Air-freight alternative – Critical samples or AOG spares land at MAA in 1–3 days and reach factories the same day.
Container shipping rates to Chennai
East Asia → Chennai: 12–24 days depending on origin and service loop.
Europe → Chennai: 38–42 days with one trans-shipment (often Colombo or Singapore).
US Gulf/East Coast → Chennai: 28–33 days via Suez.
Air freight via MAA: 1–3 days door-to-door within Asia; 3–5 days ex-Europe/US.
Trade Lane | Weekly Service Highlights |
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East Asia | Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen → Chennai/Ennore |
Europe | Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp → Ennore/Chennai |
Middle East | Jebel Ali, Salalah → Chennai |
Inland India | Rail ICD links to Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad |
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The Northeast Monsoon (Oct–Dec) can slow port ops; book 1–2 weeks early in Q4 to secure space.
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