Freight resources

Make better shipment decisions from the start.

Use these practical guides to prepare the information that shapes mode, route, documents, customs, storage, and delivery.

Guide 01

Air or sea freight for Indian exporters?

Choose by urgency, cargo value, weight, volume, handling needs, delivery deadline, and total landed cost. Air suits time-sensitive and higher-value cargo; sea is often stronger for planned, heavier, or containerised movements.

Prepare before comparing options

Origin and destination
Commodity and HS information
Package count, weight, and dimensions
Ready date and required arrival window
Incoterms and dangerous-goods status

Guide 02

EXIM documentation starting checklist

Exact requirements vary, but early document alignment reduces avoidable clearance and handoff delays.

Common starting documents

Commercial invoice and packing list
Transport document or booking information
Clear commodity description and classification data
Import or export permissions where applicable
Origin, destination, and responsible-party details

Make better shipment decisions from the start.

Air or sea freight for Indian exporters?

Prepare before comparing options

EXIM documentation starting checklist

Common starting documents

Share the route, cargo, and timing.