Freight Forwarder in Gandhidham
Gandhidham · Kachchh · Kandla and Mundra
What does a freight forwarder in Gandhidham do?
A freight forwarder in Gandhidham books sea and air freight, clears customs and arranges transport for cargo moving through Kandla (Deendayal), 15 km away, and Mundra, about an hour away. RP International does all of this from its Gandhidham office, with a clearance desk open 24 hours.
Gandhidham grew up around Kandla port and the Kandla SEZ, so most of Kutch's shipping, clearing and transport work is managed from here. Being in the town means documents are signed, examinations attended and approvals followed up the same day.
- Office
- First Floor, Plot No 73, Ward 5B, Gandhidham
- To Kandla (Deendayal)
- About 15 km
- To Mundra
- About 60 km, roughly an hour
- Desk
- Open 24 hours
Process
How does a shipment move with a Gandhidham forwarder?
One office books the freight, files the customs declaration and arranges the trucks.
- Kandla 15 km away, Mundra about an hour
- Freight and customs by one team
- Desk open 24 hours
Exports
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Exports
Rate and booking
Line and sailing chosen from Kandla or Mundra.
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Exports
Container to your factory
Empty released and delivered for stuffing.
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Exports
Shipping bill filed
On ICEGATE, matched to the booking.
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Exports
Trucked to the port
Timed to the vessel cut-off.
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Exports
Let Export Order
Customs clears the container for loading.
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Exports
Sailing and bill of lading
The vessel sails and the B/L is issued.
Imports
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Imports
Pre-alert
Shipping documents checked before the vessel arrives.
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Imports
Bill of Entry filed
On ICEGATE before the vessel berths.
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Imports
Assessment and duty
Assessed; duty and IGST paid online.
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Imports
Examination, if ordered
Attended at Kandla or Mundra the same day.
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05
Imports
Out-of-charge
Released by customs and the shipping line.
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Imports
Delivered
Trucked to your unit in Gandhidham or beyond.
Distances
How close is Gandhidham to the ports?
Approximate road distances from our office. Travel time depends on traffic and port gates.
| Place | From our office | What we do there |
|---|---|---|
| Kandla (Deendayal) port | About 15 km | Clearance, breakbulk and liquid handling, examinations |
| Kandla SEZ | In Gandhidham | SEZ filings and approvals at the zone |
| Mundra port | About 60 km, roughly an hour | Clearance, freight, LCL and examinations |
| Ambaji Warehouse / CFS | At Mundra | Non-bonded storage, stuffing and destuffing |
Charges
What makes up a freight quote from Gandhidham?
Every part is shown separately, so you can compare like with like.
| Charge | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean freight | Shipping line, via us | The rate for your lane and sailing |
| Surcharges | Shipping line | Bunker, peak season and similar |
| Terminal and CFS charges | Terminal or CFS | At Kandla or Mundra |
| Customs clearance | RP International | Filing, follow-up and attendance |
| Transport | Transporter | Factory to port, or port to door |
| Customs duty and IGST | Government, online | Imports: depends on HS code, value and origin |
At the port
Why use a forwarder based in Gandhidham?
A forwarder in another city sends a sub-agent to Kandla. We are 15 km away, so the person who books your freight is the person who attends your examination.
We reply within 24 hours · desk open 24 hours
- Kandla 15 km awayExaminations, discharges and surveys attended the same day.
- Mundra within an hourContainer cargo at Mundra followed up in person.
- Kandla SEZ in townZone approvals followed up at the SEZ office.
Quote
Get a quote from our Gandhidham office
Rates and the document list for your consignment, back within 24 hours.
- A team at the port, in Gandhidham
- Clearance desk open 24 hours
- Document list with every quote
Documents
What documents do we need from you?
The core set for most shipments. Your commodity can add a licence or certificate.
Not sure what you have? Send photos of your documents on WhatsApp for a first check.
Send on WhatsApp| Document | Import | Export | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Required | Required | Value, currency and incoterm |
| Packing list | Required | Required | Packages, weights and marks |
| Bill of lading | Required | After loading | Original, telex release or seaway bill for imports |
| IEC and GSTIN | Required | Required | Importer or exporter registration |
| AD code registered at the port | — | Required | For Kandla (INIXY1) or Mundra (INMUN1) |
| Authority letter and KYC | Required | Required | Authorises us to file on your behalf |
| Licence or permit | By product | By product | For example BIS, FSSAI or plant quarantine |
Requirements change with the commodity and the rules in force, so we confirm the list for your consignment with every quote.
Related
What else do shippers at Gandhidham need?
The Kandla port overview, all our services, and the ones Gandhidham shippers book most.
Where is your office in Gandhidham?
First Floor, Plot No 73, Office No 1, Ward 5B, Gandhidham, Kachchh, Gujarat 370205. The clearance desk is open 24 hours; call or WhatsApp +91 97141 41559.
Which ports do you serve from Gandhidham?
Mainly Kandla (Deendayal), about 15 km away, and Mundra, about an hour away. We also clear and forward cargo at Pipavav, Hazira, Dahej and Nhava Sheva.
What services do you offer from Gandhidham?
Customs clearance, ocean and air freight, LCL consolidation, warehousing, inland and container transport, breakbulk handling, project cargo and SEZ clearance.
Do you handle Kandla SEZ units?
Yes. Kandla SEZ is in Gandhidham. We file on SEZ Online, follow the approvals at the zone and move cargo between the port and the zone.
Why use a forwarder in Gandhidham rather than Ahmedabad or Mumbai?
Because the ports are here. A forwarder elsewhere relies on a local sub-agent for examinations and approvals; we attend them ourselves, usually the same day.
Can you handle cargo from Morbi or Rajkot through Kandla?
Yes. Morbi and Rajkot exporters often ship through Kandla or Mundra. We book the freight, time the trucks to the cut-off and file the shipping bill.
How quickly do you reply to a quote request?
Within 24 hours, with rates and the document list for your shipment. For urgent cases, such as a held container, call or WhatsApp the desk.
Is this different from your Kandla port page?
Yes. This page is about our Gandhidham office and the forwarding we run from it. The Kandla port page covers the port itself: cargo types, services and trade lanes.