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Nhava Sheva (JNPT) & Mundra Port Operations Desks

Our Nine Operational Maritime & Freight Services.

Explore Montrance Shipping's complete suite of nine specialized cargo and maritime operations. From break-bulk project machinery lashing and third-country cross trade to direct electronic customs clearance, every operation is executed directly at the quayside to ensure zero demurrage and complete transparency.

OUR SERVICES
SERVICE 01•Ocean & Air Carrier Alliances

FREIGHT FORWARDING & LINER BOOKINGS

Operational GatewayAll Major Ports & Global Liner Corridors

Global ocean and multimodal freight forwarding backed by direct Tier-1 carrier alliance contracts and competitive container free-time allocations.

Through direct volume contracts with global shipping line alliances (2M, Ocean Alliance, THE Alliance), Montrance Shipping negotiates competitive container freight tariffs across major trade lanes. We secure extended container free-time allowances (14 to 21 days detention-free) to provide vital runway for smooth destination customs processing.

Primary Cargo Types Handled:
Standard FCL/LCL FreightReefer Cold ChainISO Tank LiquidsOpen Top & Flat RacksAutomotive PartsCapital Machinery
FREIGHT FORWARDING & LINER BOOKINGS
Operational Excellence14-21 Days Container Detention-Free Time Negotiated with Ocean Liners
Technical Capabilities & Deliverables:
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FCL & LCL Scheduled Ocean Freight

Direct alliance contracts across global trade lanes

  • Contracted vessel space allocations for Full Container Loads (20ft, 40ft, 40ft High Cube, Flat Racks & Open Tops).
  • Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation desks with dedicated deconsolidation facilities at Nhava Sheva and Mundra.
  • Pre-negotiated 14 to 21 days detention-free demurrage window with shipping lines.
  • Master Bill of Lading (MBL) and House Bill of Lading (HBL) issuance with automated milestone telematics.
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Carrier Alliance Contract Management

Tier-1 volume allocations with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE

  • Aggressive ocean freight freight-rate negotiations across Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, and Trans-Pacific routes.
  • Guaranteed vessel bookings during peak export seasons and equipment-deficit surges.
  • Reefer container bookings with continuous Genset power supply and cold-chain compliance.
  • Flexible spot rates and annual long-term contract pricing models tailored to industrial export volumes.
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Multimodal Port Connectivity

Direct gateway connections linking sea, rail, and land

  • Synchronized ocean-to-rail container transfers connecting coastal seaports to inland ICDs.
  • Electronic transshipment permits and bonded customs transfers between gateway hubs.
  • Comprehensive transit risk mitigation and marine cargo insurance policy issuance.
  • 24/7 centralized customer desk tracking cargo from origin receipt to terminal gate-in.
SERVICE 02•Heavy Lift Engineering // ODC & OOG

PROJECT CARGO & HEAVY LIFT HANDLING

Operational GatewayNhava Sheva (BMCT, APMT, NSICT) & Mundra Berths

Specialized quayside stevedoring, heavy rigging, and out-of-gauge (ODC) engineering for high-value industrial machinery.

International cargo handling demands specialized marine engineering when cargo dimensions exceed standard container boundaries. Montrance Shipping coordinates direct vessel-to-berth discharge, high-capacity mobile crane lifts, and heavy cargo transport at Nhava Sheva (BMCT, APMT, NSICT, NSIGT) and Mundra deep-water berths, eliminating intermediate port dwell and handling damages.

Primary Cargo Types Handled:
Crawler ExcavatorsMobile Harbour CranesPiling RigsTransformersIndustrial TurbinesMining Shovels
PROJECT CARGO & HEAVY LIFT HANDLING
Operational ExcellenceFirst-Pass Marine Surveyor Carrier Approval // Zero Dwell Time
Technical Capabilities & Deliverables:
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Break-Bulk & ODC Project Cargo

