, Ocean Freight, Import Customs Clearance, Destination Handling and Import Haulage If this looks daunting – don’t worry, that’s what we’re here for. P4D will be with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth transit of goods to India.
At P4D we’re committed to taking the stress out of filling in the appropriate paper work, customs forms, etc. We’ll work closely with you on this to make sure you match India’s regulations. For specific information on items, we recommend getting in touch with the Indian Central Board of Excise and Customs.
