International Export Logistics & Port Operations
From farmgate cold-chain aggregation to deep-water vessel loading across India's premier maritime gateways — including Cochin Port, Mundra & Kandla (Gujarat), Chennai (historically Madras Port), JNPT Mumbai, and Tuticorin — our logistics framework is built for speed, preservation, and regulatory transparency.
The Cochin Port (INCOK) Strategic Advantage
Situated just 11 nautical miles off the primary international East-West shipping highway connecting Europe and the Far East, Cochin Port features India’s first dedicated International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT Vallarpadam).
Shortest Middle East Transit
Only 3 to 5 days direct sea transit to Jebel Ali (Dubai) and Dammam, providing unbeatable freshness for fresh agricultural produce.
Integrated Cold-Chain Plugs
Advanced reefer container staging yards with continuous temperature data logging, pre-cooling, and emergency backup power.
On-Site Plant Quarantine
Direct physical presence of statutory Plant Quarantine Station and Central Customs ensuring zero delays for phytosanitary clearance.
Major Indian Export Ports & Dispatch Hubs
Plantae Exports provides coordinated container dispatch, refrigerated stuffing, and statutory customs clearance across India’s premier seaports on both the West and East coasts.
Cochin Port(Kochi Port (ICTT Vallarpadam))
International Transshipment TerminalLocated only 11 nautical miles off the primary international East-West shipping super-highway. Features India’s first dedicated International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT Vallarpadam) with advanced reefer container plug yards and on-site Plant Quarantine inspection.
Direct 3–5 days fast transit to UAE / Saudi Arabia / GCC & scheduled weekly sailings to UK / Europe
Mundra Port
Premier Private Commercial Port GatewayIndia’s largest commercial port by volume, situated in the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat. Boasts deep-draft multipurpose berths, automated container terminals, and direct multimodal rail corridors to northern and western agricultural belts.
High-frequency mainline liner sailings to Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas
Kandla Port (Deendayal Port)
Major Central Government Port & Bulk HubOne of India’s top cargo handling hubs situated in Gujarat, specialized in heavy bulk commodity shipments, grains, oilseeds, and large-scale agricultural exports.
Premier maritime gateway for North and West Indian agricultural production corridors
Chennai Port(Madras Port)
Premier East Coast Container TerminalHistorically known worldwide as Madras Port, India’s second oldest major port and premier container gateway on the Bay of Bengal. Features dedicated international container terminals (CCT & CITPL) with direct rail and expressway connectivity.
Rapid liner connectivity to Southeast Asia (Singapore / Malaysia), Far East (China / Japan), Europe, and USA
JNPT / Nhava Sheva
India’s Largest Container PortHandles the largest share of India’s containerized trade across five state-of-the-art container terminals, integrated with extensive Container Freight Stations (CFS) and inland container depots.
Comprehensive global direct mainline liner connections to all worldwide trade destinations
Tuticorin Port (V.O. Chidambaranar Port)
All-Weather Deepwater PortStrategically located on the Gulf of Mannar, offering round-the-clock all-weather navigation, low congestion, and dedicated infrastructure for agricultural commodities, spices, and coir products.
Direct feeder connection to Colombo transshipment hub and direct regional Middle East/Far East services
Visakhapatnam Port (Vizag)
Deepwater Major PortNatural deepwater harbor serving as the central and eastern gateway for agricultural produce, marine cargo, and commodity trade across the Bay of Bengal.
Direct liner corridors to ASEAN, East Asia, and global transshipment ports
Kolkata & Haldia Port
Eastern Riverine & Maritime GatewayHistoric trade gateway serving eastern India and the Himalayan agro-belt, handling specialty teas, grains, and agricultural produce.
Vital maritime corridor connecting with BIMSTEC, ASEAN, and Southeast Asian markets
Our Export Process
A disciplined six-stage methodology ensuring what is agreed in the contract arrives at your discharge port with absolute batch traceability, lab verification, and statutory compliance.
Inquiry & Specifications
Share your exact parameters
Submit your required commodities, desired grades, mesh sizing, moisture thresholds, target destination port, and delivery schedule for commercial review.
Transparent Quotation
Competitive institutional pricing
Receive transparent, itemized proforma quotations detailing product costs, container stuffing plans, port loading schedules, and marine cargo insurance options.
Sample Evaluation
Verify benchmark quality
We courier pre-shipment representative samples directly to your quality lab for sensory, physical, and chemical evaluation before volume production starts.
Agreement & Secure LC
Protected international terms
Execution of international sales contract with secure payment instruments including Irrevocable Letter of Credit (LC at Sight) and standard bank TT transfers.
QA, Grading & Packing
Rigorous export packaging
Independent NABL laboratory testing for pesticide residue, microbial compliance, and moisture, followed by custom packaging in export-ready containers.
Port Clearance & Dispatch
Seamless global delivery
Supervised container stuffing, Plant Quarantine inspection, and customs dispatch from Cochin Port, Mundra & Kandla (Gujarat), Chennai (Madras Port), JNPT Mumbai, or Tuticorin with real-time tracking.
Standard Incoterms Options
We adapt contracts to your corporate treasury and logistics risk profile.
CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)
Most popular option for international buyers. Plantae Exports covers inland transport, export customs, maritime ocean freight, and marine cargo insurance to your named destination port.
CFR (Cost & Freight)
Plantae Exports pays for carriage of goods up to the named discharge port. The buyer arranges their own marine insurance coverage.
FOB (Free On Board Indian Port)
Plantae Exports manages farmgate transport, export documentation, and delivers goods past the ship’s rail at your nominated Indian port (Cochin, Mundra / Gujarat, Chennai / Madras, or JNPT Mumbai). Buyer contracts their own freight forwarder and ocean vessel.
EXW (Ex Works / Warehouse)
For international buyers with dedicated domestic sourcing agents in India. Goods are prepared, packed, and released from our Kerala facility.
Standard Export Shipping Documentation Suite
Every shipment dispatched by Plantae Exports includes a complete statutory document pack:
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