Sea freight from JNPT / Nhava Sheva: FCL & LCL shipping
Jay Ambe Logistics books FCL and LCL sea freight from JNPT (Nhava Sheva), Mundra and other Indian ports, with weekly sailings to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, UK, Europe, the Far East, Africa, Australasia and many more destinations. We cover Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other lines.
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FCL or LCL: which should you choose?
Choose FCL when your cargo fills most of a container or needs to travel alone. Choose LCL when you have less than about 15 CBM and want to share container space.
| FCL (Full Container Load) | LCL (Less than Container Load) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Large volumes, about 15 CBM and above | Smaller shipments under about 15 CBM |
| You pay for | The whole container | Only the volume (CBM) you use |
| Handling | Sealed at origin, opened at destination | Consolidated and de-stuffed at a CFS |
| Speed | Usually faster, fewer handling steps | A little slower due to consolidation |
| Origins we cover | JNPT, Mundra and many more ports | Mumbai, Pune, Surat and many more Indian origins |
Which container sizes are available?
We book 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers, plus reefers and special equipment.
| Container | Typical usable volume | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 20ft standard | About 28 CBM | Heavy or compact cargo |
| 40ft standard | About 58 CBM | General cargo |
| 40ft high cube | About 68 CBM | Light, bulky cargo |
| Reefer | 20ft or 40ft | Pharmaceuticals, food and chemicals |
| Special equipment | Open top, flat rack | Oversized or heavy cargo |
Not sure what fits? Try our load planner to estimate your volume and container.
Where do we ship by sea?
We ship to and from JNPT / Nhava Sheva through 25+ major world ports and onward to 50+ countries.
| Region | Ports |
|---|---|
| Middle East | Dubai / Jebel Ali, Dammam, Jeddah |
| South Asia and South-East Asia | Colombo, Port Klang, Singapore |
| East Asia | Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Gwangyang / Busan, Tokyo / Yokohama |
| Europe | Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, Felixstowe, Genoa |
| Africa | Mombasa, Durban, Lagos / Apapa |
| North America | New York / Newark, Houston, Los Angeles |
| South America | Santos, Chancay |
| Australia | Melbourne, Sydney |
| And many more | Ask us about any port worldwide |
Can you ship hazardous or temperature-controlled cargo?
Yes. We handle hazmat and dangerous goods with IMDG compliance and port NOC facilitation, and reefer cargo for pharma, food and chemicals.
- Hazmat / DG cargo with IMDG compliance
- Reefer containers with temperature monitoring
- Transshipment via Singapore, Colombo and Dubai
- Bill of Lading (OBL, sea waybill, telex release) preparation
- Marine cargo insurance
Which documents are needed for sea freight?
Sea shipments need the commercial invoice, packing list and Shipping Bill or Bill of Entry, and the shipping line issues the Bill of Lading.
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Shipping Bill (exports) or Bill of Entry (imports)
- Bill of Lading: original, sea waybill or telex release
- Certificate of Origin when required by the buyer or for trade agreement benefits
- Insurance certificate
- Licences or permits for regulated cargo
See customs clearance services for the full list of documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is CBM?
CBM means cubic metre, the unit used to measure cargo volume. Multiply length × width × height in metres. A 20ft container holds about 28 CBM.
When should I ship LCL instead of FCL?
LCL is usually more economical below about 15 CBM. Above that, a full container is often cheaper and faster.
Which shipping lines do you work with?
We cover sailings with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other carriers.
How long does sea freight take?
Transit time depends on the route and service. We share current transit times and sailing schedules with your quote.
Do you also clear the cargo through customs?
Yes. We manage export clearance at JNPT and can coordinate import clearance at destination through our network.
Get a free quote for sea freight
Tell us what you are moving and where. We reply with an itemised quotation, usually the same working day.
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