How We Support You

Ocean Freight Made Smoother With Expertise and Experience

End-to-end coordination that aligns origin planning, documentation, carrier and overseas partner coordination, and destination handling from start to finish.

Customs brokerage is the core of what we do; managing compliance, documentation, and coordination to move your cargo through Indian customs smoothly and correctly.

As licensed Customs Brokers, we review every document, verify classification and valuation, calculate duties accurately, and file your entries across major ports, airports, and ICDs.

Our team brings deep, on-ground experience across regulated, high-value, and time-critical cargo, ensuring your shipments clear without avoidable delays, penalties, or surprises.

From pre-arrival checks to final release, every step is handled with the precision and consistency your business depends on.

Ocean freight rewards depth in planning. Our process is built to ensure predictable cargo movement across origin, transit, and destination.

We structure sea shipments with a full view of the movement lifecycle - from planning and origin coordination to routing strategy, carrier selection, container stuffing alignment, documentation readiness, inland planning, and final delivery execution. This allows cargo to move across international trade lanes with stronger control, fewer avoidable disruptions, and clearer accountability at every stage.

From FCL and LCL movements to DG / hazardous cargo, special equipment, and project-linked shipments, each movement is mapped against the operational factors that determine performance — including vessel schedules, documentation cut-offs, free-time structures, and transit exposure — ensuring routing plans remain dependable across changing seasonal conditions and evolving global trade environments.

We consistently move consolidated LCL cargo across several global trade corridors, enabling cost-efficient routing for smaller-volume shipments. Alongside this, we manage steady FCL import volumes from multiple European origins and China, as well as regular export movements into CIS markets, the Gulf region, Africa, and Southeast Asian island destinations across commodities including industrial-grade chemicals, medical equipment, engineering cargo, and general commercial shipments.

Our focus is on building a fully integrated forwarding infrastructure - connecting local handling, freight execution, and compliance readiness into one coordinated framework. Supported by trusted neutral partners and selectively aligned carriers, this structure enables consistent execution across both origin and destination environments.

What We Offer

End-to-End Ocean Freight Services

Our ocean freight services combine overseas coordination, cargo planning, carrier, documentation control and customs-aligned planning to ensure reliable, on-schedule movement.

FCL (Full Container Load) Cargo

End-to-end FCL execution across 20’, 40’, HQ, and special-equipment containers for full-load cargo moving across global trade lanes. Each movement is planned through origin coordination, routing strategy, carrier selection, container positioning, stuffing alignment, documentation readiness, and controlled delivery execution. We handle both import and export FCL volumes across demanding corridors, including CIS markets, less-frequented ports, and operationally sensitive destinations where routing discipline matters most.

LCL (Less Than Container Load) Consolidation

We consistently move consolidated LCL cargo across global corridors through structured console programs supported by our trusted neutral partner network. This enables cost-efficient routing for smaller-volume shipments while maintaining predictable sailing schedules and better inventory continuity for importers and exporters. Our consolidation infrastructure follows our Next-Gen Neutrality approach — enabling secure collaboration between global partners while protecting their commercial positioning and ensuring protected execution across less-than-container-load movements.

Special Equipment, HAZ / Dangerous Goods (DG), & ODC Freight

Specialized handling for hazardous and dangerous goods, over-dimensional, out-of-gauge, and special-equipment cargo using Flat Racks, Open Tops, and breakbulk solutions. Each movement is supported by routing strategy, permit and license coordination, compliance preparation, and controlled handling across ports, terminals, and inland corridors. This allows complex cargo to move securely across international routes with the planning discipline and operational oversight it requires.

Cross-Trade & Multi-Country Consolidation

Coordinated cargo movement between international origins and destinations outside India, structured through our trusted global partner network. These movements are planned end-to-end with aligned documentation, carrier selection, origin coordination, and destination execution so cargo can move across borders with clear accountability and controlled transit. This is particularly valuable for overseas nomination business, multi-country supply chains, and neutral forwarding relationships that require disciplined coordination across all parties involved.

