Ports & Locations We Cover in Gujarat
Six sea ports · five ICDs · four cities
Which ports does RP International cover?
RP International clears and forwards cargo at six sea ports: Mundra (INMUN1), Kandla or Deendayal (INIXY1), Pipavav (INPAV1), Hazira (INHZA1), Dahej (INDAH1) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA1). It also clears at five inland container depots in Gujarat and serves exporters in Morbi, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Surat.
Our office is in Gandhidham, about 15 km from Kandla and an hour from Mundra, the two busiest Gujarat ports. Each port page covers its terminals, timings, documents and the services we run there.
- Sea ports
- 6, from Kutch to Navi Mumbai
- Inland depots
- Ahmedabad, Sanand, Vadodara, Ankleshwar, Varnama
- Exporter cities
- Morbi, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Surat
- Office
- Gandhidham, Kutch
Ports
Which port is your cargo moving through?
Six sea ports and five inland container depots, each with its own page.
Compare
How do the Gujarat ports compare?
Which port suits which cargo. Vessel calls and the lines serving each port change, so we compare them for every booking.
| Port | Code | Where | Best suited to | Clearance page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundra | INMUN1 | Kutch | Containers of every kind; the most sailings | Customs clearance at Mundra |
| Kandla (Deendayal) | INIXY1 | Gandhidham, Kutch | Bulk, breakbulk, liquids, containers; Kandla SEZ | CHA at Kandla |
| Pipavav | INPAV1 | Amreli, Saurashtra | Containers with rail links; less congestion | CHA at Pipavav |
| Hazira | INHZA1 | Surat | Surat textiles, chemicals, engineering cargo | Customs clearance at Hazira |
| Dahej | INDAH1 | Bharuch | Chemicals, liquid bulk, LNG | — |
| Nhava Sheva | INNSA1 | Navi Mumbai | Lines and sailings not calling in Gujarat | — |
Transit and clearance times depend on the vessel, the documents and any examination; we give the expected timing with each quote.
Inland depots
Which ICD suits which factory?
Clearing at an inland container depot keeps customs close to the factory. The cleared container then moves under seal to the port.
| Depot | Serves | Cleared containers move to |
|---|---|---|
| ICD Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad factories shipping full containers | Mundra, Pipavav, Kandla, Nhava Sheva |
| ICD Sanand | The automotive and industrial estates around Sanand | Mundra, Pipavav, Nhava Sheva |
| ICD Vadodara | Central Gujarat exporters | Mundra, Pipavav, Hazira, Nhava Sheva |
| ICD Ankleshwar | The chemical estates of Bharuch district | Hazira, Dahej, Mundra, Nhava Sheva |
| ICD Varnama | Central Gujarat, in the Vadodara area | Mundra, Pipavav, Hazira, Nhava Sheva |
Containers move by rail or road under customs seal; we compare the routes for each booking.
Exporter cities
Which ports do Gujarat's exporter cities use?
Where the main export towns send their cargo. Each city page covers the route, packing and documents.
| City | Main exports | Usual ports |
|---|---|---|
| Morbi | Ceramic tiles, sanitaryware, wall clocks | Mundra, Kandla |
| Rajkot | Castings, forgings, pumps, engines, auto parts | Mundra, Pipavav, Kandla |
| Ahmedabad | Textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering goods | Cleared at an ICD, then Mundra, Pipavav or Nhava Sheva |
| Surat | Man-made fabrics, sarees, yarn, chemicals | Hazira, Nhava Sheva, Mundra |
Choosing
How do you choose the right port?
Three things usually decide it. We compare the options with every quote.
Sailings and lines
Mundra has the most container services. If your line or destination is not served there, Pipavav or Nhava Sheva may be the better choice.
Distance from the factory
Road or rail distance adds cost and time. Surat cargo often suits Hazira; Morbi cargo suits Mundra or Kandla; inland factories can clear at an ICD.
Type of cargo
Bulk, breakbulk and liquids often move through Kandla or Dahej; containers of most kinds through Mundra and Pipavav.
Why RP International
Why use a customs broker who is at the port?
A remote broker files the documents and sends a sub-agent to the examination. We file from Gandhidham and attend the port ourselves, so a query is answered where the cargo is.
- Office in GandhidhamAbout 15 km from Kandla and an hour from Mundra, not a head office in another state.
- The filer attendsThe person who files your Bill of Entry or shipping bill is the person at the examination.
- Desk open 24 hoursQueries, holds and cut-offs answered the day they come up.
Quote
Get a quote at any port
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
Which is the best port in Gujarat for containers?
Mundra has the most container sailings, so it suits most cargo. Pipavav can be quicker when Mundra is congested, and Hazira is closest to Surat. We compare them for each booking.
What is the difference between Kandla and Deendayal port?
They are the same port. Kandla was renamed Deendayal Port; both names are still used, and its code remains INIXY1.
What is an ICD?
An inland container depot is a dry port where containers are stuffed, examined and cleared by customs away from the coast, then moved under seal by rail or road to the sea port.
Should I clear at an ICD or at the port?
An ICD suits factories near it shipping full containers, because customs happens close to the factory. Clearing at the port suits LCL cargo, urgent sailings and cargo already at the coast.
Where is your office?
In Gandhidham, Kutch, about 15 km from Kandla (Deendayal) port and about an hour from Mundra. The clearance desk is open 24 hours.
Do you clear cargo at Nhava Sheva?
Yes. Nhava Sheva suits Maharashtra cargo and Gujarat cargo that needs a line or sailing not calling at Mundra. We compare it with the Gujarat ports.
What are the port codes for the Gujarat ports?
Mundra INMUN1, Kandla (Deendayal) INIXY1, Pipavav INPAV1, Hazira INHZA1 and Dahej INDAH1. Nhava Sheva, in Navi Mumbai, is INNSA1.
Do you serve exporters outside the port towns?
Yes. Exporters in Morbi, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Surat ship through us; each city page covers the route to the port and the cargo it ships.