Best CHA Services in Mumbai: How to Clear Customs at JNPT Without Delays or Demurrage
When One Clearance Delay Disrupts an Entire Supply Chain Vikram, an industrial machinery importer based in Pune, had a 40-foot container arriving at JNPT from Italy. The shipment was worth ₹1.2 crore. His factory had planned production around it. But a minor documentation mismatch triggered a customs reassessment. The container was examined, duty was re-evaluated, […]
Customs Clearance for Project Cargo & ODC Shipments
A heavy engineering manufacturer in Gujarat recently imported oversized machinery for a power project. The shipment reached Mundra Port on schedule, vessels were booked correctly, and inland transport was ready. Yet, customs clearance stalled for nearly two weeks because a technical write-up was incomplete. Each passing day added demurrage, crane standby charges, and pressure from […]
Top FAQs About Freight Forwarding & CHA Services in India
Rakesh, a mid-sized auto parts exporter from Gurugram, thought his shipment was perfectly planned. The cargo reached Nhava Sheva on time—but a small documentation mismatch led to customs detention. Three days of delay turned into demurrage costs, missed delivery commitments, and a stressed buyer overseas. Situations like this are common in Indian trade. Most issues […]
CHA Accreditation & Legal Requirements in India: What You Must Know
An auto-parts importer in Gurugram recently watched his container sit idle at Nhava Sheva for four extra days. The reason wasn’t missing cargo or unpaid duty—it was a documentation mismatch filed by an unlicensed customs intermediary. Demurrage charges piled up, the buyer relationship was strained, and production timelines slipped. That’s when the hard truth surfaced: […]
How SMEs Can Benefit from International Freight Forwarding Services
Rakesh runs a small auto-components manufacturing unit in Pune. After months of negotiation, he finally secured his first export order from a buyer in Texas. Production was ready on time, packaging was perfect—but the shipment got stuck at Nhava Sheva (JNPT) due to an HS code mismatch and incomplete documentation. Each passing day meant demurrage […]
Who is a Customs House Agent (CHA)?
Learn the role, licensing, duties and customs clearance process of a Customs House Agent (CHA) in India and how Cargo People simplifies trade.