What is an ICD in India? Easy Guide for Exporters & Importers
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Learn what an ICD (Inland Container Depot) is in India, its functions, locations, and benefits. Easy guide for exporters and importers by Singh International Xpress.
📦 ICD – Simple Definition
ICD = Inland Container Depot (also called a dry port)
It’s like a mini seaport on land. Goods can be stored, loaded, unloaded, and cleared by customs without going directly to a sea port.
Think of it as a shortcut for exporters and importers to save time and cost.
⚓ What Does an ICD Do?
Customs Clearance – Complete import/export paperwork.
Storage – Keep containers safe until transport.
Loading & Unloading – Move containers to trucks or trains.
Transport Link – Connects inland cities to seaports.
Cargo Consolidation – Combine or split shipments for LCL cargo.
🌟 Benefits of Using an ICD
Less traffic at seaports.
Saves time & money for inland businesses.
Customs clearance near your city.
Efficient container handling.
📍 Major ICDs in India
| ICD Name | State / City | Nearby Seaport |
|---|---|---|
| Tughlakabad ICD | Delhi | Nhava Sheva / Mumbai |
| Patparganj ICD | Delhi | Nhava Sheva / Mumbai |
| Bangalore ICD | Karnataka | Chennai / Mangalore |
| Chennai ICD | Tamil Nadu | Chennai / Ennore |
| Jaipur ICD | Rajasthan | Nhava Sheva / Mumbai |
| Ludhiana ICD | Punjab | Nhava Sheva / Mundra |
| Amritsar ICD | Punjab | Mundra / Kandla |
| Surat ICD | Gujarat | Kandla / Mundra |
| Ahmedabad ICD | Gujarat | Kandla / Mundra |
| Hyderabad ICD | Telangana | Chennai / Visakhapatnam |
✅ Quick Tips for Exporters & Importers
Choose an ICD near your business → saves transport cost.
Check if customs facilities are available.
Coordinate with trusted logistics partners for pickup & delivery.
For LCL cargo, confirm consolidation and deconsolidation services.
📞 Singh International Xpress – ICD & Cargo Experts
We help exporters and importers in Amritsar, Punjab, with:
Door-to-ICD pickup & delivery
CBM & volumetric weight calculation
Container selection & documentation
Customs clearance guidance
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🏢 Amritsar, Punjab
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