FCL ocean
20DC and 40HC services with the sailing, equipment and port costs confirmed in one quote.
China → India
Shipping from China to India
FCL, LCL and air-freight coordination from Chinese suppliers to Nhava Sheva and other Indian gateways, including origin handling, destination charges and final delivery.
Completed FCLUSD 2,720One 20DC · COC · LIFO
LCL oceanfrom USD 80 / CBMConsolidated commercial cargo
Air freightfrom USD 2.50 / kgBased on chargeable weight
Transit10–22 daysChina → India
Rate examples and planning ranges reviewed on 16 October 2026. The final price depends on the cargo, routing, equipment and agreed service scope.
Shipment options
Choose the mode around the cargo
We compare complete cost, transit and hand-offs, then state the selected route in the commercial quote.
LCL consolidation
Commercial cargo consolidated in China and released through the agreed Indian gateway.
Air freight
For urgent or compact cargo, calculated on chargeable weight.
Quote composition
One itemised logistics chain
Included services and separate costs are stated directly in the quote, from pickup through empty-equipment return.
Originpickup under the Incoterms, loading, consolidation, export and terminal operations
Equipmentcontainer, wagon, platform or truck hire for the selected service
Main carriageocean freight, rail tariff, road or air transport
Destinationterminal, clearance coordination, delivery and empty-equipment return where required
Quote inputs
What to send with the request
- supplier address, city or origin port
- destination port, city or postcode
- commodity and HS code if known
- gross weight, volume, package count and dimensions
- packing and stackability
- Incoterms and cargo-ready date
Checks before booking
Indian importer and customs readinessCommodity-specific BIS or other product controlsDestination charges and free timeBattery and dangerous-goods documentation
Completed China–India shipment
Eight 20DC containers delivered in 12 days
A completed ocean-freight programme with the commercial conditions recorded for the shipment.
8 × 20DCCOC equipment
USD 2,720freight per 20DC
LIFOcommercial terms
12 dayscompleted transit
Shipment calculator
Select the format and cargo volume
FCL remains a container quote at any volume. The calculator shows the required equipment; LCL shows consolidated volume.
Shipment format
Cargo volume32 CBM
Route FAQ
Answers before requesting a quote
Transit and quote scope are confirmed against the shipment details.
How long does shipping from China to India take?
The indicative planning range is 10–22 days. The exact schedule depends on the origin, mode and final delivery point.
Which shipping modes are available from China to India?
Available options include FCL ocean, LCL consolidation, Air freight. The mode is selected around the commodity, weight, volume and required transit.
Which gateways can be used for this route?
Routing can use Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Kolkata. The exact pair is selected around the supplier, destination and cargo-ready date.
What information is required for a quote?
Send origin, destination, commodity, weight, volume, packing, Incoterms and cargo-ready date.
Contacts
Request an itemised route quote
Include origin, destination, commodity, weight, volume, packing, Incoterms and cargo-ready date.