Inland container depot (ICD) · Tamil Nadu

Choolai ICD code: INCHL

Choolai in Tamil Nadu has the UN/LOCODE INCHL. Its Indian Customs location code is usually INCHL6.

UN/LOCODE: INCHL
Customs code (usual): INCHL6
Type: ICD
State: Tamil Nadu

Location details

About Choolai

Name	Choolai
UN/LOCODE	INCHL
Indian Customs code	INCHL6 (usual form)
Type	Inland container depot (ICD)
Handles	Inland / multimodal (ICD)
State	Tamil Nadu
Coordinates	13.08, 80.27

Exporting through Choolai

Gateway ports

Container ports near Choolai

Straight-line distance. Road and rail distances are longer, and the best port depends on the carrier and your destination.

ChennaiINMAA · about 2 km EnnoreINENR · about 21 km KattupalliINKAT · about 27 km

Exporters in Tamil Nadu usually ship through Chennai, Kattupalli, Tuticorin.

Questions

Choolai port code: FAQs

What is the port code of Choolai?

The UN/LOCODE for Choolai (Tamil Nadu) is INCHL. Indian Customs location codes add a digit to it, so the usual customs code is INCHL6. Confirm the exact code on ICEGATE before you file a shipping bill.

Is Choolai a seaport or an ICD?

Choolai is an inland location: exports are customs-cleared and stuffed or sealed there, then the container moves by rail or road to a seaport for loading.

Which seaport do exports from Choolai ship through?

Usually Chennai, Kattupalli or Tuticorin, depending on the carrier, the destination and the rail service. Atmavaan books the inland move and the sailing together.

How do I ship a container from Choolai to the USA?

Send Atmavaan the cargo, container type and US destination. We quote the full route from Choolai, book the sailing, handle export customs, and can file the ISF and clear US customs for your buyer.

Source: UNECE UN/LOCODE code list. Indian Customs codes shown in their usual form (UN/LOCODE + 1 for seaports, 6 for ICDs and SEZs); confirm on ICEGATE before filing.