Sea Freight from Xiamen to ICD Dadri (Greater Noida)
From booking to delivery order, we run the Xiamen–Dadri lane end to end: pickup, documentation, sailing and customs on the India side.
Trade Lane Overview
Xiamen → Dadri at a Glance
ICD Dadri, on the Delhi–Mumbai Dedicated Freight Corridor at Boraki, is one of India's largest inland container depots, running double-stack rail rakes straight to the west coast gateways. At origin: Xiamen is Fujian's deep-water container port, a major loading point for southeast China's export industries. Together they form a well-trodden corridor for stone products, footwear and electronics between China and India.
At approximately 4,040 km (2,181 nm) of open water, this is a mid-length haul as China–India lanes go, with sailings landing in the 19–25-day range under normal conditions.
Because we book Xiamen to Dadri regularly, we track carrier reliability, transit performance and rate movements on this specific pairing — information we pass on when you request a quote.
Plan for roughly 19–25 days on the water across the 4,040 km crossing; premium and standard services differ, and we quote both. Since Dadri is an inland container depot, boxes discharge at Nhava Sheva or Mundra and move by rail under bond, clearing customs at ICD Dadri (Greater Noida) itself.
Origin
Xiamen, Fujian — China
Destination
ICD Dadri (Greater Noida), Uttar Pradesh — India
Inland container depot · gateway via Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Transit
19–25 days
Distance
4,040 km
Typical Cargo
Stone products, footwear and electronics
Why This Lane
Why Ship Xiamen → Dadri With Apextar
Regular sailings from Xiamen keep space available without booking months ahead.
FCL and consolidated LCL both run on this lane, so small and large shipments are equally straightforward.
Clearing at ICD Dadri (Greater Noida) itself, instead of the gateway port, cuts last-mile trucking for consignees in Uttar Pradesh.
One Apextar team handles pickup, freight and Indian customs, so there's a single point of accountability end to end.
Door to Door
What Apextar Handles on This Lane
Origin Pickup & Export
Factory collection around Xiamen, export documentation and Chinese customs formalities before loading.
Ocean Freight
FCL and LCL bookings with vetted carriers sailing to Nhava Sheva or Mundra, at standard or premium speed.
Indian Customs Clearance
In-house brokerage at Dadri — classification, duty coordination and release without a separate agent.
Delivery in Uttar Pradesh
Last-mile trucking from Dadri to your warehouse, with tracking from booking to proof of delivery.
Paperwork
Documents You'll Need
What we collect and file for the Xiamen → Dadri shipment.
Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Itemised value, HS codes and package-level weights and measures for the Xiamen shipment, used for both Chinese export clearance and Indian customs assessment.
Bill of Lading
Issued once the container is loaded at the Xiamen terminal — a negotiable original B/L or an express/telex release, depending on how you want title to transfer.
Certificate of Origin
Confirms Chinese origin for duty calculation and, where applicable, preferential tariff treatment on arrival in India.
Importer's IEC & GST Registration
Your Import Export Code and GST details, required before Apextar's brokerage team can file the Bill of Entry at Dadri.
Bill of Entry
Filed by our customs house agents at Dadri to assess duty and secure release, after the container rails in under bond from Nhava Sheva or Mundra.
BIS / Compliance Certificates
Many electronics and appliance categories need BIS registration or a compliance declaration before Indian customs will release the cargo — we flag this during booking.
Customs & Compliance
Clearing Cargo at Dadri
Apextar's in-house customs house agents file the Bill of Entry, coordinate duty payment and manage examinations at Dadri, so you're not chasing a separate broker. Because Dadri is an inland container depot, the container first discharges at Nhava Sheva or Mundra and moves under an electronic bond to ICD Dadri (Greater Noida), where it clears customs — a step our documentation team tracks so the bond is closed without delay.
Timing It Right
Seasonal Considerations
Chinese New Year (typically late January to mid-February) is the one predictable disruption on this lane: factories around Xiamen close for one to two weeks and carriers cut sailings, so cargo booked in the fortnight either side of the holiday should be planned early. On the Indian side, the June–September southwest monsoon can slow port operations and inland trucking from Dadri, so it's worth building in a few extra days during those months. Demand also climbs from August to October as importers stock up for the Indian festive season, which can push rates up and tighten equipment availability.
Good to Know
Xiamen to Dadri — FAQs
How long does shipping from Xiamen to Dadri take?
Around 19–25 days end to end on typical schedules, though carrier, routing and season all shift this. Cargo discharges at Nhava Sheva or Mundra and rails under customs bond to ICD Dadri (Greater Noida), where clearance and handover take place.
Do you handle both FCL and LCL on this route?
Yes — we book full containers (20', 40', 40'HC and special equipment) and consolidate smaller LCL shipments from the Xiamen area on regular schedules.
Who clears customs when my cargo reaches Dadri?
Apextar's in-house brokerage team files and clears your consignment in Uttar Pradesh, handling duty assessment, examinations and the delivery order so you don't need a separate agent.
How do I get a rate for Xiamen to Dadri?
Send us the cargo details — commodity, volume or container count, and readiness date — via our quote form, and we'll respond with current rates and sailing options for the Xiamen–Dadri lane.
Is cargo insurance included?
Marine insurance isn't automatically included but is easy to add — for a shipment on the Xiamen–Dadri lane we can quote all-risk cover alongside your freight rate.
What affects the freight rate on this lane?
Container type and quantity, cargo weight or volume for LCL, the season (Chinese New Year and the pre-Diwali months run tighter), and whether you need standard or premium transit all move the rate — we quote current pricing per shipment rather than a fixed tariff.
Can you handle Xiamen's typical export cargo?
Yes — Xiamen's typical export mix, stone products, footwear and electronics, is cargo we move routinely on this lane. Anything needing special documentation, equipment or handling is flagged during booking so there are no surprises at Dadri.
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