Inland container depot (ICD) · Karnataka

Shimoga ICD code: INSMK

Shimoga in Karnataka has the UN/LOCODE INSMK. Its Indian Customs location code is usually INSMK6.

UN/LOCODE: INSMK
Customs code (usual): INSMK6
Type: ICD
State: Karnataka

Location details

About Shimoga

Name	Shimoga
UN/LOCODE	INSMK
Indian Customs code	INSMK6 (usual form)
Type	Inland container depot (ICD)
Handles	Inland / multimodal (ICD)
State	Karnataka
Coordinates	13.92, 75.57

Exporting through Shimoga

Gateway ports

Container ports near Shimoga

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

MangaloreINIXE · about 138 km

MormugaoINMRM · about 253 km

KochiINCOK · about 446 km

Exporters in Karnataka usually ship through Chennai, Mangalore, Kochi.

Questions

Shimoga port code: FAQs

What is the port code of Shimoga?

The UN/LOCODE for Shimoga (Karnataka) is INSMK. Indian Customs location codes add a digit to it, so the usual customs code is INSMK6. Confirm the exact code on ICEGATE before you file a shipping bill.

Is Shimoga a seaport or an ICD?

Shimoga 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 Shimoga ship through?

Usually Chennai, Mangalore or Kochi, 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 Shimoga to the USA?

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