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Cargo charges from Dubai to India: how they are worked out

Charges depend on the mode, the size of the load and what happens at each end. This page explains each part. Your quote gives the figure.

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How sea and air cargo to India are charged

Sea FCLSea LCLAir
Charged onThe container, 20 or 40 footThe space used, in cubic metresChargeable weight, in kg
SuitsLoads that fill most of a containerLoads that fill part of a containerUrgent or high value goods
ScheduleSailing confirmed at bookingSailing confirmed at bookingNext available flight
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Business cargo only

We move commercial cargo for businesses. For personal boxes and household goods sent by the kilo, we are not the right fit.

Air cargo

How chargeable weight works

TermWhat it means
Actual weightWhat the packed cargo weighs on the scale
Volume weightLength by width by height in centimetres, usually divided by 6,000
Chargeable weightThe greater of the two. The airline charges on this figure
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What we need to quote your cargo

About the cargo

  • What the goods are, with the HS code if you know it
  • Weight and size of each package
  • Number of packages
  • Ready date

About the move

  • Pickup address in the UAE
  • Delivery city in India
  • Sea or air, if you have a preference
  • The Incoterm agreed with your buyer
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Sea cargo is charged per container or per cubic metre, and air cargo per kg of chargeable weight. Collection, export clearance, clearance in India, duty and delivery are added, so the quote shows the full cost.

It depends on the weight, the size and the flight. Prices change often, so we quote each shipment. Send the route, cargo and weight and we reply within one business day.

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Sea usually suits heavy or large loads that are not urgent. Air suits urgent or high value goods. Tell us the cargo and the date and we compare both in the quote.

It depends on the Incoterm in the sale. Under most terms the Indian importer pays the duty and tax, which are set by the HS code of the goods.

Yes, for commercial cargo. We collect in the UAE, ship, clear in India and deliver to your buyer.

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