Sea Freight

Ocean transit time from major Indian ports to the US West Coast typically takes 25-35 days, and to Europe around 20-28 days, depending on the shipping line, port congestion, and whether it's a direct or transshipment route. Add a few extra days for origin and destination customs clearance.

Standard documents include a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and export licenses where applicable (e.g., for restricted goods). Additional certificates may be required depending on the destination country and product category.

FCL (Full Container Load) dedicates an entire 20ft or 40ft shipping container exclusively to your cargo. It is sealed at your premises and opened only at the destination port/warehouse, making it faster and most cost-effective for shipments exceeding 15 CBM. LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidates multiple shippers' goods into a single container. You pay strictly for the volume (CBM) your cargo occupies, making it ideal for smaller shipments between 1 to 14 CBM.

Under FOB (Free on Board), the seller's responsibility ends once cargo passes the ship's rail at the origin port; the overseas buyer pays international freight. Under CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight), the seller pays international ocean freight and marine insurance to the destination port, while the buyer handles import clearance. Under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), Logistics Hub manages end-to-end transport including destination customs duties and taxes, delivering cargo directly to the buyer's door.

With our direct EDI filing and on-dock presence at Chennai Harbour and Air Cargo Complex (MAA), standard export air cargo clearance is executed within 4 to 6 hours of cargo gate-in. Ocean container clearance at CCTPL/CITPL terminals is completed within 12 to 24 hours of vessel discharge, preventing demurrage and dwell charges.

We prevent demurrage and detention through: (1) Advance pre-arrival document audit before vessel berthing, (2) Pre-filing of Bill of Entry (BOE) under the Indian Customs advance clearance system, (3) Direct Port Delivery (DPD) facility for accredited importers, and (4) Our fleet of contracted container trailers ensuring immediate evacuation to designated off-dock CFS yards.