---
title: "Export Shipping Containers to Kolkata - West Bengal"
description: "Need containers to Kolkata? We handle UK exports & imports to West Bengal with ease Get FCL shipping, competitive rates, & expert service."
url: "https://shippinginternational.co.uk/countries/india/fcl-uk-kolkata"
date: "2026-06-24T22:27:44+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

![container shipping](https://shippinginternational.co.uk/images/fcl/FCL-Shipping21.jpg)

 # Container Shipping Kolkata

  Shipping International provides expert and reliable container export services to Kolkata, West Bengal. We navigate the complexities of international shipping to deliver efficient solutions. Our proficiency ensures a streamlined process, saving you valuable time and resources.

  ### Optimised Shipping Routes and Transit Times

We offer competitive rates and dependable services across a variety of optimised routes, ensuring timely cargo arrival. Our extensive network encompasses major ports and canals, establishing us as a prominent entity in the shipping sector. We provide streamlined services for the following routes with estimated transit times:

- Felixstowe to Kolkata
- Southampton to Kolkata
- London Gateway to Kolkata

  ### Simplified Documentation Process: Expert Guidance

We manage the necessary documentation to ensure a seamless export process, with meticulous attention to detail and strict compliance. Clients are required to provide the following documentation:

- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin
- Export Declaration
- Import Permits/Licences (if required)

  ### Diverse Cargo Handling Capabilities: Tailored to Your Requirements

We specialise in handling a diverse range of cargo types, including:

- General cargo
- Machinery
- Textiles
- Chemicals
- Foodstuffs

Please be advised that certain cargo types may be subject to specific regulations. We offer expert consultation regarding all necessary requirements to ensure the secure transportation of your goods.

 Maersk CMA-CGM

 ## Maersk

### India West Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-17 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-18 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-17 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-16 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-18 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-16 | 44 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-17 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-17 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-04 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-18 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-04 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-10 | 37 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-04 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-13 | 40 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-22 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-24 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-25 | 49 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-23 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-24 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-24 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-23 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-25 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-24 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-24 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-23 | 44 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-24 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-25 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-11 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-20 | 40 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-11 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-08-25 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-11 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-17 | 37 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-01 | 49 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-31 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-31 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-30 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-15 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-29 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-16 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-31 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-16 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-31 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-16 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-30 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-16 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-01 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-17 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-31 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-17 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-31 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-17 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-30 | 44 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-17 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-01 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-18 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-01 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-18 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-27 | 40 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-18 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-24 | 37 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-21 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-31 | 41 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-21 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-30 | 40 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-21 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-01 | 42 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-21 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-31 | 41 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-22 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-09-05 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-23 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-09-07 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-23 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-09-06 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-23 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-08 | 47 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-23 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-09-07 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-24 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-09-06 | 44 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-24 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-09-07 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-24 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-09-07 | 45 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-24 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-08 | 46 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-25 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-09-03 | 40 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-25 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-08 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-25 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-08-31 | 37 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-28 | Pipavav Port \[INPAV\] | 2026-09-08 | 42 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-28 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-09-07 | 41 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-28 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-09-06 | 40 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-28 | Hazira \[INHZA\] | 2026-09-07 | 41 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-29 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-09-19 | 52 days | 1 t/s |

### India East Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-28 | 57 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-08-30 | 59 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-28 | 56 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-08-30 | 58 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-28 | 52 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-08-23 | 47 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Visakhapatnam \[INVTZ\] | 2026-08-19 | 43 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-28 | 52 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-08-30 | 54 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-09-06 | 59 days | 2 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-09-02 | 55 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-09-06 | 58 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-09-02 | 54 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-09-02 | 50 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-09-06 | 54 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-15 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-08-30 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-15 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-28 | 44 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-22 | Kolkata \[INCCU\] | 2026-09-06 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-22 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-09-02 | 42 days | 1 t/s |

### India South Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-01 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-15 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-02 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-24 | 53 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-24 | 52 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Cochin \[INCOK\] | 2026-08-21 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-15 | 39 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Mangalore \[INIXE\] | 2026-08-23 | 47 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-22 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-07 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-22 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-07 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-24 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-07 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-17 | 41 days | 1 t/s |
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-09 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-31 | 53 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-31 | 52 days | 2 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-29 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-14 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-31 | 48 days | 2 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-15 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-29 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-15 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-22 | 38 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-15 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-24 | 40 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-21 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-09-05 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-21 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-09-05 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-22 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-08-29 | 38 days | Direct |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-22 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-31 | 40 days | 1 t/s |
| Grangemouth \[GBGRG\] | 2026-07-28 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-09-12 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-29 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-09-12 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-29 | Ennore \[INENR\] | 2026-09-05 | 38 days | Direct |

