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Mundra port in Gujarat, India

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Choosing an Indian Loading Port for Stone Exports

What affects the choice of loading port when shipping natural stone from Rajasthan.

Natural stone from Rajasthan is shipped in containers from Indian seaports. The best port depends on your destination, shipping schedules and inland transport.

Ports commonly used

Major container gateways for western India include Mundra in Gujarat and Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) near Mumbai. Other ports may suit specific trade lanes.

What decides the choice

  • Available sailings and transit time to your destination
  • Freight rates and port charges
  • Inland distance and transport from the stone-producing area
  • Your freight forwarder’s preferred routing

Plan early

Name your destination port in your inquiry. It lets the supplier plan packing, loading and documentation to suit the route.

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