International Freight Forwarding

India Import & Export Freight Shipping

Averitt helps businesses move freight between India and the United States through ocean shipping, air freight, customs support and inland transportation.

From supplier pickup to final delivery, our International team brings the services and overseas partners together so you have one point of contact for your shipment.

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India Shipping Options

Match Your India Shipment With Ocean or Air Freight

Whether you are importing factory orders or exporting equipment to a customer in India, Averitt helps you choose a transportation option that fits your shipment size, delivery needs and budget.

Full Container Load

Full container load shipping provides dedicated container space for larger orders. Averitt coordinates the ocean movement with pickup, customs support and delivery for your India imports and exports.

Less Than Container Load

Less than container load shipping allows smaller orders to share container space. Our International team coordinates consolidation and destination handling, giving you an ocean option without filling an entire container.

Air Freight

Air freight supports urgent replacement parts, production components and other time-sensitive goods. Averitt connects the international air movement with pickup and delivery through its network and overseas partners.

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Learn how Averitt brings international transportation, customs support and domestic distribution together through one logistics partner.

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Imports From India

Coordinate Indian Supplier Orders With U.S. Delivery

Averitt connects Indian factories and suppliers with U.S. customers, coordinating collection, consolidation and ocean and air forwarding with your receiving schedule.

For textiles, industrial components, furniture and other commercial goods, our International team works with suppliers to align cargo readiness and transportation. We can coordinate consolidation when orders come from multiple factories.

Our licensed customs brokerage team handles paperwork and coordinates clearance with the international movement. After arrival, Averitt’s domestic transportation and Distribution & Fulfillment services connect your imports with inventory storage and customer delivery.

Exports to India

Ship U.S. Freight to Indian Customers and Facilities

Averitt connects U.S. exporters with Indian customers and facilities, bringing pickup, international transportation, customs coordination and delivery together through one logistics partner.

Our International team connects U.S. collection with ocean service or international air freight. With our Indian partners, we coordinate local customs clearance and inland transportation beyond gateways such as Mumbai and Chennai to the final receiving facility.

Our licensed customs brokerage team handles documentation and works with overseas customs partners on requirements at both ends. We also coordinate shipments between India and countries other than the United States.

India Freight Gateways

Choose an India Gateway Around Your Supplier or Customer

Averitt connects Indian factories, suppliers and receiving facilities with international ports and airports, coordinating the inland movement with ocean or air transportation. Our Indian partners help connect gateway handling with pickup and final delivery.

Ocean Gateways

Jawaharlal Nehru Port near Mumbai and Mundra in Gujarat provide west coast container options, while Chennai offers an east coast gateway in Tamil Nadu. Cargo readiness, inland connections and available sailings help determine the appropriate departure or arrival port.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva)

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

A major container gateway on India’s west coast, with multiple terminals supporting international containerized trade.

Mundra Port

Mundra, Gujarat

A west coast container gateway with road and rail connections to northern and western India.

Chennai Port

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

An east coast gateway with container-handling facilities for international imports and exports.

Air Cargo Gateways

Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru offer regional air cargo options. The right airport depends on your shipment’s location, cargo acceptance, flight availability and the pickup or delivery arrangements beyond the terminal.

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Delhi

An international air cargo hub with dedicated cargo-handling infrastructure in India’s capital.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)

Mumbai, Maharashtra

An international cargo gateway in western India, with facilities supporting a range of freight and handling requirements.

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)

Bengaluru, Karnataka

An international air cargo gateway in southern India, with dedicated terminals supporting import and export freight.

Averitt Connects the Gateway With Your Destination

Our International team coordinates routing, cargo handling and inland connections with overseas partners. We select the gateway and carrier itinerary around your shipment’s origin, destination, cargo and available services.

Licensed Customs Brokerage

Customs Brokerage for India Imports and Exports

Averitt’s licensed customs brokerage team handles paperwork and helps navigate customs requirements for your India imports and exports. We work with overseas customs partners to coordinate documentation and clearance on both sides of the shipment, connecting customs with pickup, international transportation and final delivery.

Commercial shipments to and from India generally require the Indian importer or exporter to hold an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), unless an exemption applies. Our International team works with Indian customs partners to help navigate the applicable registration, declaration and commodity-documentation requirements.

Our brokerage team coordinates commercial and transport documents with the shipment’s value, origin and product details, helping reduce the administrative work for your business.

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India Supply Chain Support

Plan Around Your India Sourcing and Shipping Needs

Averitt connects India’s commercial shipments with international transportation, customs brokerage and inland delivery. Our team coordinates the services around your product, handling needs and receiving schedule.

