Shipping to Kolkata and eastern India
Kolkata is the main port of eastern India, on the Hooghly River about 200 km from the Bay of Bengal. Its river port and the deeper port at Haldia serve West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and the north-eastern states, as well as Nepal and Bhutan.
Practical tips. Because the river limits vessel size, cargo sometimes moves through Haldia or by feeder ship, and transit can be longer than to western ports. Returning Bengali families ship household goods under the transfer-of-residence rules with a passport and inventory. Commercial importers need an IEC and GST registration.
The monsoon from June to September and the Durga Puja festival in autumn can slow clearance and trucking.
Kolkata's older neighbourhoods have narrow lanes, so final deliveries often use smaller vehicles.
Shipping rates from Canada to Kolkata
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | USD 7 / cu ft 42 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 7 / cu ft 42 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 6 / cu ft 48 days · min. USD 476.92 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 476.92; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 688.84. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for India: Freight Prepaid Only; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; GSTIN / IEC / E-Mail ID Of Importer Required; Importer Exporter Code no. of the Importer to be indicated on HBL (IEC no. is a registration number allotted to all Indian traders / manufacturers who are in the IMP/EXP business); Personal Effects On Approval Only, Except Prohibited to Chennai; Hyderabad Cargo Customs Clearance in Chennai; Liquid items, food stuff, medicines, alcohol, electronic items and batteries are subject to commodity restrictions.; Final confirmation of acceptance can only be advised by consignee custom broker at destination..
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in India: Hyderabad (1,184 km), New Delhi (1,304 km), Chennai (1,358 km), Bangalore (1,561 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to India.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.