End-to-End Ocean Freight Execution

Inbound and outbound ocean freight movements structured through careful planning, carrier selection, routing alignment, documentation readiness, customs coordination, and destination planning across both origin and destination environments. The focus is not simply on booking freight, but on building a routing plan that holds through the full shipment lifecycle — from sailing and free-time management to inland execution and final delivery.

Port-to-Port & Door-to-Door Solutions

Flexible execution across port-to-port, port-to-door, and complete door-to-door movement models for both imports and exports. Coordinated through our trusted neutral global partner network, this includes freight planning, customs brokerage, compliance advisory, CFS coordination, inland positioning, and destination handling within one connected framework. This approach gives shippers and consignees stronger control over landed cost visibility, compliance responsibility, and destination outcomes while reducing the risk of unexpected holds, disputes, or unplanned charges.

Documentation & Compliance Support

End-to-end coordination of shipping documentation and compliance readiness across both imports and exports. This includes shipping instructions, VGM alignment, B/L draft review, commercial and regulatory document checks, compliance verification, and post-sailing updates to ensure cargo remains accurate, compliant, and on schedule. The objective is to reduce documentation errors, avoid operational delays, and keep execution aligned from booking through arrival.

Vessel Tracking & Pre-Arrival Planning

Active monitoring of vessel schedules, cut-off timelines, free-time structures, and arrival milestones — paired with pre-arrival customs planning and destination readiness to reduce detention exposure and keep cargo flow predictable. Timely operational updates, exception handling, and escalation are managed in real time so disruptions can be addressed early and shipment continuity is maintained through to arrival and onward execution.

Space Assurance & Sailing Planning

Proactive procurement and planning of carrier space through strong working relationships with global shipping lines, NVOCCs, and trade-lane partners. This allows us to secure stable allocations, maintain predictable sailing options, and support customer supply chains even during peak-season pressure or volatile market conditions. The focus is on protecting continuity through disciplined carrier alignment, schedule planning, and dependable space access.

Door Delivery & Last-Mile Coordination

Integrated inland execution via road and rail, covering discharge planning, container movement, destuffing, empty return management, and controlled final-mile delivery. This includes complex last-mile structuring for inland and land-locked destinations where cargo requires onward coordination beyond the port of discharge. Through consistent local handling and vetted network partners, we ensure dependable delivery execution across straightforward and multi-leg inland movements alike.

Door Delivery & Last-Mile Coordination

Let’s Plan Your Shipment With Clarity

Share your cargo details, and we’ll help structure it the right way.

FCL (Full Container Load) Cargo

End-to-end FCL execution across 20’, 40’, HQ, and special-equipment containers for full-load cargo moving across global trade lanes. Each movement is planned through origin coordination, routing strategy, carrier selection, container positioning, stuffing alignment, documentation readiness, and controlled delivery execution. We handle both import and export FCL volumes across demanding corridors, including CIS markets, less-frequented ports, and operationally sensitive destinations where routing discipline matters most.

LCL (Less Than Container Load) Consolidation

We consistently move consolidated LCL cargo across global corridors through structured console programs supported by our trusted neutral partner network. This enables cost-efficient routing for smaller-volume shipments while maintaining predictable sailing schedules and better inventory continuity for importers and exporters. Our consolidation infrastructure follows our Next-Gen Neutrality approach — enabling secure collaboration between global partners while protecting their commercial positioning and ensuring protected execution across less-than-container-load movements.

Special Equipment, HAZ / Dangerous Goods (DG), & ODC Freight

Specialized handling for hazardous and dangerous goods, over-dimensional, out-of-gauge, and special-equipment cargo using Flat Racks, Open Tops, and breakbulk solutions. Each movement is supported by routing strategy, permit and license coordination, compliance preparation, and controlled handling across ports, terminals, and inland corridors. This allows complex cargo to move securely across international routes with the planning discipline and operational oversight it requires.

Cross-Trade & Multi-Country Consolidation

Coordinated cargo movement between international origins and destinations outside India, structured through our trusted global partner network. These movements are planned end-to-end with aligned documentation, carrier selection, origin coordination, and destination execution so cargo can move across borders with clear accountability and controlled transit. This is particularly valuable for overseas nomination business, multi-country supply chains, and neutral forwarding relationships that require disciplined coordination across all parties involved.

