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Views: 561 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2025-04-07 Origin: Site
With over 7,000 km of coastline, India¡¯s major ports are divided into two regions: the west coast (Arabian Sea) and the east coast (Bay of Bengal). Below are the core shipping hubs for China-India logistics:
Port Name | English/Code | Location | Key Features |
---|---|---|---|
Nhava Sheva | JNPT (INNSA) | West Coast | India¡¯s largest container port (>50% of national throughput), main destination for Chinese cargo |
Mumbai | INBOM | West Coast | The largest port in India. It is the transportation hub of India's sea, land and air. |
Mundra | INMUN | West Coast | Private port, India¡¯s 2nd largest container hub, major entry for Chinese e-commerce goods |
Chennai | INMAA | East Coast | Core port for East India & Bay of Bengal trade |
Visakhapatnam | INVIZ | East Coast | Key deep-water port for ores & bulk cargo |
Kolkata | INCCU | East Coast | Ganges River estuary port, hub for jute & general cargo |
Kochi | INCOK | West Coast | Transshipment port for South India & Middle East routes |
West Coast Routes (Primary Channel)
Shanghai/Ningbo/Shenzhen ¡ú Nhava Sheva/Mundra: 14-18 days (direct)
Qingdao/Tianjin ¡ú Mumbai: 20-25 days (via Singapore/Colombo)
East Coast Routes
Xiamen/Guangzhou ¡ú Chennai: 12-16 days
Dalian/Lianyungang ¡ú Kolkata: 22-28 days (via Malacca Strait)
Nhava Sheva Port: Handles 5M+ TEUs/year, ~35% China-origin cargo (electronics, textiles, machinery)
Tariff Alert: Anti-dumping duties on some Chinese goods (e.g., solar panels, steel) ¡ª verify HS codes in advance
Customs Clearance: 3-5 days (West Coast), may extend to 7+ days on East Coast due to weaker infrastructure
Prioritize Nhava Sheva/Mundra: Higher efficiency, denser routes, avoids Mumbai congestion
East Coast shippers opt for Chennai: Faster than Kolkata for South Indian markets
Monsoon (Jun-Sep) caution: West Coast delays possible (+2-3 days)
Note: Hyderabad & Bangalore are inland cities ¡ª cargo requires transshipment via Chennai/Nhava Sheva.