Extreme dimensions, heavy lifts & non-containerized cargo

  • Quayside heavy-lift coordination for crawler excavators (Komatsu, CAT, Volvo, Sany), mobile harbour cranes, piling rigs, and transformers.
  • Tandem lift planning with port mobile harbour cranes and quayside floating crane barges for units exceeding 50 to 120 metric tons.
  • Vessel-to-barge and vessel-to-trailer direct quayside discharge to bypass ground storage tariffs and double handling.
  • Complete physical supervision by on-dock port superintendents throughout loading and discharge cycles.
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Certified Marine Surveyor Lashing

First-pass ocean carrier approval & certified sea fastening

  • Specialized container stuffing, rigging, and sea fastening on 20ft & 40ft Flat Racks (FR), Platforms, and Open Top (OT) equipment.
  • Grade 80 / Grade 100 high-tensile lashing chains, heavy-duty ratchet turnbuckles, load binders, steel wire ropes, and certified D-rings.
  • Custom-cut hardwood timber chocking, base-plate welding, and dynamic sea-sway weight distribution calculations conforming to IMO/ILO/UNECE CTU code.
  • Issuance of formal Marine Surveyor Lashing Certificates signed by certified marine engineers, ensuring instant carrier acceptance without holds.
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Multi-Axle Hydraulic Transportation

Heavy-haul drayage from port quayside to jobsite foundations

  • Fleet of hydraulic multi-axle modular pullers (Goldhofer / Scheuerle configurations) and low-bed / semi-low-bed heavy trailers.
  • Comprehensive physical route surveys: verifying bridge load ratings, overhead electric cable clearances, toll plaza widths, and turning radius constraints.
  • Procurement of statutory Over-Dimension Consignment (ODC) permissions from state highway authorities (NHAI) and police escorts.
  • Turnkey delivery from berth touchdown directly to industrial project foundations, power plants, and mining sites across India.
SERVICE 03•3PL Supply Chain Management

INTEGRATED 3PL & SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS

Operational GatewayCentral Operations Desk // Pan-India Distribution

Turnkey supply chain orchestration, multi-vendor consolidation, and transparent milestone telematics from purchase order to factory receipt.

Modern industrial supply chains demand absolute predictability. Montrance functions as your dedicated third-party logistics (3PL) management arm, coordinating multi-vendor cargo receipts, container utilization, milestone tracking, and reverse container repositioning to safeguard supply chains against bottlenecks and penalty tariffs.

Primary Cargo Types Handled:
Automotive AssembliesCapital Machinery SparesSolar Energy ModulesEngineering ComponentsIndustrial ConsumablesRaw Materials
INTEGRATED 3PL & SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS
Operational ExcellenceZero-Latency Milestone Reporting // Complete Carrier Neutrality
Technical Capabilities & Deliverables:
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Single-Window Supply Chain Oversight

Centralized operational control across multiple cargo streams

  • Single point of operational accountability managing freight forwarders, ocean liners, customs houses, and inland hauliers.
  • Milestone tracking dashboards providing real-time cargo status from origin dispatch through port gate-in, customs release, and final delivery.
  • Carrier-neutral routing and dispatch optimization based on live terminal congestion indices.
  • Dedicated senior key account managers stationed at Mumbai headquarters available 24/7.
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Vendor PO Management & Cargo Consolidation

Streamlining multiple suppliers into unified shipments

  • Active monitoring of supplier manufacturing timelines against client Purchase Orders (POs) to prevent shipping schedule slippages.
  • Consolidation of smaller shipments from multiple regional vendors into full container loads (FCL) to minimize freight overhead.
  • Pre-shipment packaging verification and quantity tallying before cargo release to international seaports.
  • Standardized shipping documentation packs prepared across all suppliers under a unified manifest.
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Empty Container Turnaround & Depot Operations

Zero-latency equipment turnaround shielding against demurrage

  • Instant de-stuffing at delivery jobsite and coordinated retrieval of empty ocean shipping containers.
  • Direct return to designated shipping line container yards (CY) within permissible free days.
  • Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR) verification to guard clients against unjustified container damage debits.
  • Active empty container depot liaison across Mumbai, Nhava Sheva, Gujarat, and Delhi-NCR.
SERVICE 04•Port-Adjacent CFS & Staging Parks

BONDED & NON-BONDED CFS WAREHOUSING

Operational GatewayNhava Sheva & Mundra Port Logistics Hubs

Strategic customs-bonded and non-bonded warehouse infrastructure equipped for heavy machinery staging, sorting, and duty-deferred storage.

