Inland container depot (ICD) · Kerala

Kottayam ICD code: INKYM

Kottayam in Kerala has the UN/LOCODE INKYM. Its Indian Customs location code is usually INKYM6.

UN/LOCODE: INKYM
Customs code (usual): INKYM6
Type: ICD
State: Kerala

Location details

About Kottayam

Name	Kottayam
UN/LOCODE	INKYM
Indian Customs code	INKYM6 (usual form)
Type	Inland container depot (ICD)
Handles	Inland / multimodal (ICD)
State	Kerala
Coordinates	9.58, 76.52

Exporting through Kottayam

Gateway ports

Container ports near Kottayam

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

KochiINCOK · about 51 km

VizhinjamINTRV · about 143 km

TuticorinINTUT · about 205 km

Exporters in Kerala usually ship through Kochi, Vizhinjam, Tuticorin.

Questions

Kottayam port code: FAQs

What is the port code of Kottayam?

The UN/LOCODE for Kottayam (Kerala) is INKYM. Indian Customs location codes add a digit to it, so the usual customs code is INKYM6. Confirm the exact code on ICEGATE before you file a shipping bill.

Is Kottayam a seaport or an ICD?

Kottayam 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 Kottayam ship through?

Usually Kochi, Vizhinjam 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 Kottayam to the USA?

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