Shipping to Kolkata, India: A Comprehensive Guide

The Port of Kolkata, formerly known as the Port of Calcutta, is one of the oldest and most important ports in India. Located on the eastern coast of India in West Bengal, it is a major international trade hub for goods from all over the world. It has been an important port since ancient times and was once a major trading center for ships from Europe, China, and other parts of Asia.

The port handles large volumes of cargo traffic each year and serves as a gateway to India's vast hinterland. It also provides direct access to countries like Bangladesh and Nepal through inland waterways. With its strategic location, modern infrastructure, and efficient services, the Port of Kolkata is well-positioned to become an even more significant player in international trade in the years to come. Whether you are looking for a reliable shipping partner or just want to explore your options for shipping to Kolkata, this guide will provide you with all the information you need.


How much does it cost to ship a container to and from Calcutta?


Container shipping rates to Calcutta

These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Calcutta.

Ho Chi Minh City - Calcutta
From 1200 $
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Laem Chabang - Calcutta
From 1100 $
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Bangkok - Calcutta
From 1235 $
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Barcelona - Calcutta
From 2420 $
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Felixstowe - Calcutta
From 2350 $
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New York - Calcutta
From 3450 $
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*Actual rates are valid until February 28, 2023.


Container shipping rates from Calcutta

These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Calcutta.

Calcutta - Baltimore
From 8900 $
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Calcutta - Oakland
From 5940 $
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Calcutta - Barcelona
From 1615 $
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Calcutta - Jebel Ali
From 875 $
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Calcutta - Shanghai
From 1540 $
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Calcutta - Miami
From 8130 $
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*Actual rates are valid until February 28, 2023.


You can always use the Searates Logistics Explorer tool to check and compare shipping rates all over the world.


Location of Calcutta

Our World Sea Ports app has all the details you need about the Port of Calcutta.




Scheduled departures and arrivals from and to Port of Calcutta


Scheduled departures from the port of Calcutta


Vessel name
Voyage Number
Departure date (approx)
Documents cut-off
Cut-off
AL MANAMAH
2021W
23 Jan/2023
18 Jan/2023
18 Jan/2023
AL MANAMAH
2021W
30 Jan/2023
25 Jan/2023
25 Jan/2023
AL MANAMAH
2021W
06 Feb/2023
01 Feb/2023
01 Feb/2023


Scheduled arrivals to the port of Calcutta


Vessel name
Voyage Number
Arrival date (estimated)
AL MANAMAH
2031E HLCU
23 Jan/2023
AL MANAMAH
2031E HLCU
30 Jan/2023
AL MANAMAH
2031E HLCU
06 Feb/2023

How long does it take to move cargo to Calcutta?


Country of origin
Port of origin
Port of destination
Transit time (days)
United States
Long Beach
Kolkata
66
Spain
Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Kolkata
65
Spain
Madrid
Kolkata
62
Canada
Montreal
Kolkata
27
Canada
Saskatoon
Kolkata
27
United States
Indianapolis
Kolkata
26

Longest transit shipping time to Calcutta

The average shipping time it takes to transport a container from Long Beach - Kolkata is 66 days. The next longest routes are Santa Cruz De Tenerife - Kolkata, with an average time of 57 days and Madrid - Kolkata, with an average of 62 days.


Shortest transit shipping time to Calcutta

Typically, a container may be shipped from Indianapolis to Calcutta in 26 days. At an average of 27 days, the routes from Saskatoon to Calcutta and Montreal to Calcutta are the next quickest alternatives.

Using SeaRates Distances & Time, you can determine how long it will take to ship your cargo to Calcutta using a variety of shipping options.

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Top 5 routes for shipping containers to Calcutta


Origin
Destination
Barcelona
Kolkata
Long Beach
Kolkata
Los Angeles
Kolkata
New York
Kolkata
Valencia
Kolkata


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Lilia Khovrak is a professional content manager from Odessa, Ukraine. Loves life by the sea. Dreams to see Paris and eat a croissant on the thresholds of Notre Dame de Paris. Hates to read meaningless articles.