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Shipping from India to Canada
Trade Overview
India–Canada is an established ocean freight trade lane for Airlift, with consistent full-container movements across industrial goods, stone products, and manufactured materials. Shipments are coordinated directly through Airlift’s own offices in India and delivered through licensed agent partners in Canada. This lane supports structured routings via major Indian ports to key Canadian gateways with customs-compliant documentation processes.
Quick Facts : India Canada
Service TypeFull Container Load (FCL) & Less than Container Load (LCL)
Operational ControlAirlift-owned offices in India; shipments delivered via licensed agent partners in Canada
Major Origin PortsNhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai
Major Destination PortsMontreal, Vancouver, Toronto (via inland rail)
Typical Transit Time Range30–50 days (based on historical Airlift shipment performance, P10–P90)
Container Types Supported20FT, 40FT, 40FT High Cube, special equipment (flat rack, open top)
Primary CommoditiesGranite, artificial quartz, industrial raw materials, manufactured metal products
Additional Cargo TypesAutomotive components, machinery parts, household goods, packaging materials
Customs HandlingExport clearance coordinated by Airlift India offices; import processing managed through licensed customs brokers in Canada
Major Ports (Based on Actual Export Volume)
Top Origin Ports:
Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai
Top Destination Ports:
Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto (via inland rail from Montreal)
Transit Times (Based on Historical Airlift Data – P10 to P90)
Origin from Nhava Sheva
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Montreal
30–38 days
Vancouver
35–45 days
Toronto (via Montreal rail)
38–50 days
Origin from Mundra
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Montreal
32–40 days
Vancouver
36–48 days
Origin from Chennai
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Montreal
34–44 days
Vancouver
37–50 days
Transit times include ocean sailing and inland rail where applicable and may vary based on carrier rotation and transshipment ports.
Common Commodities Shipped
Top Commodities (by volume)
- Granite and Stone Slabs
- Artificial Quartz Stone
- Industrial raw materials
- Manufactured metal products
Additional Commodities Handled:
Automotive parts, packaging materials, household items, machinery components.
Customs & Compliance
At Origin – India
- Export documentation filed via ICEGATE (Indian Customs EDI System)
- Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill
- Documentation is coordinated through Airlift’s India offices
At Destination – Canada
- Import declaration required through CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency)
- Duties and GST assessed per HS code classification
- Shipments are managed through licensed customs broker partners in Canada
Service Options
- Full Container Load (FCL)
- Less than Container Load (LCL) available on select routes
- Door delivery and rail connectivity available for inland destinations
- Special equipment provided on request (flat rack, open top containers)
Why Airlift
- Regular sailings on this trade lane
- Operational coordination through Airlift’s offices in India
- Coverage across major Canadian entry ports via agent partners
- Experience handling stone, industrial, and manufactured cargo
- Shipment visibility available through Airlift’s digital platform
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