Ocean Freight · United States → India
Ocean Freight from United States to India
24 port combinations connect United States and India in our network. The shortest, New York / New Jersey → Mundra, is 8,168 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 20–37 days port to port.
- Distance
- 8,168 nm
- Transit
- 20–37 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in United States, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in India.
- Origin
- United States
- Destination
- India
- Distance
- from 8,168 nm (15,127 km)
- Estimated transit
- 20–37 days
- Routing via
- Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
Network
Main port pairs
| Origin | Destination | Distance | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York / New Jersey | Mundra | 8,168 nm | 20–29 days |
| New York / New Jersey | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 8,182 nm | 20–29 days |
| Norfolk | Mundra | 8,336 nm | 20–30 days |
| Norfolk | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 8,349 nm | 20–30 days |
| Charleston | Mundra | 8,611 nm | 21–31 days |
| Charleston | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 8,625 nm | 21–31 days |
| Savannah | Mundra | 8,666 nm | 21–31 days |
| Savannah | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 8,680 nm | 21–31 days |
| Seattle | Chennai | 8,767 nm | 21–31 days |
| Miami | Mundra | 8,819 nm | 21–31 days |
| Miami | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 8,833 nm | 22–31 days |
| Oakland | Chennai | 9,048 nm | 22–32 days |
| New York / New Jersey | Chennai | 9,234 nm | 22–32 days |
| Los Angeles | Chennai | 9,387 nm | 23–33 days |
| Long Beach | Chennai | 9,387 nm | 23–33 days |
| Norfolk | Chennai | 9,401 nm | 23–33 days |
| New Orleans | Mundra | 9,529 nm | 23–33 days |
| New Orleans | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 9,543 nm | 23–33 days |
| Seattle | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 9,676 nm | 24–34 days |
| Charleston | Chennai | 9,677 nm | 24–34 days |
| Savannah | Chennai | 9,732 nm | 24–34 days |
| Houston | Mundra | 9,743 nm | 24–34 days |
| Houston | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 9,757 nm | 24–34 days |
| Miami | Chennai | 9,884 nm | 24–34 days |
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from United States.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in United States.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing United States → India: about 20–37 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in India, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into India
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under India customs rules
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 United States to India take?+
Estimated transit is 20–37 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 United States from India?+
The shortest pair is 8,168 nm (15,127 km) by sea via the Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca.
How much does ocean freight from United States to India 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 India?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under India customs rules.
From United States to other destinations in India
Other origins in United States to India
Ready to move your cargo?
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