Factory to destination port
6 Indian · 40+ international
Delhi NCR hub · 24-hour reload
FCL · LCL · air (critical-path only)
Institute Cargo Clauses A
24/7 · GPS-enabled
The five-stage logistics workflow
Logistics coordination is a five-stage workflow, each with its own risk profile and cost implications. Buyers who see logistics as a single line item (freight cost) miss the operational nuances at each stage — nuances that either optimise the programme or destroy margin.
Port options for major buyer geographies
USA-bound freight
Mundra (Gujarat) is our default origin for US West Coast (LA/Long Beach, Oakland) — 24-28 day transit. Both Mundra and Nhava Sheva work for US East Coast (New York, Savannah, Norfolk, Charleston) — 30-35 day transit via Suez. Houston (Gulf Coast) also served. Q1 2026 rates: 40-ft container US West Coast $2,200-$2,800; East Coast $2,800-$3,400.
UK-bound freight
Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Felixstowe / Southampton / London Gateway — 22-28 day transit via Suez. Liverpool for Irish Sea onward. Q1 2026 rates: 40-ft container $2,200-$2,800. Belfast supported for Northern Ireland via Cairnryan or direct.
EU-bound freight
Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Le Havre — 22-27 day transit via Suez. Rotterdam is common consolidation port for Northern EU distribution (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia). Genoa, La Spezia for Italian destinations. Barcelona, Valencia for Spain. Q1 2026 rates: 40-ft container $1,900-$2,700 depending on destination.
GCC-bound freight
Mundra to Jebel Ali (Dubai) — 6-8 day transit, one of the shortest export routes in our network. Dammam for KSA-direct. Hamad (Qatar). Sohar (Oman). Q1 2026 rates: 40-ft container Jebel Ali $650-$950 — significantly lower than western routes given the short transit.
Australia / NZ-bound freight
Mundra to Sydney (Port Botany), Melbourne, Fremantle, Brisbane — 18-22 day direct transit. NZ (Auckland, Tauranga) 22-28 days, often trans-shipped via Singapore or Sydney. Q1 2026 rates: 40-ft container Australia $2,400-$3,000; NZ $2,700-$3,300.
Delhi NCR consolidation hub
Our consolidation hub in Delhi NCR is the operational spine of the logistics coordination service. Finished product from all 15 clusters (Moradabad, Firozabad, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Saharanpur, Panipat, Bhadohi, Varanasi, Agra, Kashmir, Noida, Delhi, Gurugram, Channapatna, Karur) arrives at the hub by inland trucking, is quality-inspected on receipt, held in bonded warehouse (typically 24-72 hours), then consolidated into 20-ft or 40-ft containers for dispatch to Nhava Sheva or Mundra.
The consolidation model unlocks three operational advantages. First: MOQ efficiency. Buyers can commit 4-8 SKUs across 3-5 factories into a single 40-ft container, each SKU at cluster-appropriate MOQ, without having to run LCL freight per SKU. Second: shipping cost efficiency — FCL rates are 30-50% lower per unit than LCL. Third: documentation efficiency — one bill of lading, one export document set, one arrival event.
Freight cost benchmarks — Q1 2026
Container freight rates have stabilised through late 2025 into Q1 2026 after the volatility of the 2020-2023 shipping cycle. Below are typical 40-ft container rates from India to major destinations. Rates exclude fuel surcharges (BAF), currency adjustment factors (CAF) and peak-season surcharges (PSS) which apply August-November each year at 20-30% over base.
Frequently asked
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Do you handle freight forwarding directly?
No — we coordinate freight forwarding through a vetted 3PL partner network. This is a deliberate choice: freight forwarding is a scale business dominated by global 3PLs (DHL, Kuehne + Nagel, DSV, Expeditors); we integrate their capacity rather than compete with it. Buyers benefit from our partner-network volume rates without the vendor-management overhead.
How do we get freight cost quotes?
Freight rates are refreshed monthly with our 3PL partners. Live rates for your specific route (India origin port → destination port, container size, weight, category) available within 24 hours of enquiry. We surface both spot rates and contract rates so buyers see full option-space.
Can we nominate our own freight forwarder?
Yes — many buyers have established relationships with their preferred freight forwarder. We integrate that forwarder into our logistics workflow at the port-handoff stage. Our documentation and consolidation continues to run our way; freight-side handoff is smooth.
How do you handle container tracking?
24/7 GPS tracking on high-value consolidated containers from factory dispatch through port arrival. Standard ocean tracking (via 3PL partner's tracking portal) from port loading through destination discharge. Weekly status update to buyer team by email; escalation via WhatsApp on any anomaly.
What is your process for damaged / lost freight?
Marine cargo insurance (Institute Cargo Clauses A, coverage 110% of CIF value) is standard on all containers under our coordination. Damage / loss events are documented at destination, claim is filed within 15 days, settlement typically 60-90 days. Buyer sees documentation and settlement in a single accountable workflow.
How do you handle peak-season capacity constraints?
August-November is peak-season for retail shipments (Christmas / Diwali / Ramadan). Container capacity tightens, rates go up 20-30%, and vessel space becomes contested. Our 3PL partners hold contract-rate capacity that we allocate to retainer clients first. Buyers who commit annual volume upfront get peak-season allocation priority.
Can you handle project (LCL / airfreight / oversized) programmes?
Yes — LCL programmes below 20-24 CBM are consolidated at Delhi NCR into LCL containers monthly. Air freight for critical-path components (samples, replacement parts, marketing collateral). Oversized cargo (large furniture, architectural elements) handled through specialised RORO / breakbulk services with 3-4 week additional planning lead time.
What is the fee for logistics coordination?
Freight cost is pass-through (no markup, our 3PL rates are shown transparently). Coordination fee: 1-2% of freight cost typical, or fixed monthly retainer for high-volume programmes. Bundled into supply-chain-management engagements at no incremental cost.
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