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Freight Forwarding

Space booked, cargo secured, shipment tracked.

Every export shipment has different requirements. From fresh produce and agricultural commodities to rice, spices, FMCG and other products, we coordinate the logistics around the cargo, destination and delivery requirements.

We work with established shipping lines, freight partners and logistics networks to arrange suitable ocean and air freight, container planning, documentation coordination and shipment tracking — helping your cargo move efficiently from origin to destination.

What we handle

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FCL

Full container loads, dry and reefer, booked direct with the carrier.

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Air Freight

Urgent, high-value and perishable shipments moved by air, with airline space booked and cargo coordinated from origin airport to destination.

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LCL & Consolidation

Part loads consolidated where a single commodity will not fill a container.

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Reefer & Cold Chain

20ft and 40ft High Cube reefers with pre-cooling and commodity-specific set points.

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Break Bulk

Cargo that will not containerise, handled as break bulk.

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Rail & Road Haulage

Inland movement from the packhouse to Nhava Sheva or Mundra.

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Door to Door

End-to-end coordination where you would rather hold one conversation than five.

Process

How it runs

01

Booking

Space & route confirmed

Cargo requirements, destination, container type and preferred sailing are reviewed before the shipment is booked with the appropriate carrier or logistics partner.

02

Cargo preparation

Shipment prepared for dispatch

Goods are inspected, packed and prepared according to the product, destination and agreed shipping requirements.

03

Stuffing & sealing

Cargo loaded & secured

Container stuffing is coordinated under supervision, with packing details, loading records and seal numbers properly documented.

04

Gate-in & sail

Container moves to port

The shipment is moved to the designated export terminal, gated in and loaded according to the confirmed sailing schedule.

05

In-transit tracking

Shipment tracked throughout

Shipment and container status are monitored during transit, with relevant updates shared with the buyer or receiving agent.

06

Arrival & handover

Documents & destination coordination

Shipping documents are coordinated and the arrival process is followed through with the buyer, destination agent or relevant logistics partner.

Paperwork

Documents that travel with the cargo

DocumentWhat it does
Commercial InvoiceDeclares the shipment value, product details, quantity and agreed trade terms.
Packing ListDetails the packages, weights, dimensions and shipment contents.
Certificate of OriginCertifies the country of origin of the exported goods.
Bill of Lading / Air WaybillTransport document confirming the movement of cargo from origin to destination.
Shipping & Export DocumentsDocumentation required for customs clearance and shipment processing.
Product & Compliance DocumentsProduct-specific certificates, test reports and regulatory documents as required by the destination market.
Container & Tracking DetailsContainer number, seal details and shipment tracking information for visibility in transit.
Reference

Container guide

TypeTypical useIndicative payload
20ft Dry Dense cargo — rice, pulses, spices in bags. Weight limit is reached before space is. ≈ 26 – 28 MT
40ft Dry Lighter or bulkier dry cargo where volume, not weight, decides the load. ≈ 26 – 28 MT
40ft High Cube Extra internal height for palletised and boxed cargo. ≈ 26 – 28 MT
20ft Reefer Smaller perishable loads and trial shipments. ≈ 20 – 22 MT
40ft High Cube Reefer Our standard for fresh produce. ≈ 24 – 26 MT

Need space on an upcoming sailing?

Tell us the commodity, the volume and the week. We will come back with equipment, routing and a rate.

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