India → Germany
Shipping from India to Germany
Move cargo from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and anywhere else in India to Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin — full container, shared container or air freight — with customs clearance and final delivery handled inside one account.
ShipHub™ IKEOCEAN® is a worldwide shipping account. This lane is one of tens of thousands — the same account books any origin to any destination, in any direction, with no separate account needed per country.
About this lane
- Leaving India
- Indian exports are cleared on a shipping bill filed through ICEGATE, and the exporter needs an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC).
- Arriving in Germany
- EU customs brokers file the import declaration, handle duty and VAT and release the cargo for delivery. For this lane, have ready: EU EORI number; Import declaration (ATLAS); CE conformity evidence where applicable.
- The usual route
- Sea cargo usually loads at Nhava Sheva (JNPT) or Mundra and discharges at Hamburg or Bremerhaven. Air cargo usually flies Mumbai to Frankfurt.
- Planning your timing
- Plan around 3–5 weeks on the water or 3–10 days by air, then allow for German clearance. Starting the Germany import paperwork before the cargo sails is what usually keeps it moving.
Ways to ship India to Germany
Ocean FCL (20ft / 40ft container)
Typically 3–5 weeks port to port
Best for: Vehicles, machinery, full loads and sourcing trips
Ocean LCL (shared container)
Typically 3–5 weeks port to port
Best for: Pallets, part loads and smaller restocks
Air freight
Typically 3–10 days airport to airport
Best for: Urgent, high-value, perishable or sample cargo
Door to door
Add pickup in India and German last-mile delivery
Best for: Shippers who want one price and no handoffs
Transit times are typical ranges and vary by carrier, season, port congestion and customs.
How it works
- 1
Request a quote
Give the pickup address in India, the delivery address in Germany, and what you are shipping with the weight or container size.
- 2
Compare and book
You get priced options across sea and air from vetted carriers and forwarders, with the landed picture — freight, German clearance and delivery.
- 3
Documents in one place
Upload your invoice and packing list once. Anything Germany requires is requested from you inside the same request and stays attached through delivery.
- 4
Clear and deliver
EU customs brokers file the import declaration, handle duty and VAT and release the cargo for delivery. You follow it from pickup to final delivery, with proof of delivery at the end.
Documents you will need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Certificate of origin where applicable
- EU EORI number
- Import declaration (ATLAS)
- CE conformity evidence where applicable
Questions shippers ask
How long does shipping from India to Germany take?
Sea freight is typically 3–5 weeks port to port and air freight is 3–10 days airport to airport. Customs clearance in Germany adds a few days when documents are in order.
Which ports and airports do you use on this lane?
Sea freight typically loads at Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra, Chennai and discharges at Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven. Air freight moves through Mumbai, Delhi to Frankfurt, Munich.
Do you handle German customs clearance?
EU customs brokers file the import declaration, handle duty and VAT and release the cargo for delivery. The documents stay attached to your shipment, so nothing has to be re-sent by email.
Can I ship to other countries on the same account?
Yes. Your ShipHub™ IKEOCEAN® account is worldwide. The same login books India to Germany, the reverse direction, and any other country pair — one container can go one way while another goes somewhere else entirely.
What do I file in India before shipping to Germany?
Indian exports are cleared on a shipping bill filed through ICEGATE, and the exporter needs an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC).