Set sail with GSI Logistics, your trusted partner in ocean freight services. With a global presence across major ports worldwide, we offer unparalleled value, flexibility, and consistency in our sea freight solutions. Whether it’s Sea Freight or Air Freight, inbound or outbound, our services cater to customers’ diverse needs seamlessly
At GSI, we specialize in Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), and Bulk services, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all your cargo requirements. Leveraging strategic alliances with leading shipping lines, we deliver the most cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs. With extensive experience and established relationships with major shipping lines worldwide, we guarantee competitive ocean freight rates and expedited transit times to every port.
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your gateway to seamless ocean freight solutions and assure of you of:
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Inbound and Outbound freight booking for all SEA CARGO to and from worldwide destinations/ports to PAN India.
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Cross-country freight booking to and from all ports worldwide with Switch B/L facility.
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Shipments under all Incoterms including FOB, CIF, DDP, DDU, DAP, Ex. Works, etc., to destinations across the world.
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Buyer consolidations and POP Program for major buyers and buying houses in Russia, Europe, USA & CIS Countries
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Shipments for Exhibitions and Trade Fairs under Temporary Import, ATA CARNET, Permanent Import
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Vessel Chartering & Stevedoring services
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GSI Logistics is a pioneer in handling General Cargo shipments, understanding the deeper expectations of clients in their pursuit of competitive rates, best transit times, comprehensive tracking solutions, easy documentation, and smooth handling for peace of mind in logistics services. GSI Logistics serves as a one-stop shop for all your logistics needs under one roof, whether for import or export solutions. You can trust that you are in safe hands with us. We offer full transparency, best logistics solutions, and competitive prices to our clients because we believe in building lasting relationships.
At GSI Logistics, container availability is never a concern. Whether you need a 20′, 40′ GP, or 40′ High Cube container, we’ve got you covered. Count on us to provide the best quotes and transit times for every container you book with GSI.
Leveraging our expertise and strong connections with shipping lines and NVOCCs, we offer competitive prices for worldwide destinations coupled with the best transit times in the industry. With GSI Logistics, your cargo travels swiftly and seamlessly to its destination, ensuring peace of mind and satisfaction every step of the way
Concerned about freight costs or lacking sufficient cargo for a full container load (FCL)? At GSI Logistics, we’ve got you covered as consolidators for groupage cargo in Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments from worldwide destinations to India ports and CFS’s, and vice versa. This mode of transport offers a much more cost-effective solution for moving your commercial shipments or personal effects
We always advocate for booking LCL shipments for import cargo through local freight forwarders to avoid hidden charges by co-loaders. With GSI Logistics, you can trust in our transparent and efficient services for importing or exporting goods via LCL mode. Let us be your best choice for seamless and hassle-free transportation solutions
Our unique facility allows for consolidation at our warehouse from multiple suppliers, enabling us to book containers or shipments as per PO orders or consignee instructions. GST Logistics provides this tailored solution to our customers and agentis, adbering strictly to SOPs to routinely consolidate shipments from India or worldwide destinations. With dedicated staff experienced in handling such Consolidation Programs, we efficiently manage groupage cargo for customers in the USA, Russia, European Countries, and CIS Countries.
Goods are stored securely at our private warehouse or customs bonded warehouse, and we meticulously follow customer booking instructions for the movement of cargo, ensuring smooth operations and timely deliveries
our robust arrangements for international transportation extend to T1 trucking and Last Mile deliveries. Leveraging our extensive agent network with trucking companies, we have the flexibility to go beyond customs ports and deliver cargo right to our clients’ doorsteps. Our comprehensive transportation solutions encompass both rail and road transport, tailored to meet the specific requirements of our customers.
