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Importing goods from India? Nextport arranges sea freight, air freight and delivery to your destination. From a few pallets to full containers. With one dedicated contact, clear agreements and updates on your shipment.
Sea freight or air freight from India?
How much are you shipping, and when does it need to arrive? We help you choose between a full container, shared container space and air freight. Based on your goods, budget and schedule.
FCL: your own container
Need a full container? With FCL, you have a container for your own goods. We arrange the booking and coordinate collection, sea freight and delivery according to the agreed scope.
Explore FCL sea freightLCL: share a container
No need for a full container? With LCL, your cargo travels alongside other shipments. A practical option for smaller volumes, such as pallets or boxes. We arrange the transport and onward handling.
Explore LCL sea freightAir freight: when time matters
Need your goods in the Netherlands quickly? We look at air freight options that suit your shipment. We also coordinate collection, documents and delivery with you.
Explore air freightFrom India to Rotterdam and Antwerp
We have experience with shipments from Nhava Sheva/JNPT, Mundra, Chennai, Hazira and Kolkata. Arriving through Rotterdam or Antwerp, with onward transport to the agreed destination.
The right route depends on your supplier’s location, available connections and required delivery date. Send us the origin and shipment details. We will look at the options.
What does importing from India cost?
A clear cost overview starts with the right information. Your shipment size, route, transport mode and agreed delivery terms determine the work involved.
When comparing quotes, consider:
- Collection and local handling in India.
- Sea or air freight and applicable surcharges.
- Arrival charges and customs clearance.
- Any import duties, import VAT and other levies.
- Delivery, cargo insurance and any storage or inspections.
Check what is included and what is charged separately. We discuss the agreed services and charges so you know what the quote covers.
Documents and customs clearance
A clear commercial invoice, packing list and complete shipment details help prepare the handling. Make sure descriptions, quantities, weights and values are consistent.
Any additional documents depend on your goods. Tell us about chemicals, food products or other special requirements before booking.
Nextport coordinates the information needed for customs clearance with you. If your shipment is selected for a physical customs inspection, we coordinate the logistics and keep you informed.
More about customs clearanceFrom enquiry to delivery
- Tell us about your shipment. Let us know what needs to move, where it will be ready and when you need it.
- Get a clear quote. We discuss the route, transport mode, delivery terms and agreed charges.
- Prepare for departure. We coordinate the booking, collection and required transport information.
- Stay updated. Your dedicated contact follows the schedule and responds when plans change.
- Arrange the final delivery. We coordinate customs clearance and onward transport to your destination.
A question along the way? Call, email or WhatsApp us. Nextport is available 24/7.
Our experience: regular imports from India
Textiles, chemicals, machinery and coffee: Nextport handles a range of imports from India. These include monthly 40’HC container shipments arriving in Rotterdam and Antwerp.
For these shipments, our work starts with arrival handling. We coordinate local charges and release with the shipping line, arrange customs clearance and organise collection from the terminal. Where needed, we also arrange warehouse unloading, storage and delivery to the customer.
We track the arrival schedule and check the documents needed for handling. If a physical customs inspection is required, we coordinate the next logistical steps. The customer has one dedicated contact who knows the shipment.
Questions about importing from India
How long does shipping from India to the Netherlands take?
That depends on the origin, transport mode, available connections and capacity. Collection, handling and delivery also take time. We discuss a current estimate for your complete shipment, including the steps before and after international transport.
Can I import without booking a full container?
Yes. LCL lets you share container space with other shipments. Air freight may also be an option. We compare the possibilities based on volume, weight and your required delivery date.
Can my goods arrive through Antwerp?
Yes. We handle imports through Rotterdam and Antwerp. We coordinate the route, customs clearance and delivery around your destination and the agreed scope.
Can Nextport arrange storage and delivery?
Yes. We can organise terminal collection, unloading, storage and onward transport. Tell us what you need and what facilities are available at the delivery address.
Is cargo insurance included?
Do not assume that it is. Check what has been agreed for your shipment. We can discuss separate cargo insurance before departure.
What information do you need for a quote?
Send the goods description, number of packages, dimensions, gross weight, collection and delivery addresses, cargo ready date and required delivery date. Include the delivery terms and any special requirements, such as dangerous goods, temperature control or unloading restrictions.
From India to your destination. Simply arranged.
Tell us what needs to move. We will help you plan the route and handling, with a clear quote and one dedicated contact.
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