Sea Freight (FCL/LCL)
Expert sea freight FCL/LCL services in India. Custom clearance, documentation, and compliance guidance for exporters and importers via Indian ports.
- Shipper/Exporter contacts freight forwarder with invoice, packing list, and product details; forwarder reserves container space (FCL/LCL) with shipping line and confirms ETD and ETA.
- Freight forwarder prepares Bill of Lading, insurance certificate, and cargo manifest; exporter verifies accuracy against commercial invoice and IEC details.
- Exporter files Shipping Bill (SB-1/SB-2) via ICEGATE portal with HS codes, GST details, and value declaration; Customs Risk Management System assigns examination or releases shipment.
- Upon Customs clearance receipt (Let Export Order), cargo is transported to port and loaded onto vessel; Port Authority files manifest and issues Ocean Bill of Lading to exporter.
- At destination port, importer/customs broker submits CGD with supporting documents, assessment is completed per Customs Valuation Rules 1988, duty is paid, and goods are released upon Customs Order of Clearance.
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What is Sea Freight (FCL/LCL)?
Sea freight encompasses the maritime transportation of goods via Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL) services. FCL involves booking an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container for a single shipper, while LCL consolidates cargo from multiple shippers into one container, reducing per-unit costs. Under Indian customs regulations governed by the Customs Act, 1962, and the FTDR (Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act), sea freight operates through designated ports of export and import such as Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Cochin, and Mundra.
Sea freight is the backbone of India's international trade, handling approximately 90% of India's overseas merchandise trade by volume. The mode is particularly suited for bulk commodities, manufacturing goods, chemicals, textiles, engineering products, and agricultural exports. Freight forwarders and customs brokers licensed under the CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) facilitate documentation, vessel booking, container positioning, and customs clearance at ports operated by port authorities and terminals under the Bharatiya Ports Association framework.
ధరలు
| ప్యాకేజ్ | ధర | వివరాలు |
|---|---|---|
| LCL (per CBM) | On quote | Origin to destination |
| FCL 20ft | On quote | Port to port |
ప్రక్రియ
- 📋Shipper/Exporter contacts freight forwarder with invoice, packing list, and product details; forwarder reserves container space (FCL/LCL) with shipping line and confirms ETD and ETA.
- 🔍Freight forwarder prepares Bill of Lading, insurance certificate, and cargo manifest; exporter verifies accuracy against commercial invoice and IEC details.
- 📝Exporter files Shipping Bill (SB-1/SB-2) via ICEGATE portal with HS codes, GST details, and value declaration; Customs Risk Management System assigns examination or releases shipment.
- ✅Upon Customs clearance receipt (Let Export Order), cargo is transported to port and loaded onto vessel; Port Authority files manifest and issues Ocean Bill of Lading to exporter.
- 📤At destination port, importer/customs broker submits CGD with supporting documents, assessment is completed per Customs Valuation Rules 1988, duty is paid, and goods are released upon Customs Order of Clearance.
అవసరమైన డాక్యుమెంట్లు
- Valid IEC (Importer Exporter Code) issued by DGFT
- Commercial Invoice with itemized description, HS codes, and FOB/CIF values
- Packing List detailing weight, dimensions, and number of packages
- Bill of Lading (original issued by shipping line or NVOCC) for FCL/LCL shipment
- Shipping Bill (SB-1 for exports or SB-2 for re-exports) filed via ICEGATE
- Commodity-specific certifications (FSSAI for food, DCGI for pharma, phytosanitary certificate for agriculture, CoO for textiles)
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