End-to-End Ocean Freight Execution

Inbound and outbound ocean freight movements structured through careful planning, carrier selection, routing alignment, documentation readiness, customs coordination, and destination planning across both origin and destination environments. The focus is not simply on booking freight, but on building a routing plan that holds through the full shipment lifecycle — from sailing and free-time management to inland execution and final delivery.

Port-to-Port & Door-to-Door Solutions

Flexible execution across port-to-port, port-to-door, and complete door-to-door movement models for both imports and exports. Coordinated through our trusted neutral global partner network, this includes freight planning, customs brokerage, compliance advisory, CFS coordination, inland positioning, and destination handling within one connected framework. This approach gives shippers and consignees stronger control over landed cost visibility, compliance responsibility, and destination outcomes while reducing the risk of unexpected holds, disputes, or unplanned charges.

Documentation & Compliance Support

End-to-end coordination of shipping documentation and compliance readiness across both imports and exports. This includes shipping instructions, VGM alignment, B/L draft review, commercial and regulatory document checks, compliance verification, and post-sailing updates to ensure cargo remains accurate, compliant, and on schedule. The objective is to reduce documentation errors, avoid operational delays, and keep execution aligned from booking through arrival.

Vessel Tracking & Pre-Arrival Planning

Active monitoring of vessel schedules, cut-off timelines, free-time structures, and arrival milestones — paired with pre-arrival customs planning and destination readiness to reduce detention exposure and keep cargo flow predictable. Timely operational updates, exception handling, and escalation are managed in real time so disruptions can be addressed early and shipment continuity is maintained through to arrival and onward execution.

Space Assurance & Sailing Planning

Proactive procurement and planning of carrier space through strong working relationships with global shipping lines, NVOCCs, and trade-lane partners. This allows us to secure stable allocations, maintain predictable sailing options, and support customer supply chains even during peak-season pressure or volatile market conditions. The focus is on protecting continuity through disciplined carrier alignment, schedule planning, and dependable space access.

Door Delivery & Last-Mile Coordination

Integrated inland execution via road and rail, covering discharge planning, container movement, destuffing, empty return management, and controlled final-mile delivery. This includes complex last-mile structuring for inland and land-locked destinations where cargo requires onward coordination beyond the port of discharge. Through consistent local handling and vetted network partners, we ensure dependable delivery execution across straightforward and multi-leg inland movements alike.

Let’s Plan Your Shipment With Clarity

Share your cargo details, and we’ll help structure it the right way.

Value We Deliver

Designed to Keep Your Cargo Moving

Reliable customs clearance and compliance support that lowers operational stress, controls costs, and protects your business from unnecessary disruptions.

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Cost-Effective Shipping

Clearances are planned backward from your required date, with document checks, filings, and duty payments aligned to avoid delays.

Ocean freight offers the best economics for heavy, high-volume cargo, giving you predictable movement at scale without inflated transport costs.

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Predictable Planning

Clearances are planned backward from your required date, with document checks, filings, and duty payments aligned to avoid delays.

Sailing schedules, ETD/ETA windows, transit times, and free days are shared upfront, helping you plan supply chains with confidence.

03

Single-Window Control

Clearances are planned backward from your required date, with document checks, filings, and duty payments aligned to avoid delays.

One integrated team manages booking, documentation, customs, and inland movement—eliminating the need to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

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Lower Delay Risk

Clearances are planned backward from your required date, with document checks, filings, and duty payments aligned to avoid delays.

Pre-arrival checks, correct HS classification, and timely duty estimates reduce the chances of demurrage, detention, or last-minute disruptions.

05

Complex Cargo Support

Clearances are planned backward from your required date, with document checks, filings, and duty payments aligned to avoid delays.

Machinery, ODC, special equipment, and multi-container projects are handled with precision routing, compliant documentation, and strong coordination.

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Stronger Rate Power

Clearances are planned backward from your required date, with document checks, filings, and duty payments aligned to avoid delays.

