India Freight Specialist

FREIGHT
FROM
INDIA.

Air and sea from Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and Mundra to Turkey, Europe and the Middle East. We manage your exports end-to-end — factory gate to final destination.

Air Freight
Sea Freight — FCL & LCL
Multimodal
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Departure
India
Mumbai — JNPT
BOM / INNSA
Chennai
MAA / INMAA
Delhi — IGI
DEL
Mundra
INMUN
Air
From 4 days
Sea FCL
18–25 days
LCL
From 22 days
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18–25
Days Sea — India to Turkey
12+
Destinations from India
3+
Transport Modes
1hr
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INDIA TO EUROPE — DIRECT SEA ROUTES VIA SUEZ AND THE EMERGING IMEC CORRIDOR

India is the world's fifth-largest economy and one of the fastest-growing export nations. Pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering goods, IT hardware and gems move in volume from Indian ports to European buyers every month. The primary freight route from India to Europe runs via the Suez Canal — 18–25 days by sea from Mumbai or Chennai to Turkish and Mediterranean ports. From Turkey, goods continue to any European destination within 3–5 days by road.

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), announced at the G20 Summit in September 2023, is designed to connect India to Europe via the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan through a combined sea-rail route. When fully operational, it will offer transit times faster than the all-sea Suez route. Canxansa operates across Turkey and the Middle East — positioned along the approach corridors of this emerging trade route. Learn more about Turkey-India bilateral freight.

Where We Ship

DESTINATIONS
FROM INDIA.

Western Asia
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Air4–6 days
Sea FCL via Suez18–25 days
Sea LCL22–28 days
Europe
Germany
Hamburg · Frankfurt · Munich
Air6–8 days
Sea via Suez28–35 days
Multimodal (sea + road)24–32 days
Europe
Netherlands
Rotterdam · Amsterdam
Air6–8 days
Sea via Suez28–36 days
Multimodal (sea + road)24–32 days
Europe
Italy
Milan · Genoa · La Spezia
Air5–7 days
Sea via Suez22–30 days
Multimodal (sea + road)20–27 days
Europe
France
Paris · Le Havre · Lyon
Air6–8 days
Sea via Suez26–34 days
Multimodal (sea + road)23–30 days
Europe
Spain
Barcelona · Valencia · Madrid
Air7–9 days
Sea via Suez24–32 days
Multimodal (sea + road)22–29 days
Europe
United Kingdom
London · Felixstowe · Birmingham
Air6–8 days
Sea via Suez28–36 days
Multimodal (sea + road)24–32 days
Europe
Poland
Warsaw · Gdansk · Lodz
Air6–8 days
Sea via Suez30–38 days
Multimodal (sea + road)26–34 days
Europe
Belgium
Antwerp · Brussels · Liege
Air6–8 days
Sea via Suez28–36 days
Multimodal (sea + road)24–32 days
Middle East
UAE
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Jebel Ali
Air1–3 days
Sea (direct)5–9 days
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah · Riyadh · Dammam
Air2–4 days
Sea (direct)7–12 days
Middle East
Qatar
Doha · Hamad Port
Air2–4 days
Sea (direct)8–14 days
Shipping Options

HOW WE MOVE
YOUR CARGO.

01

Air Freight

Express and standard air cargo from Mumbai (BOM), Delhi (DEL), Chennai (MAA), Bangalore (BLR) and Hyderabad (HYD). Best for time-sensitive, high-value or small-volume shipments — pharmaceuticals, gems, electronics. Door-to-door including customs clearance.

India to Turkey4–6 days
India to Europe6–9 days
India to UAE1–3 days
02

Sea Freight — FCL

Full container load ocean freight from JNPT Mumbai, Mundra, Chennai and Kolkata via the Suez Canal to Turkey, European ports and the Middle East. 20' and 40' ISO containers. Most cost-effective for large-volume consignments from Indian factories and exporters.

India to Turkey18–25 days
India to N. Europe28–38 days
Container options20' & 40' ISO
03

Sea Freight — LCL

Less-than-container-load consolidation for smaller shipments from India. We combine your cargo with other exporters' freight in the same container, reducing costs significantly. Ideal for Indian SME exporters who don't fill a full container. Port-to-port and door-to-door options.

India to Turkey22–30 days
India to Europe30–42 days
Minimum volume1 CBM
04

Multimodal

Combined sea-road solutions for optimal cost-transit balance. Sea from India to a Gulf hub (UAE or Saudi Arabia), then air or road onward to Europe. Or sea to Turkey then road distribution across Europe. We design the most efficient chain for your cargo type and delivery deadline.