Textiles and Apparel

Averitt coordinates collection and consolidation for textile and apparel orders, working with suppliers to align factory readiness and seasonal receiving schedules. We connect ocean or air transportation with customs brokerage, U.S. warehousing and customer delivery.

Automotive and Industrial Components

Averitt connects Indian suppliers of parts, castings and industrial components with overseas transportation and U.S. receiving. Our team coordinates cargo handling, customs documentation and domestic delivery, with air options for urgent replacement parts.

Furniture and Home Goods

Averitt coordinates furniture and home-goods imports around protective handling and container utilization. After U.S. arrival, we connect customs clearance with warehousing and LTL or Truckload deliveries to help distribute imported orders to multiple customers.

The Power of One

Connect India Imports With Your U.S. Inventory Plan

Your India shipment can move into a connected U.S. logistics network after arrival. Averitt brings international transportation and domestic services together to help reduce the number of separate providers your team manages.

We connect ocean imports with port drayage, transloading and warehousing, supporting inventory storage and outbound distribution.

Our LTL and Truckload services help deliver imported products to U.S. customers. For exports, the same network connects supplier collection and freight staging with the international departure.

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International Shipment Visibility

See Your India Freight’s Progress Through Logixboard

Averitt provides full visibility into your international shipments through Logixboard. Follow your India cargo’s milestones and status updates, and access shipment documents as the movement progresses.

That visibility supports planning for customs, inventory receipt and the next transportation step. Our International team works with partners to address shipment questions and coordinate pickup and delivery requirements.

India Shipping Questions

India Import and Export Freight FAQs

Can Averitt import freight from India to the United States?

Yes. Averitt coordinates India-to-U.S. imports by ocean or air, working with Indian partners on pickup and origin transportation. Customs support and U.S. delivery can be included in the plan for your commercial shipment.

Does Averitt arrange exports from the U.S. to India?

Yes. Averitt can connect U.S. pickup with international transportation and work with its Indian partners on local customs coordination and destination delivery. Confirm the Indian consignee’s details and receiving requirements before booking.

Can shipments from multiple Indian suppliers be consolidated?

Averitt can review consolidation options for freight from multiple suppliers. Provide each pickup location, cargo-ready date, carton or pallet details and destination so our International team can confirm whether a combined movement fits your schedule.

Should I use Nhava Sheva, Mundra or Chennai for ocean freight?

The choice depends on your Indian supplier or consignee’s address, cargo requirements, inland connections and available sailings. Nhava Sheva and Mundra are west coast options; Chennai is on the east coast. Compare the full route, including inland transportation, rather than the ocean leg alone.

What documents should I prepare for shipping to or from India?

Commercial shipments generally require the Indian importer or exporter to hold an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), unless exempt. Prepare the commercial invoice, packing list and transport documents, and confirm the applicable customs filings and any commodity-specific approvals with the party responsible for clearance.

Can I ship a smaller order without filling a container?

Yes. Less than container load (LCL) freight shares ocean container space with other shipments. Averitt can help compare LCL with a full container or air freight based on volume, handling requirements and delivery timing.

Can Averitt arrange delivery to an inland location in India?

Yes. Averitt works with Indian partners to coordinate transportation beyond the port or airport. Supply the full delivery address, unloading requirements and appointment details so destination transportation can be planned.

Is cargo insurance available for India imports and exports?

Yes. Ask Averitt’s International team about cargo insurance options for your India shipment. Coverage terms, exclusions and cargo details should be reviewed as part of your shipping plan.

How can I follow my India shipment’s progress?

Averitt provides full international shipment visibility through Logixboard. Follow shipment milestones and updates while our International team supports coordination with transportation partners, customs and delivery.

Can Averitt ship between India and countries other than the U.S.?

Yes. Averitt can arrange freight to or from India where neither endpoint is in the United States. Contact our International team with both locations and your cargo requirements to confirm available service options.

Can Averitt handle customs paperwork and clearance?

Yes. Averitt has a licensed customs brokerage team that handles paperwork and helps navigate customs requirements. We work with overseas customs partners to coordinate documentation and clearance on both sides of your India shipment.

Start Planning Your Shipment

Request an India Import or Export Freight Quote

Tell us what you’re shipping and where it needs to go. Our International team connects transportation, licensed customs brokerage and delivery services for your India import or export, with cargo insurance options available.

Averitt holds C-TPAT certification and TSA Indirect Air Carrier approval in support of secure international transportation. View our permits, registrations and certifications.

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