For a container, two to three weeks before the vessel is comfortable. Air freight needs a few days, sometimes less if the airline has space. Call us if the cargo is already late. We will say plainly if we can still catch it.

Yes for India, from our own desk in Gandhidham and Mundra. At the other end we use a clearing agent we already work with, and we stay on the file with them.

You get the booking number, then a note when the vessel sails, when it berths, when customs releases the cargo, and when the truck reaches you. If something slips, we say so in the same message.

General cargo, perishables, hazardous goods (with the right papers), and pieces that are too big for a box. Tell us the weight and the size. We will say whether it goes in a container, on deck, or on a low-bed.

We can arrange cover for loss or damage in transit. Tell us the cargo value when you ask for the quote, and we will add the premium as a separate line so you can see it.

Bank transfer is the usual way. Letters of credit are fine on export jobs. Credit, if any, is agreed before the first shipment, not after the truck has left.

Weight, size, the ports, and whether it is sea, air, or road. A heavy-lift job also depends on the crane and the route. The quote shows freight, local charges, and anything extra. If a charge is not on it, ask before you approve.

Often, yes. Air freight is the usual answer when a factory is stopped. Same-day pickup depends on the airline and on whether the documents are ready. Call the port office and we will check space before promising a time.