Inland container depot (ICD) · West Bengal

Kharagpur ICD code: INKGR

Kharagpur in West Bengal has the UN/LOCODE INKGR. Its Indian Customs location code is usually INKGR6.

UN/LOCODE: INKGR
Customs code (usual): INKGR6
Type: ICD
State: West Bengal

Location details

About Kharagpur

Name	Kharagpur
UN/LOCODE	INKGR
Indian Customs code	INKGR6 (usual form)
Type	Inland container depot (ICD)
Handles	Inland / multimodal (ICD)
State	West Bengal
Coordinates	22.33, 87.33

Exporting through Kharagpur

Gateway ports

Container ports near Kharagpur

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

HaldiaINHAL · about 86 km

KolkataINCCU · about 103 km

ParadipINPRT · about 240 km

Exporters in West Bengal usually ship through Kolkata, Haldia.

Questions

Kharagpur port code: FAQs

What is the port code of Kharagpur?

The UN/LOCODE for Kharagpur (West Bengal) is INKGR. Indian Customs location codes add a digit to it, so the usual customs code is INKGR6. Confirm the exact code on ICEGATE before you file a shipping bill.

Is Kharagpur a seaport or an ICD?

Kharagpur 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 Kharagpur ship through?

Usually Kolkata or Haldia, 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 Kharagpur to the USA?

Send Atmavaan the cargo, container type and US destination. We quote the full route from Kharagpur, 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.