Trade Lane

India to China freight — ocean & air shipping

Shipping from India to China? Here are the gateway ports, transit times, and how CargoFide handles ocean and air freight on the India–China lane.

The India–China lane is a high-volume Asian corridor served by frequent sailings to Shanghai, Ningbo, and Shenzhen. CargoFide arranges ocean and air freight from India to China with full documentation and customs.

At a glance

The India to China lane

Ocean transit

12–20 days

Air transit

1–3 days

Indian gateway ports

Nhava Sheva (JNPT)ChennaiMundra

China destination ports

ShanghaiNingboShenzhenQingdao

Typical cargo

What moves on the India to China lane

Cotton & yarn
Ores & minerals
Organic chemicals
Engineering goods

FAQ

India to China — common questions

How long does shipping from India to China take?

Ocean transit to major Chinese ports such as Shanghai and Ningbo is typically 12–20 days, depending on the service and routing; air freight is 1–3 days.

Which Chinese ports receive cargo from India?

Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, and Qingdao are the main gateways for Indian cargo into China.

What moves on the India to China lane?

Common exports include cotton and yarn, ores and minerals, organic chemicals, and engineering goods, reflecting the large trade volume between the two economies.