OVERVIEW

FIND THE BEST SHIPPING ROUTES FROM CHINA TO INDIA

Discover our network of freight routes and select the most reliable path for your cargo from China to India. We ship a wide range of cargo, including electronics, machinery, chemicals, textiles, and manufactured goods.


Compare key shipping options across major ports, with clear visibility of transit times, schedules, and market rates to support efficient planning. Gain insight into cargo movement to improve planning accuracy and overall performance.


We help businesses access competitive freight rates when shipping from China to India, supported by smart routing and strong carrier partnerships on this high-volume bilateral trade lane.

Location

Reliable schedules 

Frequent sailings from major Chinese ports to Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, and Chennai keep your China–India supply chain running efficiently on one of Asia's most active trade corridors.

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Multimodal solutions 

Smart routing across ocean and air options means you can match the right mode to each shipment's urgency and budget.

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Manage costs effectively 

Transparent rate visibility and strong carrier partnerships help you control freight spend on the China–India trade lane.

COMPARE FREIGHT ROUTES 

Explore key shipping options across major port pairs. For a tailored quote, contact our freight specialists.

AVAILABLE FREIGHT ROUTES

 

FROMTOTRANSIT TIMEFREQUENCY
Shanghai (CNSHA)
Ningbo (CNNGB)
Shenzhen (CNSZX)
Nhava Sheva (INNSA)
Mumbai (INBOM)
Chennai (INMAA)
12-18 daysRegular

 

FROMTOTRANSIT TIMEFREQUENCY
Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Beijing (PEK)
Guangzhou (CAN)
Mumbai (BOM)
Delhi (DEL)
24-48 hoursRegular

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ocean freight from China to India typically takes between 12 and 18 days, depending on the port of origin and destination and the shipping line. Direct services from Shanghai, Ningbo, or Shenzhen to Nhava Sheva or Mumbai are frequently operated on this high-volume bilateral trade lane.

Multiple carriers operate regular weekly departures on the China–India trade lane. From major Chinese ports including Shanghai, Ningbo, and Shenzhen, you can typically find weekly sailings to Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, and Chennai, providing strong schedule options on one of Asia's most active trade corridors.

Air freight from China to India typically takes between 24 and 48 hours door-to-door, inclusive of customs clearance. Multiple daily services operate from Shanghai Pudong, Beijing, and Guangzhou to Mumbai and Delhi. The proximity of the two countries enables fast and reliable air freight connections.

DP World's freight forwarding team can arrange customs clearance and onward delivery for shipments from China to India. The team handles documentation and compliance, combining ocean, air, and multimodal road and rail services to move your cargo to its final destination.

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GET A QUOTE FOR YOUR CHINA TO INDIA SHIPMENT

Request a quote today and our freight specialists will build the right ocean, air, or multimodal route for your cargo from China to India, with rates and schedules tailored to you.