China → India ocean freight — indicative spot rates · as of 2026-08-21
| Lane | 20ft | 40ft / 40HQ | Quotes | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalian → Chennai | $3,142 | $3,192 | 6 | +69.1% |
| Nansha → Chennai | $1,970 | $1,995 | 4 | -6.5% |
| Ningbo → Chennai | $3,138 | $3,466 | 7 | +69.1% |
| Qingdao → Chennai | $3,150 | $3,250 | 11 | +46.6% |
| Shanghai → Chennai | $3,141 | $3,355 | 8 | +65.5% |
| Shekou → Chennai | $2,356 | $2,550 | 8 | +22.5% |
| Tianjin → Chennai | $3,000 | $3,033 | 3 | +61.1% |
| Xiamen → Chennai | $2,483 | $2,670 | 5 | +60.2% |
| Dalian → Kolkata | $3,567 | $3,567 | 3 | +89.7% |
| Nansha → Kolkata | $2,400 | $2,417 | 3 | +35.2% |
| Ningbo → Kolkata | $2,402 | $3,127 | 4 | +41.5% |
| Qingdao → Kolkata | $3,060 | $3,225 | 4 | +39.2% |
| Shanghai → Kolkata | $3,063 | $3,413 | 4 | +66.2% |
| Shenzhen → Kolkata | $2,246 | $2,621 | 7 | +17.2% |
| Tianjin → Kolkata | $3,288 | $3,363 | 4 | +47.4% |
| Xiamen → Kolkata | $1,750 | $2,500 | 2 | +15.6% |
| Dalian → Nhava Sheva | $3,050 | $3,083 | 3 | +59.1% |
| Nansha → Nhava Sheva | $2,683 | $2,850 | 3 | +80.0% |
| Ningbo → Nhava Sheva | $2,969 | $3,269 | 8 | +68.8% |
| Qingdao → Nhava Sheva | $3,167 | $3,236 | 7 | +71.0% |
| Shanghai → Nhava Sheva | $3,346 | $3,433 | 6 | +96.4% |
| Shenzhen → Nhava Sheva | $2,733 | $2,881 | 10 | +85.5% |
| Tianjin → Nhava Sheva | $3,157 | $3,207 | 9 | +69.5% |
| Xiamen → Nhava Sheva | $2,763 | $2,813 | 8 | +79.5% |
Each figure is the simple average of every carrier quotation received for that lane on its most recent quoted date. 40HQ is treated as 40ft. Rates are compiled from a single freight forwarding source and indicate market direction only — this is not a quotation and not a booking offer. Actual rates vary by volume, commodity, equipment availability and sailing date.
Each figure is an average of carrier quotations collected for that lane, covering the main China origin ports — Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Xiamen, Tianjin, Dalian and Nansha — into Nhava Sheva, Chennai and Kolkata. The 20ft and 40ft columns are quoted in US dollars, and the 30-day change column shows how the lane has moved over the past month.
Ocean freight is one line in the landed cost of an import. Customs duty, Social Welfare Surcharge and IGST are calculated on the assessable value, so a change in freight moves the duty payable as well. Pair this page with the iKargos duty calculator to see the full cost of a consignment, and treat these figures as indicative spot levels rather than a quoted rate for a specific booking.