FlexibilityCustom routing
Cargo typesAll types
ManagementSingle contact
Departure Points

INDIA DEPARTURE
HUBS.

Mumbai
BOM · INNSA (JNPT)
Air · Sea FCL · Sea LCL
Chennai
MAA · INMAA
Air · Sea FCL · Sea LCL
Delhi
DEL
Air freight hub
Mundra
INMUN
Sea FCL · Sea LCL
Bangalore
BLR
Air freight · Pharma hub
Cargo We Handle

WHAT WE SHIP
FROM INDIA.

Pharmaceuticals
Generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), medical devices — India is the world's largest generic drug exporter
Textiles
Cotton yarn, fabric, ready-made garments, technical textiles, home furnishings, footwear
Engineering Goods
Automotive parts, machinery, steel products, hand tools, industrial equipment
IT & Electronics
Computer components, telecom equipment, electronic assemblies, software hardware bundles
Gems & Jewelry
Cut diamonds, gold jewelry, precious stones — India's most valuable export category by unit price
Common Questions

FREIGHT FROM
INDIA — FAQ.

What are the main freight routes from India to Europe?

The primary route is sea freight via the Suez Canal: 18–25 days from JNPT Mumbai or Chennai to Turkish and Mediterranean ports, and 28–38 days to Northern European ports such as Rotterdam and Hamburg. Air freight is available from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore — 6–9 days to European destinations. For cost-optimised speed, multimodal solutions (sea to UAE, then air or road onward) offer a middle ground.

How long does sea freight from India to Turkey take?

FCL from JNPT Mumbai or Mundra to Mersin or Istanbul takes 18–25 days via the Suez Canal, depending on the shipping line's schedule and port calls. LCL (consolidated) takes 22–30 days due to additional consolidation and de-consolidation time at origin and destination. Transit times from Chennai are similar — the port is slightly further from the Suez approach route, adding 1–2 days in some cases.

What is the IMEC corridor and how does it affect India freight?

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was announced at the G20 Summit in September 2023. It proposes a combined sea-rail trade route from India to Europe via the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the Mediterranean — bypassing the Suez Canal for rail portions. The corridor is still in the planning and early infrastructure phase. When operational, it will offer faster transit than all-sea Suez routing. Canxansa operates in the Middle East and Turkey and is positioned to serve this corridor once it becomes active.

Do you handle door-to-door from Indian factories?

Yes. We arrange pickup from your factory, warehouse or supplier anywhere in India, handle Indian export customs clearance, manage ocean or air freight, clear import customs at the destination country and deliver to the final address. One point of contact throughout — no need to coordinate multiple local agents.

Which ports and airports in India do you work with?

Sea: JNPT Nhava Sheva (INNSA), Mundra (INMUN), Chennai (INMAA), Kolkata (INCCU), Vizag (INVTZ). Air: Mumbai (BOM), Delhi (DEL), Chennai (MAA), Bangalore (BLR), Hyderabad (HYD). We coordinate pickup from all major manufacturing zones including Surat, Tirupur, Ludhiana, Pune and the National Capital Region.

What export documents does an Indian exporter need?

Standard export documents: commercial invoice, packing list, HS code classification, shipping bill (Indian export customs declaration), bill of lading or airway bill, and certificate of origin where preferential tariff treatment is claimed at destination. Pharmaceuticals require additional documentation — drug regulatory certificates, GMP compliance records and country-specific import approvals. We advise per product and destination.

Is Turkey a transit point for India-Europe shipments?

Turkey sits at the western end of the Suez approach corridor and serves as a natural gateway into Europe. Goods arriving by sea from India at Mersin or Istanbul can continue to European destinations by road within 3–5 days. Turkey's Customs Union with the EU also creates value-add opportunities — Indian goods processed or partially manufactured in Turkey may benefit from preferential tariff treatment when entering the EU. See Turkey-India freight.

How quickly can I get a freight quote for India shipments?

Fill in the form below with your origin city in India, destination, cargo type and approximate weight or volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea FCL, sea LCL and multimodal — including transit time comparisons and indicative rates so you can choose the right mode for your shipment.

FREIGHT FROM
INDIA QUOTE.

Tell us your origin city in India, destination, cargo type and volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea FCL, LCL and multimodal.

Response Time
Within 1 hour