High-value import consignments often require staging or duty deferral before plant delivery. Montrance provides modern, fully secured warehouse and Container Freight Station (CFS) facilities strategically situated near Nhava Sheva and Mundra ports, equipped with heavy-duty mechanical equipment and round-the-clock surveillance.

Primary Cargo Types Handled:
Bonded ImportsIndustrial PalletsHeavy Machinery ModulesHigh-Value Electronic SparesChemical Raw MaterialsSolar Inverters
BONDED & NON-BONDED CFS WAREHOUSING
Operational ExcellencePort-Adjacent Strategic Staging // Departure Within 2 Hours of Release
Technical Capabilities & Deliverables:
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Customs-Bonded Duty-Deferred Warehousing

Statutory Section 49 / Section 59 customs-bonded facilities

  • Storage of imported goods in licensed public and private bonded warehouses without immediate customs duty payment.
  • Deferred duty disbursement until final domestic factory clearance or re-export of consignments.
  • In-bond decanting, sorting, labeling, repackaging, and statutory customs sampling within warehouse premises.
  • Complete physical security, dedicated fire suppression systems, and 24/7 CCTV electronic recording.
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Heavy-Duty Mechanical Material Handling

Equipped for extreme weights and sensitive industrial cargo

  • Fleet of modern heavy-capacity forklifts (5 metric tons to 32 metric tons capacity) and reach stackers for safe cargo maneuvering.
  • Reinforced heavy-load concrete flooring designed to accommodate concentrated weight footprints of turbines and heavy steel coils.
  • Dedicated overhead gantry crane bays and hydraulic dock levelers for rapid unloading and stuffing.
  • Skilled rigging crews experienced in delicate industrial equipment, machine tools, and electronic control consoles.
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Cross-Docking, De-stuffing & Palletization

Rapid cargo turnaround eliminating dwell and detention tariffs

  • Immediate container de-stuffing and palletization according to client distribution specs.
  • Stretch-wrapping, industrial wooden crating, heat-treated ISPM-15 wooden pallets, and moisture-barrier vacuum packaging.
  • Pick-and-pack fulfillment and SKU sorting for pan-India industrial distribution networks.
  • Direct cross-dock transfer from incoming containers onto long-haul domestic trailers within hours.
SERVICE 05•Customs Brokerage // Direct CHA Authority

STATUTORY IMPORT & EXPORT CLEARANCE

Operational GatewayCustoms House Nhava Sheva, Mundra & Sahar Air Cargo

Direct statutory customs house brokerage operating electronically via ICEGATE under our own proprietary license.

Unlike forwarders that outsource customs paperwork to secondary brokers, Montrance operates on a direct ICEGATE EDI connection. Our licensed customs appraisers prepare advance Bills of Entry before the vessel drops anchor at Nhava Sheva or Mundra, resolve tariff classification issues immediately, and secure Out of Charge (OOC) clearance within hours of berth touchdown.

Primary Cargo Types Handled:
Capital EquipmentChemical & Raw MaterialsAutomotive AssembliesElectronicsPharmaceuticalsMetals & Alloys
STATUTORY IMPORT & EXPORT CLEARANCE
Operational Excellence< 24 Hours Average ICEGATE Out of Charge (OOC) Issuance
Technical Capabilities & Deliverables:
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Direct ICEGATE EDI E-Filing

Proprietary CHA license with zero third-party sub-brokers

  • Direct Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) filing on Indian Customs ICEGATE 1.5 system under our registered Customs Broker authority.
  • Prior-Arrival & Advance Bill of Entry submission up to 72 hours before vessel arrival, allowing customs appraisal while the ship is still at sea.
  • Paperless e-Sanchit digital document repository integration with digital signature validation for accelerated gate-pass approvals.
  • Complete elimination of third-party brokerage markups and information delays, ensuring real-time operational transparency.
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HSN Tariff Classification & Duty Assessment

