Port Chennai (ex-Madras) is the second largest port in India and one of the oldest ports in the world. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, making it an ideal destination for international trade. It has a long history of handling both cargo and passengers, making it a popular choice for many commercial organizations. The port offers a wide range of services, such as cargo handling, transportation to Chennai, and international trade. In this article, we will discuss what makes Port Chennai such an attractive option for businesses looking to ship goods abroad. We will also look at some of the benefits that come with shipping through this port as well as how it can help businesses grow their international presence.
How much does it cost to ship a container to and from Chennai?
Container shipping rates to Chennai
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Chennai.
| Ain Sukhna - Chennai | From 1,100 $ | Check rates |
| Jebel Ali - Chennai | From 335 $ | Check rates |
| Maputo - Chennai | From 1,150 $ | Check rates |
| Mombasa - Chennai | From 1,050 $ | Check rates |
| Port Kelang - Chennai | From 450 $ | Check rates |
| Shanghai - Chennai | From 625 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until May 5, 2023.
Container shipping rates from Chennai
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Chennai.
| Chennai - Ajman | From 890 $ | Check rates |
| Chennai - Colombo | From 500 $ | Check rates |
| Chennai - Dammam | From 850 $ | Check rates |
| Chennai - Port Kelang | From 125 $ | Check rates |
| Chennai - Sharjah | From 890 $ | Check rates |
| Chennai - Singapore | From 125 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until May 5, 2023.
Location of Chennai
Our World Sea Ports app has all the details you need about the Port of Chennai.
Scheduled departures and arrivals from and to Chennai
Scheduled departures from the port of Chennai
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Departure date (approx) | Documents cut-off | Cut-off |
| AL MANAMAH | 2020 HLCU | 03 Apr/2023 | 29 Mar/2023 | 29 Mar/2023 |
| AL MANAMAH | 2020 HLCU | 10 Apr/2023 | 05 Apr/2023 | 05 Apr/2023 |
| AL MANAMAH | 2020 HLCU | 17 Apr/2023 | 12 Apr/2023 | 12 Apr/2023 |
Scheduled arrivals to the port of Chennai
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Arrival date (estimated) |
| EGY GLORY | 185ETRAPL | 03 Apr/2023 |
| EGY GLORY | 185ETRAPL | 10 Apr/2023 |
| EGY GLORY | 185ETRAPL | 17 Apr/2023 |
How long does it take to move cargo to Chennai?
| Country of origin | Port of origin | Port of destination | Transit time (days) |
| United States | Chicago | Chennai | 52 |
| United States | Minneapolis | Chennai | 51 |
| United States | Portland | Chennai | 51 |
| United States | Savannah | Chennai | 26 |
| United States | Chennai | Chennai | 19 |
| United States | Oakland | Chennai | 15 |
Longest transit time to Chennai
The average time it takes to transport a container from Chicago - Chennai is 52 days. The next longest routes are Minneapolis - Chennai, and Portland - Chennai, with an average of 51 days.
Shortest transit time to Chennai
Typically, a container may be shipped from Oakland to Chennai in 15 days. The next shortest routes are Seattle - Chennai, with an average of 19 days; and Savannah - Chennai, with an average of 26 days.
Using SeaRates Distances & Time, you can determine how long it will take to ship your cargo to Chennai using a variety of shipping options.
Top 5 routes for shipping containers to Chennai
| Origin | Destination |
| Barcelona | Chennai |
| Los Angeles | Chennai |
| Madrid | Chennai |
| New York | Chennai |
| Santo Domingo | Chennai |
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