Importing from India
Container sailings from 6 Indian ports to Atlanta, GA (USATL). Compare transit times and carriers, then let Atmavaan book the sailing, file the ISF and clear US customs.
Indian ports
Sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026, from the carriers' published schedules. Days are port to port.
| From | Sailings (4 weeks) | Carriers | Fastest | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuticorin to Atlanta | 24 | 2 | 41 days | 49 days |
| Mundra to Atlanta | 17 | 3 | 31 days | 38 days |
| Visakhapatnam to Atlanta | 9 | 2 | 44 days | 52 days |
| Nhava Sheva to AtlantaQuickest | 8 | 1 | 27 days | 31 days |
| Pipavav to Atlanta | 8 | 1 | 40 days | 57 days |
| Kolkata to Atlanta | 5 | 1 | 49 days | 52 days |
Atlanta is an inland point, not a seaport. The carrier discharges the container at a US port and moves it on by rail under the same bill of lading, so the transit time includes the rail leg.
For US importers
Your supplier in India hands over the cargo; we take it from there. One contact for the booking, the paperwork on both sides and delivery in Atlanta.
Questions
For sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026, typical port-to-port transit is 31 to 57 days depending on the Indian port, and the fastest sailing takes 27 days.
Tuticorin, with 24 sailings scheduled in those four weeks. Nhava Sheva has the shortest typical transit, 31 days.
Usually the one closest to the factory: moving a container by road or rail across India costs more than the difference in sea freight. Compare the sailings and transit times below, or ask Atmavaan to price two or three ports for you.
The US importer is responsible for the Importer Security Filing and for customs entry, and most use a licensed customs broker. Atmavaan can file the ISF, clear the shipment and deliver it to the door.
Tell us where your supplier is and what you're shipping. A named Atmavaan specialist replies with a rate and the best port.
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