  ## CMA-CGM

### India West Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-02 | Mundra \[INMUN\] | 2026-08-28 | 57 days | Direct |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-02 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-25 | 54 days | Direct |
| Tilbury \[GBTIL\] | 2026-07-06 | Nhava Sheva \[INNSA\] | 2026-08-25 | 50 days | 1 t/s |

### India East Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-21 | 49 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-03 | Visakhapatnam \[INVTZ\] | 2026-08-17 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-27 | 48 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-10 | Visakhapatnam \[INVTZ\] | 2026-08-24 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Southampton \[GBSOU\] | 2026-07-14 | Haldia \[INHAL\] | 2026-08-27 | 44 days | 1 t/s |

### India South Coast

 | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Transit | Routing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool \[GBLIV\] | 2026-07-06 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-30 | 55 days | 2 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-09 | Cochin \[INCOK\] | 2026-08-29 | 51 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-09 | Cochin \[INCOK\] | 2026-08-29 | 51 days | 2 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-09 | Mangalore \[INIXE\] | 2026-08-30 | 52 days | 1 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-09 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-30 | 52 days | 1 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-15 | Cochin \[INCOK\] | 2026-08-29 | 45 days | 1 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-15 | Mangalore \[INIXE\] | 2026-08-30 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| Felixstowe \[GBFXT\] | 2026-07-15 | Tuticorin \[INTUT\] | 2026-08-30 | 46 days | 1 t/s |
| London Gateway Port \[GBLGP\] | 2026-07-16 | Cochin \[INCOK\] | 2026-08-29 | 44 days | 2 t/s |

  ### Secure Destination Handling: Ensuring Cargo Integrity

We guarantee the secure arrival of your cargo in Kolkata. Our destination handling services include:

- Customs clearance
- Final delivery to the designated location
- Special handling requirements (where applicable)

  ### Initiate Your Shipping Process

Contact Shipping International today to discuss your container export requirements. We are prepared to assist you in navigating the complexities of international shipping, ensuring your cargo arrives safely and on time at its destination.

[Get a Free Quote](#)

## Frequently Asked Questions

#### What types of containers do you offer for shipping to Kolkata?

We offer a range of container sizes, including 20ft, 40ft, and high cube containers, suitable for various cargo volumes and dimensions. We can also accommodate specialised containers such as refrigerated (reefer) containers and open-top containers, depending on your specific needs.

#### How do I prepare my cargo for international shipping?

Proper preparation is crucial for safe transport. Ensure your goods are securely packed and labelled. Use appropriate packing materials to prevent damage during transit. Provide a detailed packing list with accurate descriptions and values of the items being shipped. We can offer guidance on best practices for packing and securing your cargo.

#### What are the customs requirements for exporting goods from the UK to Kolkata?

Exporting goods requires adherence to specific customs regulations. You'll need to provide a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and export declaration. Depending on the nature of your goods, import permits or licences may also be required by Indian customs. We can help you navigate these requirements and ensure compliance.

#### How can I track my shipment?

We offer a tracking service that enables you to monitor the shipment's progress from origin to destination. You will receive a tracking number once your shipment has been dispatched, which you can use to check the current status and location of your cargo online or by contacting our customer service team.

#### What insurance options are available for my shipment?

We offer a range of insurance options to protect your cargo against loss or damage during transit. Our insurance policies provide coverage for a range of risks, including theft, damage, and loss due to unforeseen circumstances. We can help you select the most suitable insurance coverage based on the value and nature of your goods.

#### What are the payment terms for shipping services?

Our payment terms vary depending on the specific services required and the nature of the shipment. We typically require a deposit upon booking, with the remaining balance due prior to shipment departure. We accept various payment methods, including bank transfers and credit cards. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements and payment options.

#### What happens if my cargo is delayed?

While we strive to ensure timely delivery, unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, port congestion, or customs delays can occasionally occur. We will proactively communicate any potential delays and work diligently to minimise their impact. We maintain close communication with our partners and authorities to resolve any issues and keep you informed of the latest updates.

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