Sea groupage India ⇄ France
Your small shipments finally have a place in the container.
Side Cargo runs LCL sea freight between India and France, in both directions. Pickup, customs, insurance and delivery: we handle everything, door to door.
- From 1 m³
- Customs included
- Door to door
- Online tracking
Too small for the big forwarders? Perfect for us.
Large forwarders favour full containers. With a few pallets or a dozen cartons, answers are slow and prices are built for someone else. Side Cargo was built for exactly these shipments.
Elsewhere
- Minimum volumes or off-putting rates
- Quotes that take days
- A different contact every time
- Customs and paperwork left to you
With Side Cargo
- Priced per m³, from 1 m³
- Instant online estimate
- One dedicated contact end to end
- Customs, paperwork and insurance covered
The whole journey, one provider
From your supplier in India to your warehouse in France, or the other way round, we coordinate every link.
LCL sea freight
Your goods travel in a container shared with other shippers. You only pay for the space you take up, per cubic metre.
Export and import customs clearance
Declarations, HS codes, certificates of origin, IEC licences: we prepare and file the paperwork on both sides so your goods don’t get stuck at the port.
Pickup and delivery
We collect your goods from your supplier or workshop and deliver them to the address of your choice.
Cargo insurance
Cover based on the value of your goods, for peace of mind all the way.
Four steps, zero hassle
is all you need to ship, no full container
import to France and export to India
freight, customs, door to door and insurance
from quote to delivery, in French or English
You describe your shipment
Volume, weight, origin and destination. The calculator gives you a first estimate straight away.
We collect and consolidate
Your goods are collected and consolidated with other shipments at our groupage warehouse.
Sailing and customs
We handle export clearance, the sea crossing and import clearance.
Delivery at destination
Your goods are deconsolidated and delivered to your address. You follow every step online.
Why choose Side Cargo
The services of a large forwarder, designed for small volumes.
Priced per m³
You pay for the space you use, not a whole container.
Online tracking
Every step of your shipment, with one number.
Customs handled
Export and import declarations prepared for you.
Ad valorem insurance
Compensation based on the declared value.
One bilingual contact
The same person from quote to delivery.
Pickup available
At your Indian supplier or at your premises.
Fast quotes
A detailed reply within one working day.
Less CO₂
Sea freight emits far less than air per tonne.
How much will your shipment cost?
Enter the volume or the dimensions of your packages and their weight: the price, container space and CO₂ update live.
Built for people who ship small
First import, regular restocking or testing a new market: our service fits your pace.
- E-commerce sellers and online brands
- Makers and designers
- Textile and accessories importers
- Fine food and grocery importers
- Furniture and home decor
- Manufacturing SMEs and spare parts
- French exporters to India
- Start-ups testing a market
Frequently asked questions
What is LCL groupage?
LCL stands for “Less than Container Load”. Your goods share a container with other shippers’ cargo. You only pay for the space you actually use, which makes sea freight affordable from 1 m³.
How is the price calculated?
Freight is charged per revenue ton: the greater of the volume in m³ and the weight in tonnes. Pickup, delivery, customs clearance and insurance are added as you need them.
How long does shipping take?
Allow 30 to 40 days door to door on average, depending on ports, sailings and customs formalities. We give you a precise lead time with your quote.
Are customs duties included?
No. Import duties and VAT depend on the nature of your goods. We work them out with you and can advance them on your behalf.
Got a shipment to plan?
Describe it in two minutes and we will come back to you with a detailed quote.