The Port of Kolkata, formerly known as the Port of Calcutta, is one of the oldest and most important ports in India. Located on the eastern coast of India in West Bengal, it is a major international trade hub for goods from all over the world. It has been an important port since ancient times and was once a major trading center for ships from Europe, China, and other parts of Asia.
The port handles large volumes of cargo traffic each year and serves as a gateway to India's vast hinterland. It also provides direct access to countries like Bangladesh and Nepal through inland waterways. With its strategic location, modern infrastructure, and efficient services, the Port of Kolkata is well-positioned to become an even more significant player in international trade in the years to come. Whether you are looking for a reliable shipping partner or just want to explore your options for shipping to Kolkata, this guide will provide you with all the information you need.
How much does it cost to ship a container to and from Calcutta?
Container shipping rates to Calcutta
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Calcutta.
| Ho Chi Minh City - Calcutta | From 1200 $ | Check rates |
| Laem Chabang - Calcutta | From 1100 $ | Check rates |
| Bangkok - Calcutta | From 1235 $ | Check rates |
| Barcelona - Calcutta | From 2420 $ | Check rates |
| Felixstowe - Calcutta | From 2350 $ | Check rates |
| New York - Calcutta | From 3450 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until February 28, 2023.
Container shipping rates from Calcutta
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Calcutta.
| Calcutta - Baltimore | From 8900 $ | Check rates |
| Calcutta - Oakland | From 5940 $ | Check rates |
| Calcutta - Barcelona | From 1615 $ | Check rates |
| Calcutta - Jebel Ali | From 875 $ | Check rates |
| Calcutta - Shanghai | From 1540 $ | Check rates |
| Calcutta - Miami | From 8130 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until February 28, 2023.
You can always use the Searates Logistics Explorer tool to check and compare shipping rates all over the world.
Location of Calcutta
Our World Sea Ports app has all the details you need about the Port of Calcutta.
Scheduled departures and arrivals from and to Port of Calcutta
Scheduled departures from the port of Calcutta
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Departure date (approx) | Documents cut-off | Cut-off |
| AL MANAMAH | 2021W | 23 Jan/2023 | 18 Jan/2023 | 18 Jan/2023 |
| AL MANAMAH | 2021W | 30 Jan/2023 | 25 Jan/2023 | 25 Jan/2023 |
| AL MANAMAH | 2021W | 06 Feb/2023 | 01 Feb/2023 | 01 Feb/2023 |
Scheduled arrivals to the port of Calcutta
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Arrival date (estimated) |
| AL MANAMAH | 2031E HLCU | 23 Jan/2023 |
| AL MANAMAH | 2031E HLCU | 30 Jan/2023 |
| AL MANAMAH | 2031E HLCU | 06 Feb/2023 |
How long does it take to move cargo to Calcutta?
| Country of origin | Port of origin | Port of destination | Transit time (days) |
| United States | Long Beach | Kolkata | 66 |
| Spain | Santa Cruz De Tenerife | Kolkata | 65 |
| Spain | Madrid | Kolkata | 62 |
| Canada | Montreal | Kolkata | 27 |
| Canada | Saskatoon | Kolkata | 27 |
| United States | Indianapolis | Kolkata | 26 |
Longest transit shipping time to Calcutta
The average shipping time it takes to transport a container from Long Beach - Kolkata is 66 days. The next longest routes are Santa Cruz De Tenerife - Kolkata, with an average time of 57 days and Madrid - Kolkata, with an average of 62 days.
Shortest transit shipping time to Calcutta
Typically, a container may be shipped from Indianapolis to Calcutta in 26 days. At an average of 27 days, the routes from Saskatoon to Calcutta and Montreal to Calcutta are the next quickest alternatives.
Using SeaRates Distances & Time, you can determine how long it will take to ship your cargo to Calcutta using a variety of shipping options.
Top 5 routes for shipping containers to Calcutta
| Origin | Destination |
| Barcelona | Kolkata |
| Long Beach | Kolkata |
| Los Angeles | Kolkata |
| New York | Kolkata |
| Valencia | Kolkata |
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