Our Network
Gujarat ports · partner agents abroad
What does RP International's network cover?
RP International's network has two halves. In India, our own team works at Mundra, Kandla, Pipavav, Hazira, Dahej, Nhava Sheva and five inland container depots, from Gandhidham. Abroad, partner agents handle the far end of our six trade lanes: China, Europe, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, East Africa and West Africa.
An overseas agent's first question is who handles the Indian end; an Indian shipper's is who handles the far end. We answer both. The Indian end is done by our own team, the far end by our partner on that lane, and we coordinate the two, so you have one point of contact from booking to delivery.
- Office
- Gandhidham, Kutch
- In India
- 6 sea ports · 5 inland depots
- Abroad
- Partner agents on 6 lanes
- Desk
- Open 24 hours
Trade lanes
Which trade lanes does the network cover?
Each lane page covers transit, documents, seasons and what the partner at the far end does.
Coverage
Where are our partner agents?
The regions where partner agents handle the far end, and what they do there.
| Region | Main ports | What the partner handles | Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shenzhen | Supplier pickup, LCL consolidation, origin documents | China to Mundra |
| Europe | Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp | Supplier pickup, export documents, inspection certificates | Europe to Kandla |
| UAE | Jebel Ali, Khalifa, Sharjah | Arrival, delivery orders, onward cargo from Dubai | Mundra to UAE |
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah, Dammam | SABER checks, arrival, inland delivery to Riyadh | Mundra to Saudi Arabia |
| East Africa | Mombasa, Dar es Salaam | Conformity checks, arrival, onward to Uganda and Rwanda | Mundra to East Africa |
| West Africa | Lagos, Tema, Cotonou, Lomé, Abidjan | Form M, SONCAP and tracking notes, arrival | Mundra to West Africa |
Destinations outside these regions are quoted case by case. Ask the desk about coverage for your port.
Who does what
Who handles each step of a shipment?
Our team runs the Indian end, the partner runs the far end, and we coordinate both.
| Step | Our team in Gujarat | Partner abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Rates and booking | Books the sailing and quotes every part | Confirms the far-end charges |
| Destination rules | Asks before the cargo is loaded | Checks the certificates and permits the buyer needs |
| Indian customs | Files the shipping bill or Bill of Entry and attends examinations | — |
| Pickup abroad (imports) | Files the Bill of Entry before the vessel arrives | Collects from the supplier and loads the cargo |
| Arrival abroad (exports) | Sends the documents and follows the vessel | Follows the arrival notice and delivery order |
| A problem at either end | Your one point of contact, 24 hours | Acts locally on our instruction |
Partners
What do we expect from a partner agent?
The standard a far-end partner is held to on our shipments.
Knows the local rules
Certificates, permits and customs procedures at the destination, checked before we load.
Answers the same day
Arrival notices, queries and holds answered within a working day.
Reports through us
Updates come through our desk, so you keep one point of contact.
Why RP International
Why one team for both ends?
Shipments go wrong at the hand-over: documents that suit India but not the destination, or an arrival nobody is watching. Coordinating both ends from Gandhidham closes that gap.
- Indian end in-houseBooking, customs and port work at six ports and five ICDs, by our own team.
- Far end by partnersDestination rules and arrival handled by the partner on each lane.
- One contactOur desk, open 24 hours, answers for the whole journey.
Quote
Get a quote for any destination
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
Do you have agents outside India?
Yes. We work with partner agents on our six trade lanes: China, Europe, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, East Africa and West Africa. They handle the far end; we handle India and coordinate both.
Which regions does your network cover?
China, Europe (through Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp), the UAE, Saudi Arabia, East Africa (Mombasa and Dar es Salaam) and West Africa (Lagos, Tema, Cotonou, Lomé and Abidjan). Other destinations are quoted case by case.
Can you ship to a destination outside these regions?
Yes. Send the destination and the cargo, and we will confirm the routing, the transit and who handles the far end before you book.
Who do I contact if there is a problem at the destination?
Our desk, open 24 hours on +91 97141 41559. We take it up with the partner at the far end, so you do not have to find a local contact yourself.
Is the Indian end handled by partners too?
No. Customs clearance, port work and transport at Mundra, Kandla, Pipavav, Hazira, Dahej and Nhava Sheva are run by our own team from Gandhidham.
What does the partner do on an import from China?
Collects from the supplier, consolidates LCL cargo if needed and sends the documents to us, so we can file the Bill of Entry before the vessel reaches Mundra.
What does the partner do on an export to Africa?
Checks the buyer's certificates before loading, such as Form M, SONCAP or PVoC, and follows the arrival notice and delivery order at the destination port.
I am an overseas agent. Can we work together?
If you handle cargo to or from Gujarat, email pricing@rpinternational.net with your company, country and the lanes you cover. We work at Mundra, Kandla and four more ports.