Shipping
Sales Team
11/07/2026
The cost to ship a 20ft container from India to the UK can vary depending on the port of origin, collection location, cargo type, gross weight, shipping line and final delivery address in the UK.
As a general guide, the ocean freight cost for a 20ft full container load (FCL) from India to the UK can typically range from £1,800 to £2,800. The total cost of shipping a 20ft container from India to the UK may include collection from your supplier, export customs clearance, origin handling charges, ocean freight, UK port charges, import customs clearance final container delivery.
Popular container ports in India include Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra and Chennai, with shipments arriving at major UK ports such as Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway.
Container shipping rates can change regularly due to shipping line capacity, seasonal demand, fuel costs and wide global market conditions. The exact cost will also depend on whether your shipment is moving under Free On Board (FOB) or Ex-Works (EXW) terms.
Planning to import a full container from India?
Far East Shipping can arrange your 20ft container shipment from India to the UK, helping you coordinate the process from origin through to arrival and delivery in the UK. Whether you are buying FOB or Ex-Works terms, our team can provide a competitive, straight forward quotation based on your specific shipment.
