Freight Reference
China to India — Reference Ocean Freight Rates
Reference ocean freight rates for full-container shipments from Guangdong, China to major Indian ports. Rates are reviewed and updated monthly by Belofy.
Last Updated: October 2026
West Coast India
| Destination Port | Country / Market | 20FT Reference | 40HQ Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNPT / Nhava Sheva | India (Mumbai) | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| Mundra | India (Gujarat) | $1,050 | $1,450 |
| Hazira (Surat) | India (Gujarat) | $1,080 | $1,480 |
| Pipavav | India (Gujarat) | $1,060 | $1,460 |
JNPT / Nhava Sheva
India (Mumbai)
20FT
$1,100
40HQ
$1,500
Mundra
India (Gujarat)
20FT
$1,050
40HQ
$1,450
Hazira (Surat)
India (Gujarat)
20FT
$1,080
40HQ
$1,480
Pipavav
India (Gujarat)
20FT
$1,060
40HQ
$1,460
South India
| Destination Port | Country / Market | 20FT Reference | 40HQ Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | India (Tamil Nadu) | $950 | $1,300 |
| Cochin / Kochi | India (Kerala) | $980 | $1,350 |
| Tuticorin / V.O. Chidambaranar | India (Tamil Nadu) | $970 | $1,330 |
| Ennore / Kamarajar | India (Tamil Nadu) | $960 | $1,310 |
| Vizag / Visakhapatnam | India (Andhra Pradesh) | $1,000 | $1,380 |
Chennai
India (Tamil Nadu)
20FT
$950
40HQ
$1,300
Cochin / Kochi
India (Kerala)
20FT
$980
40HQ
$1,350
Tuticorin / V.O. Chidambaranar
India (Tamil Nadu)
20FT
$970
40HQ
$1,330
Ennore / Kamarajar
India (Tamil Nadu)
20FT
$960
40HQ
$1,310
Vizag / Visakhapatnam
India (Andhra Pradesh)
20FT
$1,000
40HQ
$1,380
East India
| Destination Port | Country / Market | 20FT Reference | 40HQ Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata / Haldia | India (West Bengal) | $1,150 | $1,580 |
Kolkata / Haldia
India (West Bengal)
20FT
$1,150
40HQ
$1,580
Reference rates are updated monthly and may vary according to shipping date, carrier and container type.
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