Our liner and NVOCC partnerships strengthen negotiation, securing competitive rates, reliable space, and schedule stability even in peak seasons.

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Transparent Landed Costs

Clearances are planned backward from your required date, with document checks, filings, and duty payments aligned to avoid delays.

Freight, duties, surcharges, transport, and destination charges are mapped clearly in advance, giving you full visibility before cargo moves. 

Built for Your Business

Where Precision Meets Execution

Specialized customs expertise applied with foresight to ensure your cargo moves without interruption.

53+ Years of EXIM Expertise

A legacy built on deep customs knowledge and on-ground experience, enabling cleaner documentation, accurate classification, and smoother clearance for every ocean shipment.

Strong Carrier & Agent Partnerships

Long-standing relationships with major liners, NVOCCs, and global agents help secure priority space, stable rates, and consistent schedules across key trade lanes.

Documentation Done Right

Expert handling of Bills of Lading, packing lists, licenses, and FTA paperwork—reducing amendments, penalties, delays, and compliance risks.

Execution-First Planning Approach

Shipments are planned backward from ETA and free days, preventing demurrage, detention, and last-minute operational surprises.

Transparent, Compliance-First Working

Duty, surcharges, and local charges are communicated clearly, with a strict no-shortcuts mindset that protects your timelines, costs, and risk exposure.

End-to-End Ownership

One accountable team oversees booking, routing, documentation, customs, transport, and delivery—removing coordination friction and ensuring predictable execution.

Reliable Space, Even in Peak Seasons

A dedicated pricing and operations desk secures competitive rates and dependable space availability, ensuring your cargo moves when it needs to.

Trusted Global Network

Membership in exclusive logistics networks strengthens our ability to deliver seamless origin and destination handling worldwide.

53+ Years of EXIM Expertise

A legacy built on deep customs knowledge and on-ground experience, enabling cleaner documentation, accurate classification, and smoother clearance for every ocean shipment.

Strong Carrier & Agent Partnerships

Long-standing relationships with major liners, NVOCCs, and global agents help secure priority space, stable rates, and consistent schedules across key trade lanes.

Documentation Done Right

Expert handling of Bills of Lading, packing lists, licenses, and FTA paperwork—reducing amendments, penalties, delays, and compliance risks.

Execution-First Planning Approach

Shipments are planned backward from ETA and free days, preventing demurrage, detention, and last-minute operational surprises.

Transparent, Compliance-First Working

Duty, surcharges, and local charges are communicated clearly, with a strict no-shortcuts mindset that protects your timelines, costs, and risk exposure.

End-to-End Ownership

One accountable team oversees booking, routing, documentation, customs, transport, and delivery—removing coordination friction and ensuring predictable execution.

Reliable Space, Even in Peak Seasons

A dedicated pricing and operations desk secures competitive rates and dependable space availability, ensuring your cargo moves when it needs to.

Trusted Global Network

Membership in exclusive logistics networks strengthens our ability to deliver seamless origin and destination handling worldwide.

Industries We Serve

Tailored Solutions Across Industries

From diplomatic missions to engineering giants, we support industries that depend on disciplined execution, regulatory clarity, and predictable outcomes.
Engineering & Capital Goods

Machinery, equipment, and industrial components that require reliable routing, careful handling, and compliant documentation.

Automotive & Auto Components

Regular FCL/LCL movements for OEMs and suppliers shipping parts, assemblies, and high-volume cargo.

Electronics & Consumer Durables

Time-sensitive shipments supported with precise planning, correct classification, and dependable schedules.

Tiles, Sanitaryware & Stone

Heavy, volume-driven cargo moved cost-effectively with stable sailings and predictable transit times.

Chemicals (DG & Non-DG)

Compliant movement of regulated chemicals with the right equipment, documentation, and safety-driven coordination.

Retail, Fashion & Consumer Goods

Consistent freight planning for inventory-led businesses that rely on predictable arrivals and clear visibility.

Energy & Renewable Components

Specialised transport for bulky, project-based cargo requiring accurate routing and equipment selection.