GSI Logistics boasts an extensive agent network spanning all worldwide destinations, empowering us to orchestrate tailor-made logistics solutions for all Incoterms—DDP, DDU, DAP—for both your inbound and outbound shipments via sea mode
we offer the capability to initiate the eBL facility with carriers upon the shipper’s request. This innovative solution facilitates a faster process, enhancing tracking and visibility of all contents in the Bill of Lading for all stakeholders involved. In today’s dynamic shipping landscape, shippers increasingly seek to avoid courier charges and opt for options like Telex or B/L surrender. Adopting eBL represents an advanced practice, providing greater transparency and faster management of Bill of Lading compared to traditional physical copies or TELEX or BL surrendered messages.”
For cross-country logistics, the necessity of Switch B/L requirements is paramount. At GSI Logistics, we possess extensive expertise in introducing Switch B/L according to customer instructions while ensuring confidentiality in information sharing between the actual buyer and seller. We are committed to understanding your upcoming Switch B/L requirements and providing tailored solutions to meet your needs seamlessly
At GSI Logistics, we proudly operate as Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) agents, equipped with our own registered Bill of Ladings and Airway Bills. With a stellar reputation among major carriers, including Shipping Lines, Airlines, and Rail Transport Operators in India and globally, we are committed to delivering unparalleled service.
As authorized agents sanctioned by the Ministry of Shipping, MTO agents like us play a pivotal role in enhancing connectivity, reducing congestion, lowering costs, improving logistics, and fostering sustainability in the transportation industry. Trust GSI Logistics for comprehensive and efficient multimodal transportation solutions tailored to your needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments are consolidated by shipping companies, combining cargo from various clients into one container. Ocean freight rates are calculated based on CBM, with cargo often routed through hubs before reaching the final destination.
CBM stands for Cubic Meter, which defines the space capacity for the transit by sea freight or air freight containers. It is a standard unit for calculating ocean freight for Loose Container Load (LCL) shipments.
To calculate CBM, you need the dimensions in centimeters of all the packages and the total number of packages for the shipment.
For a 20FT GP container, a 40FT GP container, and a 40FT HQ container, the CBM space varies based on the size of the cargo and the stuffing plan. Team GSI always guides customers to suitable options for their cargo planning.
Breakbulk cargo refers to oversized or overweight cargo that cannot be stuffed into standard containers. General cargo includes all types of cargo that do not require special conditions in transport and can be stuffed in standard-sized containers.
Yes, sea freight transport can include pre-carriage or post-carriage by road or rail to transit goods from landlocked destinations to seaports. These bonded transits can be arranged by the carrier or logistics companies.
This innovative logistics model reduces transit time and costs by consolidating cargo at a hub with fixed sailings to the final destination. It helps avoid high costs due to delays and can also dispatch cargo by feeder vessels to the hub as an option by road or rail movement for small shipments.
Full Container Load (FCL) means booking an entire container for your cargo. It is like hiring a private taxi for your shipment, where only your cargo will be transported as per your customized requirements. You pay freight charges based on the container’s size.
LCL shipments involve consolidators or shipping companies occupying an FCL from carriers and developing consolidation shipments from various clients. They sell ocean freight rates based on CBM, club cargo from various destinations, and segregate it for final destinations. Major ports often have direct services from consolidators.
Yes, it is always recommended to evaluate charges with freight forwarder companies since many consolidators are involved during transit, which can increase costs for the shipper or consignee.
The weight capacity of 20FT and 40FT dry containers varies and is subject to approval by carriers. This is an estimation and may differ based on specific cargo requirements.
Yes, sea freight is the most economical mode of transport with exceptions for very small shipments that may be better suited for courier or air freight, small distances where road or rail transport is cheaper, multiple transit hubs that can increase costs and time for small shipments, and time-critical shipments requiring careful planning.
Applicable origin and destination charges are involved along with sea freight. These charges, which can be prepaid or collected, are charged based on Incoterms and should be evaluated with logistics companies.
Sea freight should be avoided in cases of time-critical shipments, restrictions by state or war zones, small shipments better suited for air or courier modes, and perishable cargo in LCL shipments.
Dry containers, also known as GP or General Product containers, are the most commonly used for transporting goods.