The Port of Nhava Sheva, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, is India’s largest container port and one of the most important hubs for international trade. It is on the western coast of India, near Mumbai, and is the main entry point for international trade into India. It is the busiest container port in India and handles more than 60% of the country’s total cargo traffic. The port has a strong network of shipping lines connecting it to over 100 ports in more than 50 countries worldwide. Because of this, it is a great place for international shipping and a big part of India's economy. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what makes the Port of Nhava Sheva so important for international trade and how you can make use of its services to your advantage.
How much does it cost to ship a container to and from Nhava Sheva?
Container shipping rates to Nhava Sheva
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Nhava Sheva.
| Laem Chabang - Nhava Sheva | From 550 $ | Check rates |
| Kelang - Nhava Sheva | From 350 $ | Check rates |
| Singapore - Nhava Sheva | From 550 $ | Check rates |
| Qingdao - Nhava Sheva | From 800 $ | Check rates |
| Jebel Ali - Nhava Sheva | From 105 $ | Check rates |
| Shanghai - Nhava Sheva | From 600 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until March 31, 2023.
Container shipping rates from Nhava Sheva
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Nhava Sheva.
| Nhava Sheva - Jebel Ali | From 305 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Qingdao | From 150 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Sohar | From 605 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Dammam | From 655 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Umm Qasr | From 1,107 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Maputo | From 1,437 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Sokhna | From 855 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Colombo | From 400 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Chittagong | From 805 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Male | From 1,327 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Singapore | From 105 $ | Check rates |
| Nhava Sheva - Laem Chabang | From 175 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until March 31, 2023.
Location of Nhava Sheva
Our World Sea Ports app has all the details you need about the Port of Nhava Sheva.
Scheduled departures and arrivals from and to Nhava Sheva
Scheduled departures from the port of Nhava Sheva
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Departure date (approx) | Documents cut-off | Cut-off |
| MSC Sindy | FJ108A | 5 March/2023 | 4 Feb/2023 | 4 Feb/2023 |
| Ever Ethic | 084N | 9 March/2023 | 8 March/2023 | 8 March/2023 |
| Cosco Belgium | 312E | 13 March/2023 | 12 March/2023 | 12 March/2023 |
Scheduled arrivals to the port of Nhava Sheva
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Arrival date (estimated) |
| CMA CGM Marco Polo | 0VM4SW1MA | 4 March/2023 |
| MSC Messina | FS108A | 8 March/2023 |
| Ever Ethic | 084N | 12 March/2023 |
How long does it take to move cargo to Nhava Sheva?
| Country of origin | Port of origin | Port of destination | Transit time (days) |
| United Kingdom | Felixstowe | Nhava Sheva | 32 |
| United States | Los Angeles | Nhava Sheva | 32 |
| Japan | Yokohama | Nhava Sheva | 26 |
| China | Shanghai | Nhava Sheva | 18 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Nhava Sheva | 12 |
| United Arab Emirates | Jebel Ali | Nhava Sheva | 5 |
Longest transit time to Nhava Sheva
The average time it takes to transport a container from Felixstowe to Nhava Sheva and from Los Angeles to Nhava Sheva is 32 days. The next longest route is Yokohama - Nhava Sheva, with an average of 26 days.
Shortest transit time to Nhava Sheva
Typically, a container may be shipped from Jebel Ali to Nhava Sheva in 5 days. At an average of 18 and 12 days, the routes from Shanghai to Nhava Sheva and Singapore to Nhava Sheva are the next quickest alternatives.
Using SeaRates Distances & Time, you can determine how long it will take to ship your cargo to Nhava Sheva using a variety of shipping options.
Top 5 routes for shipping containers to Nhava Sheva
| Origin | Destination |
| Shanghai | Nhava Sheva |
| Busan | Nhava Sheva |
| Kelang | Nhava Sheva |
| Singapore | Nhava Sheva |
| Rotterdam | Nhava Sheva |
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