Trading Houses & Buying Offices

Multi-supplier coordination, consolidations, and stable freight planning for recurring import/export flows.

Stories of Confidence

Trusted Across Generations of Business

Experiences that reflect our commitment to precision and reliability.

I just wanted to thank you for the quite special high standard of professionalism, & the personal kindness, you showed my daughter & I during our stay in India while engaged in work for I.C.M. Films. We returned to London without further problems. She is now back at boarding school & I am hard at work on my statue of de Gaulle which is to be unveiled by the Queen Mother, in the centre of London. We have very happy memories of your guiding kindness for which we were very grateful.

Angela Conner Bulmer

Sculptor

Once again, thank you for making a smooth entry and exit possible for the Postcards from Tibet crew and equipment. We shot wonderful footage in India and are now starting the post-production phase. We look forward to the possibility of shooting again in India and hope to work with you. Thank you again.

Valerie A. Mrak

Producer - Lioness Films

It is with great pleasure and pleasing note we would like to reciprocate our appreciation for your valuable contribution to the making of a commercial “West Myth”. It will be not in any way an exaggeration to say that your high standard of skill in professional service and clear high standing with the Customs and other services involved in the matter of clearance is the key to our success in making the film. Thanking you for your excellent services for which we remain ever grateful.

Jean Paul Serresion

Cinematographer - Nitrate Films Ltd.

We wished to let you know how much we appreciated your contribution to the making of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” in India. Shipping can always be troublesome but your professional service and clear high standing with the custom services made it possible for us to achieve the remarkable feat of clearing 46 tons of equipment in just two days! Your hard work and commitment has been very appreciated and we are happy to say that we would highly recommend your company to anyone considering working in India. Thank you both for your excellent services and friendship.

Charles Salmon

Producer - The Jungle Book

As I am now leaving the BBC, I thought I would drop you a line to wish you well for the future. I am grateful to you for all your efforts on behalf of the Eastern Service. You have helped us to keep in touch with our listeners – and have done so with dispatch and economy. I have also enjoyed our many meetings on my visits to Delhi and the hospitality and kindness which you have always shown me. With best wishes for the future.

David Page

Former Editor - BBC South Asian Services

The remarkable man at the BBC Delhi office, known to us as Bali Sahib, was a customs clearing agent who, in my time, would ride his scooter to the airport at any hour and in any weather — even to clear a single radio cassette bound for London. It was an essential service, delivered with dedication by a man we deeply admired.

Sir Mark Tully

British Journalist and Bureau Chief - BBC New Delhi

Over the years, we’ve brought some of our most complex international films to India, including Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Slumdog Millionaire, Holy Smoke, and many others. Through shifting plans, evolving customs requirements, and demanding schedules, Bali And Company has been the one constant we’ve relied on. Their expertise, strong on-ground relationships, and ability to keep equipment moving smoothly have made a real difference. What truly sets them apart is their commitment. They treat every project as their own and stay involved until the very end. We can recommend Bali And Company without hesitation — they’ve earned our trust through years of consistent, thoughtful work.

Pravesh Sahni

Founder - India Take One Production

Across projects such as Viceroy’s House, Bride and Prejudice and Beecham House, filming across multiple regions in India with complex logistics and tight schedules, Bali And Company has been has been a consistently reliable partner. From handling period equipment and large-scale shipments to navigating permissions at heritage locations, they brought clarity and discipline to every stage. Beyond technical competence, they understand what delays mean to a production and how critical clear communication is when filming far from home. Their support has been central to how smoothly our India shoots have run.

Deepak Nayar

Producer - IMDb

Productions like The Amazing Race demand flawless logistics, with equipment and crews moving between cities overnight and no margin for error. Bali And Company has handled this pressure with calm precision season after season, anticipating challenges and ensuring everything is in place before it’s needed.Across other sensitive and fast-paced projects as well, they’ve shown consistency, discretion, and reliability. It’s rare to find a logistics partner who can keep pace with the unpredictability of television, and that is why we’ve continued working with Bali And Company for many years.

Madhurima Sen Bose

Director - Earthcare Productions

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