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Export & Freight Guides
Practical guides on exporting from India — written by people who handle the shipments, not content writers. No fluff. Just what you actually need to know.
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How to Ship Cargo from India to the USA — Complete Guide
Step-by-step process, air vs ocean comparison, US customs, ISF filing, required documents, and the 5 mistakes that get India-to-USA shipments held.
Export Customs Clearance in India — How the Process Works
Shipping Bill filing on ICEGATE, the three examination channels (Green/Yellow/Red), Let Export Order, and what happens after LEO.
FCL vs LCL Shipping — Which Container Option Is Right for You?
Full Container Load vs Less than Container Load — cost comparison, transit time differences, and the exact breakeven CBM by route.
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Air Freight Cost from India — What You Actually Pay Per Kg
Real 2025 rates from India to USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, Australia. How volumetric weight works, what surcharges are added, and how to reduce cost.
How to Get an IEC Code in India — Step-by-Step Guide 2025
Documents required, the DGFT online application process, ₹500 fee, 1–2 day processing time, and how to fix the most common rejection reasons.
RoDTEP and Duty Drawback — Government Refunds Every Exporter Is Entitled To
What RoDTEP and Duty Drawback are, how much you get by product category, how to claim them, and why thousands of exporters leave this money unclaimed.
How to Export Pharmaceuticals from India — Complete Compliance Guide
CDSCO NOC, WHO-GMP, FDA registration, market-specific requirements for USA/EU/Africa/UAE, temperature-controlled logistics, and full document checklist.
Which Indian Port Should You Use for Export? — Port Selector Guide
JNPT vs Mundra vs Chennai vs Vizag vs Kolkata — port profiles, best routes by destination, and a quick selector table.
How to Export Auto Parts from India — Compliance, Documents & Logistics
Top markets, IATF 16949 and ECE certifications, HSN codes, ISPM 15 and VCI packaging requirements, and freight mode guide.
Certificate of Origin for Indian Exports — What It Is and When You Need It
Preferential vs non-preferential CoO, all 6 types (Form A, SAFTA, ASEAN, UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA), when required vs not, and how to apply.
Freight Forwarder vs CHA — What Is the Difference?
Role comparison, CBLR 2018 licensing explained, the 4 problems with subcontracted CHA, and why in-house CHA changes the outcome.
How Long Does Shipping from India to the UK Take? — Transit Times 2025
Door-to-door times by route (air and ocean), Brexit customs impact, factors that add days, and documents your UK buyer needs.
1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, 5PL — What Do They Mean for Indian Exporters?
Plain-English breakdown of logistics provider levels — what 3PL and 4PL actually do, when you need each, and what Indian exporters exporting to 1–10 countries actually require.
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