India’s major ports, led by Nhava Sheva (JNPT) and Mundra on the west coast, handle over 50% of national container throughput, serving as key gateways for China-India trade. Primary shipping routes from China take 14-18 days to west coast ports and 12-16 days to Chennai on the east coast. Critical considerations include monsoon delays (June-September), 3-5 day customs clearance, and anti-dumping duties on select Chinese goods.