GM Import arranges freight from China to India by sea and air, together with customs clearance and delivery to your door. Whether you are shipping one carton or several containers, we book the right service and handle the paperwork.
Freight options from China to India
| Service | Capacity | Typical door-to-door* | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air express courier | From 1 carton | 7–12 days | Samples, urgent goods |
| Air cargo | From ~45 kg | 7–12 days | High-value or time-sensitive stock |
| Sea LCL (shared) | From 1 CBM | 4–6 weeks | Regular stock, mixed cartons |
| Sea FCL 20ft GP | ≈ 33 CBM · ≈ 28 t payload | 3–5 weeks | Heavy goods, machinery |
| Sea FCL 40ft HQ | ≈ 76 CBM · ≈ 26.5 t payload | 3–5 weeks | Bulky goods, furniture, large orders |
*Indicative. Depends on origin city, port pair, season and clearance.
Ports and routes
Most China–India cargo leaves from major Chinese ports such as Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao and Xiamen, and arrives at Indian gateway ports such as Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra and Chennai, or at inland container depots. We choose the route based on where your supplier is and where you need the goods.
Incoterms in simple words
- EXW – you collect from the factory gate. We handle everything from there.
- FOB – the supplier delivers to the Chinese port; we handle ocean freight onwards.
- CIF – the supplier pays freight and insurance to India; we clear and deliver.
- Door to door – we handle the whole chain and give you one final price.
Customs clearance and delivery
We prepare the bill of entry, calculate duty and IGST, arrange any product approvals and release your cargo. It is then delivered to your warehouse, shop or factory anywhere in India.
Why ship with GM Import
- Sea and air under one contact
- LCL from 1 CBM
- Consolidation of goods from several suppliers
- Customs clearance included
- Final price agreed upfront
- Delivery anywhere in India