Statutory valuation defense & legitimate duty optimization

  • Technical evaluation of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) 8-digit codes across capital machinery, project imports, chemicals, metals, and spares.
  • Verification of customs tariff notifications, anti-dumping duty exemptions, Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS), and Integrated GST (IGST) input credits.
  • Concessional import scheme advisory: Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG), Advance Authorisation, Project Cargo Import Regulations, and Duty Drawback (Section 74/75).
  • Special Valuation Branch (SVB) advisory for related-party transactions and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) tier facilitation.
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Same-Day Out of Charge (OOC) Clearance

Direct berthside physical inspection representation

  • Stationed field officers attending customs physical examination directly alongside customs appraisers at port examination sheds and CFS depots.
  • Immediate on-the-spot resolution of customs appraisal queries, valuation clarifications, and physical cargo verification inspections.
  • Expedited issuance of electronic Out of Charge (OOC) for import containers and Let Export Order (LEO) for export consignments within hours of discharge.
  • Strict adherence to shipping line free days, shielding importers from crippling demurrage charges of $150 to $300 per container per day.
SERVICE 06•Hybrid Multimodal Logistics

COMBINED SEA-AIR MULTIMODAL SHIPMENTS

Operational GatewayMumbai Sea Ports // Sahar BOM Air Cargo Complex

Accelerated hybrid logistics combining the cost efficiency of ocean shipping with the rapid transit speed of air freight.

When traditional ocean freight is too slow to meet critical delivery deadlines, and pure air cargo is cost-prohibitive, Montrance's Sea-Air Multimodal solution provides the ideal middle ground. Cargo is shipped via fast ocean carrier to intermediate transshipment hubs (e.g. Dubai, Singapore) and immediately transferred to scheduled air freighters to reach final destinations in 50% less time than sea freight at 40% lower cost than direct air cargo.

Primary Cargo Types Handled:
Time-Sensitive Manufacturing PartsAutomotive Line-Stoppage SparesAOG Aviation SparesActive Pharma & BiologicsHigh-Tech ElectronicsE-Commerce Cargo
COMBINED SEA-AIR MULTIMODAL SHIPMENTS
Operational Excellence50% Transit Time Reduction vs Sea // 40% Cost Savings vs Air
Technical Capabilities & Deliverables:
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Accelerated Hybrid Hub Transfers

Seamless sea-to-air transshipment via key gateway hubs

  • Coordination of scheduled ocean voyages to strategic global sea-air hubs in Dubai (Jebel Ali / DXB/DWC) and Singapore.
  • Dedicated bonded apron transfer from sea terminal directly into airport airside cargo terminals within 6 to 12 hours of berth discharge.
  • Single multimodal transport document (MTD) issued covering the entire journey under one carrier liability regime.
  • Significant savings on total landed logistics costs compared to standard pure air freight charges.
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IATA Direct Aviation Bookings & Charters

Priority Next-Flight-Out (NFO) air cargo desks

  • Direct master airway bill (MAWB) allocations on major scheduled passenger and freighter airlines operating through Sahar Air Cargo Mumbai (BOM).
  • Emergency charter flights arranged for oversized, high-value, or time-critical industrial machinery components.
  • Specialized handling for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) spares and automotive factory line-stoppage consignments.
  • Direct airside supervision with rapid export Let Export Order (LEO) and import bonded release.
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Temperature-Controlled & Dangerous Goods Air Cargo

Cold-chain active pharma & IATA certified hazardous materials

  • Envirotainer and dry-ice cold chain active temperature control ranging from -25°C to +25°C for pharmaceuticals and biologics.
  • Continuous NIST-calibrated datalogger monitoring throughout runway transfer and flight duration.
  • Certified Dangerous Goods (DG) declarations and UN-approved packaging verification under IATA DGR regulations.
  • Expedited clearance through specialized air cargo perishables and pharmaceuticals centers.
SERVICE 07•Third-Country Logistics // Neutral Documentation

CROSS TRADE & THIRD-COUNTRY SHIPMENTS

Operational GatewayGlobal Cross-Trade Hubs (Singapore, Dubai, Rotterdam)

Seamless international cargo movement between two foreign nations without the shipment touching Indian territorial soil.

