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Ocean Freight · Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) → Seattle

Ocean Freight from Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) to Seattle

Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) (INNSA), India to Seattle (USSEA), United States is a 9,676-nautical-mile ocean lane (17,920 km). Vessels on this routing transit the Strait of Malacca. Port-to-port transit runs about 24–34 days, depending on whether the service is direct or transships at a hub.

Distance
9,676 nm
Transit
24–34 days
Service
FCL & LCL
9,676 nm
Distance
24–34 days
Estimated transit
Strait of Malacca
Routing via
WhatsApp
Written quote, same business day

Lane at a glance

Route facts

GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in India, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in United States.

Origin
Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) (INNSA), India
Destination
Seattle (USSEA), United States
Distance
9,676 nm (17,920 km)
Estimated transit
24–34 days
Routing via
Strait of Malacca
Equipment
FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
Incoterms
EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP

How it works

From quote to delivery

  1. 01

    Quote and booking

    Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Nhava Sheva (Mumbai).

  2. 02

    Pickup and export clearance

    We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in India.

  3. 03

    Ocean transit

    Sailing Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) → Seattle: about 24–34 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.

  4. 04

    Import clearance

    Customs clearance in United States, coordinated with our customs broker partners.

  5. 05

    Final delivery

    Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.

Checklist

Documents and cost drivers

Documents to import into United States

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading (B/L)
  • ISF 10+2, filed 24 h before loading at origin
  • CBP entry (Form 7501) through a U.S. customs broker, with customs bond
  • USMCA certification of origin when applicable
  • FDA / USDA prior notice for regulated goods

What drives the price on this lane

  • Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
  • Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
  • Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
  • Documentation and B/L fees
  • Customs clearance at both ends
  • Drayage from the port to the final address
  • Cargo insurance

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean freight from Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) to Seattle take?+

Estimated transit is 24–34 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.

How far is Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) from Seattle?+

About 9,676 nm (17,920 km) by sea via the Strait of Malacca.

How much does ocean freight from Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) to Seattle cost?+

It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.

FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+

Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.

What documents do I need to import into United States?+

Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); ISF 10+2, filed 24 h before loading at origin; CBP entry (Form 7501) through a U.S. customs broker, with customs bond.

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Ready to move your cargo?

Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.

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