Commercial gateways to consider

Mundra

Major private container gateway serving Gujarat and north-western industrial corridors.

Deendayal (Kandla)

Established Gujarat gateway; use the current official port name in contracts while recognising the widely used Kandla reference.

JNPA / Nhava Sheva

Leading container gateway for Maharashtra and western India, with extensive international connectivity.

Chennai / Kamarajar area

Potential southern gateway depending on carrier service, cargo acceptance, importer location and current regulatory eligibility.

The cheapest ocean freight is not always the lowest landed cost

Port selection should consider the buyer's plant location, inland haulage, free time, detention exposure, customs-broker capability, inspection arrangements, container acceptance and the current rules applicable to the specific scrap form.

Information required for a comparable CIF quotation

  • Exact grade, preparation and agreed tolerance.
  • Net metric tonnes, packing and container assumptions.
  • Precise named destination port and terminal where relevant.
  • Freight validity, shipment window and transhipment assumptions.
  • Marine insurance basis and inspection scope.
  • Payment structure, documentary conditions and claims procedure.

Verify the current position before shipment

Regulatory caution: designated-port rules, PSIC requirements, customs procedures and carrier acceptance can change. The Indian importer and its appointed customs broker should confirm eligibility for the exact HS code, cargo form, origin and port before contract or loading.