Global trade frequently involves manufacturing in one country (e.g., China, Vietnam, Germany) and delivering directly to buyers in another (e.g., USA, Middle East, Europe). Montrance specializes in Cross Trade logistics, ensuring seamless physical transit while maintaining absolute commercial confidentiality between your suppliers and end buyers through neutral documentation.

Primary Cargo Types Handled:
Third-Country CommoditiesOEM Machinery RelocationsConsumer ElectronicsTriangular Raw MaterialsSolar & Wind ComponentsChemical Feedstocks
CROSS TRADE & THIRD-COUNTRY SHIPMENTS
Operational Excellence100% Commercial Confidentiality with Guaranteed Neutral BL Execution
Technical Capabilities & Deliverables:
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Foreign-to-Foreign Multimodal Movement

Direct factory-to-buyer transit bypassing domestic ports

  • Direct carrier bookings from origin seaports and airports straight to the destination country without transit via India.
  • End-to-end voyage tracking, carrier contract oversight, and milestone reporting administered from our Mumbai hub.
  • Local origin port agency coordination for container stuffing, export documentation, and customs clearance.
  • Coordination with destination customs brokers to ensure timely import clearance and last-mile delivery.
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Neutral Switch Bill of Lading (Switch BL)

Guaranteed commercial confidentiality and supplier protection

  • Issuance of authorized Switch Bills of Lading (Switch BL) substituting actual manufacturer details with the trader's brand entity.
  • Complete concealment of original supplier identities and commercial invoices from the ultimate buyer.
  • Protection of delicate intermediary trade margins and commercial supply-chain exclusivity.
  • Strict adherence to ocean carrier legal guidelines and international maritime laws regarding switch BL issuance.
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Triangular Trade Documentation & LC Bank Compliance

Watertight documentary trade finance conformance

  • Drafting and verification of triangular commercial invoices, packing lists, and Certificates of Origin.
  • Strict concordance with Letter of Credit (LC) conditions and Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP 600).
  • Zero documentary discrepancy guarantee, preventing delays in commercial bank document handovers and invoice payments.
  • Advisory on third-country bilateral trade pacts and preferential tariff applicability at destination.
SERVICE 08•Quayside Stevedoring // Non-Containerized

BREAK BULK & DIRECT VESSEL STEVEDORING

Operational GatewayDeep-Water Heavy Berths (JNPT Shallow/Main & Mundra)

Heavy-duty quayside stevedoring, hook-on/hook-off operations, and specialized rigging for non-containerized heavy break-bulk shipments.

Cargo that cannot fit into standard container equipment—such as structural steel beams, heavy industrial coils, large generators, boilers, and marine vessels—requires dedicated break-bulk operations. Montrance provides expert on-berth stevedoring, derrick crane lift coordination, and certified sea lashing at Nhava Sheva and Mundra ports.

Primary Cargo Types Handled:
Steel Coils, Plates & GirdersIndustrial Boilers & Pressure VesselsTurbine Rotors & GeneratorsYachts & Marine CraftHeavy Castings & ForgingsFoundry Machinery
BREAK BULK & DIRECT VESSEL STEVEDORING
Operational ExcellenceFirst-Pass Marine Surveyor Approval // Zero Dwell Handling Damages
Technical Capabilities & Deliverables:
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Quayside Vessel Stevedoring & Direct Discharge

Direct vessel-to-trailer discharge eliminating double handling

  • Direct quayside discharge from ship hold straight onto multi-axle trailers, bypassing port ground tariffs and intermediate crane double handling.
  • Coordination with ship command for vessel crane hook-on/hook-off procedures and heavy derrick lifting operations.
  • On-deck and quayside port superintendents supervising every hoist cycle for maximum safety and cargo structural integrity.
  • Handling of non-standard loads: long steel rails, structural girders, wind turbine blades, and large foundry castings.
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Heavy Rigging & Marine Lashing Engineering

