Freight Forwarding & Customs Clearance Services
Ten services · one team at the port
What services does RP International offer?
RP International offers ten services: customs clearance, ocean freight (FCL and LCL), air freight, NVOCC consolidation, warehousing and CFS, inland and container transport, breakbulk loading and unloading, project and ODC cargo, and SEZ and FTWZ clearance. They run from Gandhidham at Mundra, Kandla and four more ports.
Most shipments need more than one of them: a container import at Mundra is usually customs clearance, container transport and sometimes storage. Because one team handles all three, the documents are checked once and nobody waits for a hand-over between companies.
- Services
- 10, from clearance to heavy lift
- Sea ports
- Mundra, Kandla, Pipavav, Hazira, Dahej, Nhava Sheva
- Inland depots
- 5 ICDs in Gujarat
- Desk
- Open 24 hours, Gandhidham
Services
Which service do you need?
Each page covers the process, documents, timing and what the charges include.
Customs Clearance
Bill of Entry and shipping bill filing on ICEGATE, HS code and value checks, assessment, duty payment, examination and out-of-charge, at six ports and five ICDs.
Customs ClearanceAir Freight
Time-critical consignments that cannot wait for a vessel.
Air FreightNVOCC & Consolidation
Part loads grouped into shared containers under one house bill of lading.
NVOCC & ConsolidationOcean Freight (FCL / LCL)
Full container loads and part loads, booked on the line and sailing that suit the cargo, with the bill of lading, cut-offs and arrival followed to the destination port.
Ocean Freight (FCL / LCL)Warehousing & CFS
Non-bonded storage and CFS handling at Ambaji Warehouse / CFS, Mundra.
Warehousing & CFSInland Transport
Road movement between the cargo owner, the ICD and the port.
Inland TransportContainer Transport
Trailer movement of full and empty containers, port to factory and back.
Container TransportBreakbulk Loading / Unloading
Dry cargo stevedoring, plus bulk edible oil and chemical handling.
Breakbulk Loading / UnloadingProject & ODC Cargo
Oversized, heavy-lift and project shipments, planned end to end.
Project & ODC CargoSEZ & FTWZ Clearance
Zone procedures for SEZ units and free trade warehousing zones.
SEZ & FTWZ ClearanceChoosing
Which services does a typical shipment need?
Common situations and the services that usually go together. We confirm the mix with every quote.
| Your situation | Usually needs | Also useful |
|---|---|---|
| Importing a full container at Mundra or Kandla | Customs Clearance | Container transport to your factory |
| Exporting factory-stuffed containers | Ocean Freight (FCL / LCL) | Customs clearance and inland transport |
| A few pallets, not a full container | NVOCC & Consolidation | LCL ocean freight |
| Urgent spares or high-value goods | Air Freight | Customs clearance at the airport |
| Cargo that must wait near the port | Warehousing & CFS | Container transport |
| Bulk or loose cargo on a ship | Breakbulk Loading / Unloading | Local road transport |
| Wind blades, transformers or machinery | Project & ODC Cargo | Route survey and permits |
| A unit in an SEZ or FTWZ | SEZ & FTWZ Clearance | Inland transport |
Charges depend on the cargo, the port and the incoterm, so each quote lists what is included.
Charges
How is each service charged?
The unit each service is priced on. Every quote lists each part separately, so you can compare like with like.
| Service | Usually charged on | Shown separately |
|---|---|---|
| Customs Clearance | Per Bill of Entry or shipping bill | Duty, IGST, terminal and CFS charges |
| Ocean Freight (FCL / LCL) | Per container, or per CBM for LCL | Surcharges and local charges at both ports |
| Air Freight | Per chargeable kg: actual or volume weight, whichever is higher | Airline surcharges and airport handling |
| NVOCC & Consolidation | Per CBM or 1,000 kg, whichever is higher | CFS charges and the house bill of lading |
| Warehousing & CFS | Space and time | Handling in and out, stuffing and destuffing |
| Inland Transport | Per trip or per tonne, by route and vehicle | Loading, waiting time and tolls where they apply |
| Container Transport | Per trip, by container size and route | Empty pick-up and return |
| Breakbulk Loading / Unloading | Per tonne or per job | Equipment, labour and local transport |
| Project & ODC Cargo | Per project, after a route survey | Permits, escorts and specialised trailers |
| SEZ & FTWZ Clearance | Per filing on SEZ Online | Transport between the port and the zone |
Rates depend on the cargo, the port, the season and the incoterm, so we quote each shipment.
Why RP International
Why buy these services from a team at the port?
A forwarder based in another city has to send a local sub-agent to the port. We are based in Gandhidham, so the services on this page are carried out by the people who quote them.
- 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 for any service
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
What is the difference between a freight forwarder and a customs broker?
A freight forwarder books and manages the transport; a customs broker (CHA) files the customs documents and clears the cargo. RP International does both, so one team handles the booking and the clearance.
Can I use only customs clearance and not your freight?
Yes. Many clients book freight themselves or through the supplier and use us only for clearance at the port. Each service can be bought on its own.
Which ports do your services cover?
Mundra, Kandla (Deendayal), Pipavav, Hazira, Dahej and Nhava Sheva, plus five inland container depots in Gujarat. Service availability differs slightly by port, so each service page lists where it runs.
Do you handle both imports and exports?
Yes. Customs clearance, freight and transport cover both directions. Import clearance centres on the Bill of Entry; export clearance on the shipping bill.
How are your charges worked out?
By service, cargo and port: clearance per Bill of Entry or shipping bill, freight per container or CBM, transport per trip. Each quote shows every part separately.
How quickly do you reply to a quote request?
Within 24 hours, with rates and the document list for your consignment. For urgent cases, such as a container held at the port, call or WhatsApp the desk.
Do you store cargo near Mundra?
Yes, at Ambaji Warehouse / CFS, Mundra, which is a non-bonded facility. It suits cargo waiting for a vessel, a buyer or onward transport.
Do you handle heavy lift and oversized cargo?
Yes. Project and ODC cargo covers route surveys, permits, specialised trailers and port handling for wind blades, transformers and machinery.