Export Process Through CONCOR Ludhiana: Step-by-Step Guide for Exporters

What is CONCOR Dhandari Kalan?

Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) operates the Dhandari Kalan Inland Container Depot in Ludhiana. The terminal provides container handling, warehousing, rail connectivity, and customs facilities for importers and exporters.

• Rail-linked Inland Container Depot (ICD)
• Container handling terminal
• Import and export infrastructure
• Customs clearance facilities
• Warehousing and cargo storage
• Connectivity to major Indian ports

Why Exporters in Punjab Use CONCOR Ludhiana

CONCOR allows exporters to complete container and customs procedures closer to their factories instead of transporting cargo directly to seaports.

• Container availability
• Efficient rail connectivity
• Integrated customs infrastructure
• Warehousing facilities
• Access to international shipping services
• Reduced inland logistics complexity

Step 1: Prepare Export Documents

Proper documentation is essential before cargo can be moved to CONCOR for export.

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Import Export Code (IEC)
• AD Code Registration
• Shipping Bill
• Certificate of Origin
• Purchase Order or Letter of Credit if applicable

Step 2: Book Container Space

Container bookings are arranged through freight forwarders or shipping lines depending on shipment size and destination.

• FCL container booking
• LCL cargo consolidation
• Shipping line coordination
• Container scheduling

Step 3: Move Cargo to CONCOR Dhandari Kalan

Cargo is transported from the factory to ICD Dhandari Kalan for export processing.

• Factory to ICD movement
• Truck transportation
• Cargo receiving
• Documentation verification

Step 4: Customs Clearance at CONCOR

Customs procedures and export documentation verification are completed at the terminal before containers are dispatched to ports.

• Shipping Bill filing
• Customs assessment
• Cargo examination
• Documentation verification
• Export customs clearance

Step 5: Container Stuffing and Sealing

Cargo is stuffed into containers and sealed after customs procedures are completed.

• Container stuffing
• Cargo verification
• Container sealing
• Final documentation checks

Step 6: Rail Dispatch to Gateway Port

Containers are dispatched by rail from CONCOR to major ports for international shipping.

• CONCOR to Mundra
• CONCOR to JNPT (Nhava Sheva)
• CONCOR to Pipavav
• CONCOR to Jebel Ali shipments via Mundra

Step 7: Vessel Loading and International Shipping

Containers arriving at gateway ports are loaded onto vessels and shipped to overseas destinations.

• Port handling
• Bill of Lading issuance
• Vessel departure
• International shipment tracking

Documents Required for Export Through CONCOR

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Shipping Bill
• Bill of Lading
• Import Export Code (IEC)
• AD Code Registration
• ICEGATE Registration
• Certificate of Origin
• Export Licenses if applicable

ICD Dhandari Kalan Port Codes

• INDDL6 Port Code
• INLDH6 Port Code
• Used for customs filings and export documentation
• Commonly referenced in shipping and compliance documents

Approx Timeline for Export Through CONCOR Ludhiana

Industries That Frequently Export Through CONCOR

• Textile and hosiery manufacturers
• Bicycle exporters
• Hand tools manufacturers
• Engineering goods exporters
• Industrial machinery manufacturers

Common Challenges Faced by Exporters at CONCOR

• Documentation mistakes
• Container shortages during peak season
• Rail delays
• Customs examination delays
• Shipping schedule changes

How ONS Logistics Helps Exporters at CONCOR Ludhiana

Exporters often require assistance with documentation, container booking, customs procedures, and coordination between ICDs and gateway ports.

• Container booking assistance
• Customs clearance support
• Freight forwarding services
• Documentation management
• Port coordination
• Shipment tracking and updates

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