Looking for reliable freight from China to India? Wuliuaou arranges ocean freight (FCL & LCL), air cargo and end-to-end door-to-door services. This page gives you practical transit times, main ports, indicative costs and customs notes so you can plan with clearer expectations.
| Mode | Typical Transit Time |
|---|---|
| Ocean freight (FCL / LCL) | 12–22 days |
| Air freight | 3–7 days |
Main destination ports / gateways: Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra, Chennai, Kolkata, Pipavav
Common cargo on this lane: machinery, electronics, textiles, chemicals, industrial equipment, consumer goods, project cargo
High-frequency direct services from Chinese ports. Colombo is a major transshipment hub for the region.
Wuliuaou arranges ocean and air freight from major Chinese ports (Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Xiamen and others) to India. Port-to-port, door-to-port and door-to-door options are available where local partners support the final leg.
| Service | Approximate Range |
|---|---|
| Ocean 20ft FCL | USD 1,200–2,800 |
| Ocean 40ft FCL | USD 1,900–4,200 |
| Air freight | USD 3.5–7.5 / kg |
Prices fluctuate with vessel space, fuel costs, season and cargo details. The ranges above are indicative only and not a formal quotation. Contact us for a current, cargo-specific rate.
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading required. Many countries have electronic customs systems. Certificate of origin and product-specific certificates often needed. Duties and GST/VAT apply.
Always confirm current import requirements for your specific HS codes. Regulations, duties and restricted items can change. Sharing product details early helps us flag documentation needs before cargo is ready.
Typical ocean transit time from major Chinese ports to India is about 12–22 days. Actual duration depends on origin port, carrier schedule, transshipment and destination port conditions.
Air freight from China to India usually takes 3–7 days. We offer airport-to-airport and door-to-door air solutions for time-sensitive or higher-value cargo.
Main ports and gateways include: Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra, Chennai, Kolkata, Pipavav. The best routing depends on your final delivery address and cargo type.
Indicative ocean freight ranges (subject to market fluctuation): 20ft container approximately USD 1,200–2,800, 40ft approximately USD 1,900–4,200. Air freight roughly USD 3.5–7.5 / kg. These are reference ranges only — actual rates change with space, fuel, season and cargo details. Always request a current quote.
Standard documents include commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, and any product-specific certificates. Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading required. Many countries have electronic customs systems. Certificate of origin and product-specific certificates often needed. Duties and GST/VAT apply.
Yes. Where local partners and regulations allow, we provide door-to-door and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) options so that export formalities, import clearance and final delivery are coordinated as one service.
Share your cargo details (commodity, weight or volume, origin city in China and destination in India). We will reply with a competitive ocean or air quote.
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