About RP International
Gandhidham · Kutch
Who is RP International?
RP International is a customs house agent and freight forwarder based in Gandhidham, Gujarat, close to Kandla (Deendayal) port. Our team has cleared cargo at the Gujarat ports since 2014, and the firm was registered as a partnership in 2024. We handle clearance, freight, port handling and inland transport at six ports and five ICDs.
The work started at the port, not in a head office in another city. The same people who file your Bill of Entry or shipping bill attend the examination and follow the cargo to out-of-charge.
- Filing, assessment, examination and out-of-charge by one team
- Clearance desk open 24 hours in Gandhidham
- Non-bonded storage at Ambaji Warehouse / CFS, Mundra
2014
Team's first year at the Gujarat ports
2024
RP International registered
6ports 5ICDs
Where we attend cargo
24hrs
Clearance desk, every day
Our story
How did RP International get here?
Ten years of clearing cargo at the ports, then one registered firm to carry that work.
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2014
At the ports
The team starts clearing cargo at the Gujarat ports: filing, examination and out-of-charge.
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Apr 2024
RP International registered
Set up as a partnership firm in Gandhidham, Kachchh.
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Jun 2024
GST registration
GSTIN 24ABJFR0784N1ZO for the Gandhidham office.
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Jul 2024
Importer-Exporter Code
IEC ABJFR0784N issued by the DGFT, Kandla SEZ office.
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Nov 2025
Udyam registration
Registered with the Ministry of MSME: UDYAM-GJ-13-0106696.
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Today
Six ports, five ICDs
A 24-hour clearance desk and ten services under one roof.
Services
What does RP International do?
Ten services in four groups, from filing the customs declaration to moving the cargo off the port.
| Group | Services | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance & compliance | Customs Clearance, SEZ & FTWZ Clearance | Bill of Entry and shipping bill filing, classification, assessment, examination and out-of-charge |
| Freight | Ocean Freight (FCL / LCL), Air Freight, NVOCC & Consolidation, Project & ODC Cargo | Booking, consolidation and movement of full, part and oversized loads |
| Port handling | Breakbulk Loading / Unloading | Stevedoring, loading and unloading, repacking and labelling for dry cargo; bulk edible oil and chemical handling |
| Storage & transport | Warehousing & CFS, Inland Transport, Container Transport | Non-bonded storage at Ambaji Warehouse / CFS, Mundra, and road movement between port, factory and ICD |
Importer and exporter advisory
Do you advise on export schemes and trade registrations?
Yes. Beyond clearing cargo, we advise importers and exporters on the schemes and registrations that change what a shipment costs.
Export promotion schemes
Which export incentive and duty-remission schemes apply to your product, and how to claim them on the shipping bill.
MSME advantages
The benefits open to Udyam-registered micro, small and medium enterprises that import or export.
Import and export schemes
Duty-free and concessional import schemes, and the conditions that come with them.
Status and zone set-ups
Star Export House status, EOU, SEZ and FTWZ units, and AEO certification: what each needs and whether it suits you.
Our mission
A single window for imports and exports: customs, freight, storage and transport under one team, with overseas partners across Asia, the Gulf, Europe, the USA and the Far East, and directors involved in day-to-day operations.
We are not only doing business. We build relationships too.
RP International
At the port
Why does it matter that we work from Gandhidham?
Customs problems are solved at the port. A forwarder answering from another city has to find someone who is there; we are already there.
Close to Kandla and Mundra
Gandhidham sits next to Kandla (Deendayal) port and within driving distance of Mundra, so examinations and queries are attended in person.
A desk that doesn't close
Vessels arrive at night and examinations are ordered at the weekend. The clearance desk is open 24 hours to pick them up.
One team, filing to out-of-charge
The people who check your documents file them, follow the assessment and attend the cargo, so nothing is lost between hand-offs.
Team
Who runs RP International?
Sunil P Chawda is the Director and Gajendra Singh Chouhan is the General Manager. Reach either of them through the clearance desk on +91 97141 41559 or at pricing@rpinternational.net.
Office & warehouse
Where is the work done?
From the corporate office in Gandhidham, and at the warehouse we use in Mundra.
Registrations
Is RP International a registered business?
Yes. RP International is a partnership firm with its principal place of business in Gandhidham, Kachchh.
FAQ
About RP International
Where we are, how long we've worked at the ports, and who you'll deal with.
Where is RP International based?
RP International is based at First Floor, Plot No 73, Office No 1, Ward 5B, Gandhidham, Kachchh, Gujarat 370205, close to Kandla (Deendayal) port. The clearance desk there is open 24 hours on +91 97141 41559.
How long has RP International been operating?
The team has cleared cargo at the Gujarat ports since 2014. The firm was registered as RP International, a partnership, in 2024, bringing that work under one GST registration and one Importer-Exporter Code.
Is RP International a registered business?
Yes. RP International is a partnership firm registered for GST (GSTIN 24ABJFR0784N1ZO), with Importer-Exporter Code ABJFR0784N issued by the DGFT and Udyam registration UDYAM-GJ-13-0106696. The GSTIN and IEC can be checked on gst.gov.in and dgft.gov.in.
What services does RP International offer?
Ten services: customs clearance, SEZ and FTWZ clearance, ocean freight (FCL and LCL), air freight, NVOCC and consolidation, project and ODC cargo, breakbulk loading and unloading, warehousing and CFS, inland transport and container transport.
Which ports does RP International work at?
Mundra, Kandla (Deendayal), Pipavav, Hazira and Dahej in Gujarat, plus Nhava Sheva in Maharashtra, and five inland container depots: ICD Ahmedabad, ICD Sanand, ICD Vadodara, ICD Ankleshwar and ICD Varnama.
Who runs RP International?
Sunil P Chawda is the Director and Gajendra Singh Chouhan is the General Manager. Both can be reached through the clearance desk on +91 97141 41559 or +91 97125 11559, or at pricing@rpinternational.net.
Do you advise on export schemes and registrations?
Yes. We advise importers and exporters on export promotion schemes, MSME benefits, import and export schemes, and on Star Export House status, EOU, SEZ and FTWZ set-ups and AEO certification: what each needs and whether it suits the business.
Why is RP International based in Gandhidham?
Because the ports are here. Gandhidham is about 15 km from Kandla (Deendayal) port and about an hour from Mundra, and Kandla SEZ is in the town. Being this close means examinations, discharges and approvals are attended by our own team, usually the same day.