Namaste Cargo Nepal Pvt. Ltd. offers dependable freight forwarding facilities in land cargo and sea cargo export facilities for businesses and individual goods looking to ship their cargo from Nepal to anywhere across the globe. Being a landlocked nation, our cargo forwarding facilities make use of the Indian seaports like Kolkata (Haldia) Port and Visakhapatnam Port to forward your cargo to any destination globally.
We offer an integrated freight forwarding process from pickup of cargo from your doorstep in Kathmandu to delivery at your destination in one inclusive price.
Our comprehensive land and sea freight services for Nepal include:
Recommended for large consignments which require an entire 20 ft or 40 ft container space. FCL provides cost savings, faster service, and fewer times the shipment is handled.
Recommended for smaller consignments where the cargo can be packed in the same container with another shipper’s cargo. This option ensures cost-effectiveness while providing the same level of safety. LCL has minimum volumes of 2 CBM or 340kg.
We serve as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC). This allows us to consolidate our client’s cargoes and negotiate favorable rates with carriers like Maersk and MSC.
This service includes our transloading facilities at the Birgunj Dry Port, which serves as the main inland container depot for connecting Nepal through the Kolkata / Haldia seaport via rail and truck.
Land transportation of goods at Nepal’s major border transit points: Birgunj, Bhairahawa (Nautanwa), and Kakarbhitta – to and from India. There is also land transport available on the Chinese side through Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi.
As Nepal doesn’t have any seaports, all sea cargo exports are made through Indian ports via overland mode. Here is our typical procedure:
Pick-up – Collection of cargo from your warehouse in Kathmandu
Customs Clearance (Nepal) – Our experts take care of all export procedures for you and help clear your cargo at the Nepal Customs (TIA Customs or ICD Birgunj).
Overland Transport to Port – Your cargo in sealed containers is sent overland via road or rail transport from Dry Port Birgunj to Haldia/Kolkata Port (approximately 700 km).
Port Operations – Cargo loading on board ships at the seaport of India.
Ocean Transport – Your shipment travels to its destination across the seas.
Destination Services – Destination port customs clearance and delivery.
Nepal to Kolkata (seaport): 3-5 days (by road)
Ocean Freight to Destination: 30-90 days (depending on the country)
Export clearance procedures can prove to be the most complicated aspect of global logistics. The following documentation for export of goods by air/sea freight from Nepal is taken care of by our customs clearance professionals:
Bill of Lading (B/L)
Customs Export Declaration (SAD Form / ASYCUDA)
Certificate of Origin
Packing List and Commercial Invoice
Inspection Documentation
Phytosanitary and Quality Certificates (where required)
Letter of Credit (L/C) or Advance Payment Certificate (APC)
Exim Code Certificate with company’s documents
✓ Complete door-to-door service under one roof
✓ One single billing for all the services
✓ NVOCC licensed and partnered with shipping lines
✓ Customs clearance expertise with experience in Nepal and international logistics
✓ Agents worldwide at major trading destinations
✓ Complete tracking of consignment
✓ Affordable FCL & LCL rates through Kolkata and Haldia Ports
Nepal mainly uses the Kolkata/Haldia Seaport of West Bengal, India, as its sea cargo gateway port. The Visakhapatnam port is also used for some route combinations. Goods move from the landlocked country’s Birgunj Dry Port to the seaport in trucks/rail.
FCL stands for full container load, which involves renting an entire freight container solely for your goods and is preferred for large shipments/regular shipments. LCL stands for less than a container load, which involves your goods sharing a single freight container with others and is economical for smaller shipments.
Land transport takes 3-5 days from Kathmandu to Kolkata/Haldia Port. Sea transportation time differs based on the destination: about 30-45 days for Middle East and Southeast Asia, 45-60 days for Europe and 60-90 days for US/Americas.
Key documents would be Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and Nepal Customs Export Declaration. Other documents could include phytosanitary certificate and quality certificate based on the product to be exported.
Most types of commercial cargo are eligible for exportation. However, there are restrictions on exporting some goods both by Nepal and international shipping guidelines. Our specialists can tell you about the list of goods that are allowed to be shipped and ways to do that.
Looking to ship your products from Nepal? Simply reach out to us at Namaste Cargo Nepal for a completely free rate quote for your shipping requirements. We can help you analyze your shipment and provide an appropriate solution whether it’s FCL or LCL.
Location: Paknajol Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600
Mail: info@namastecargonepal.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +977 9801006432