Grade 80/100 chains, custom steel chocks & certified marine surveys

  • Precision rigging calculations utilizing certified spreader beams, high-strength grommet wire slings, and heavy synthetic web strops.
  • Custom steel base plate fabrication, hardwood timber dunnage chocking, and welding of pad eyes on ship deck.
  • Grade 80 / Grade 100 high-tensile lashing chains with load-binder ratchets calibrated to dynamic marine roll and pitch stresses.
  • Formal marine surveyor certificates signed on berth prior to vessel departure, ensuring compliance with global insurance policies.
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Floating Crane & Heavy Mobile Harbour Crane Lifts

High-capacity lift planning for single units from 50 to 150+ MT

  • Mobilization of heavy mobile harbour cranes (MHC) and quayside floating crane barges for single heavy lifts exceeding 100 MT.
  • Rigorous lift method statements, center-of-gravity (COG) calculations, and lifting lug safety factor verifications.
  • Tidal and draft window coordination with port harbor master to ensure safe vessel berthing and clearance during heavy lifts.
  • Zero damage track record across hundreds of high-value industrial project components.
SERVICE 09•Heavy Haulage // Direct Port Delivery (DPD)

INLAND DRAYAGE & MULTI-AXLE TRANSPORTATION

Operational GatewayGPS-Monitored Heavy Fleet across Pan-India Network

Seamless multimodal inland freight movement from ocean quayside berths directly to receiver plant foundations across India.

Traditional import cargo spends 4 to 7 unnecessary days sitting in off-dock Container Freight Stations (CFS), incurring heavy handling, ground rent, and destuffing charges. Montrance facilitates authorized Direct Port Delivery (DPD) at JNPT and Mundra, picking up containers straight from the quayside lane and dispatching via our GPS-monitored heavy fleet directly to your factory gates.

Primary Cargo Types Handled:
Factory Direct DPD ContainersODC Heavy EquipmentRail Wagon ConsignmentsBonded DrayagePlant Foundation DeliveriesMining & Power Site Freight
INLAND DRAYAGE & MULTI-AXLE TRANSPORTATION
Operational ExcellenceZero CFS Ground Rent // Departure Within 12h of Port Gate-Out
Technical Capabilities & Deliverables:
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Authorized Direct Port Delivery (DPD) Drayage

Quayside pickup bypassing off-dock CFS storage tariffs

  • Authorized Direct Port Delivery (DPD) protocol execution at JNPT, pulling containers directly from quayside berths to bypass costly off-dock CFS storage tariffs.
  • Immediate gate-out clearance from terminal gates within hours of container discharge from container vessel.
  • Substantial financial savings on CFS handling, destuffing, ground rent, and intermediate handling surcharges.
  • Priority port lane access and scheduled round-the-clock trailer placement at port gate plazas.
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Hydraulic Multi-Axle Modular Fleet

Goldhofer / Scheuerle heavy pullers for extreme tonnage ODC

  • Fleet of modern hydraulic multi-axle modular trailers capable of synchronizing multiple axle lines for heavy concentrated loads.
  • Low-bed, semi-low-bed, and well-deck trailers specifically configured for high-clearance machinery and transformers.
  • Comprehensive physical route surveys: verifying bridge load ratings, overhead electric cable clearances, toll plaza widths, and turning radius constraints.
  • Procurement of statutory Over-Dimension Consignment (ODC) permissions from state highway authorities (NHAI) and police escorts.
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Double-Stack Intermodal Rail Corridors

High-frequency rail connectivity from Mundra to North India ICDs

  • Direct double-stack rail wagon allocations linking Mundra Port to North Indian Inland Container Depots (ICDs) in Delhi-NCR (TKD, Dadri, Sonipat), Ludhiana, and Jaipur.
  • Reliable transit times immune to highway monsoon disruptions and road traffic congestion.
  • Customs-bonded truck transfers between air cargo complexes, deep-water sea ports, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
  • 24/7 GPS satellite telematics tracking on all prime movers with automated geofenced client milestone alerts.
Quayside Operations & Customs Desk

Require End-to-End Execution for Your Next Shipment?

Direct access to licensed customs house brokers and project cargo managers at Nhava Sheva (JNPT) and Mundra Port. Get a tailored tariff appraisal and logistics route plan.