Importing from India

Shipping from India to New Orleans

Container sailings from 10 Indian ports to New Orleans, LA (USMSY). Compare transit times and carriers, then let Atmavaan book the sailing, file the ISF and clear US customs.

Compare Indian ports

Indian ports

Indian ports with sailings to New Orleans

Sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026, from the carriers' published schedules. Days are port to port.

FromSailings (4 weeks)CarriersFastestTypical
Tuticorin to New Orleans36343 days63 days
Mundra to New OrleansQuickest31337 days48 days
Ennore to New Orleans24354 days61 days
Nhava Sheva to New Orleans22234 days58 days
Visakhapatnam to New Orleans21542 days61 days
Kochi to New Orleans19257 days60 days
Kolkata to New Orleans15357 days79 days
Pipavav to New Orleans12238 days70 days
Kattupalli to New Orleans8256 days65 days
Chennai to New Orleans4254 days58 days

For US importers

What Atmavaan handles for you

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 New Orleans.

Read the guide: importing from India to the USA

Questions

India to New Orleans: FAQs

How long does shipping from India to New Orleans take?

For sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026, typical port-to-port transit is 48 to 79 days depending on the Indian port, and the fastest sailing takes 34 days.

Which Indian port has the most sailings to New Orleans?

Tuticorin, with 36 sailings scheduled in those four weeks. Mundra has the shortest typical transit, 48 days.

Which Indian port should I ship from?

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.

Who files the ISF and clears customs in New Orleans?

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.

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