Global Port Directory

Chennai Port Code (INMAA)

Chennai, India uses UN/LOCODE INMAA. Find its location, port type, coordinates, aliases, and related shipping routes.

UN/LOCODE
INMAA
Country
India
Type
both
Region
Asia
Also known as
Madras

Chennai is listed in CargoEnter's port directory under UN/LOCODE INMAA. The code combines the ISO country code IN with a three-character location identifier.

UN/LOCODE values help normalize port references across carrier milestones, shipping documents, and route data. Always confirm the terminal or facility when a city contains multiple cargo locations.

Browse related port-to-port routes to review approximate routing and transit-time context.

Shipping routes through Chennai

29 routes are listed for Chennai.

  • Chennai to Antwerp: 18–26 days by sea.
  • Chennai to Charleston: 26–35 days by sea.
  • Chennai to Dammam: 4–8 days by sea.
  • Chennai to Dubai: 4–8 days by sea.
  • Chennai to Felixstowe: 18–26 days by sea.
  • Chennai to Hamburg: 18–26 days by sea.
  • Chennai to Jeddah: 4–8 days by sea.
  • Chennai to Khalifa Port: 4–8 days by sea.

Container depots in Chennai

Confirm the assigned depot in your carrier release instructions.

Documents for cargo through India

Customs authority: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Estimated clearance time: 3-7 business days typical.

  • Commercial Invoice (required): Detailed with CIF value
  • Packing List (required): Complete packaging details
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Transport document
  • Bill of Entry (required): Filed via ICEGATE
  • IEC Certificate (required): Import Export Code from DGFT

Customs in India

Indian Customs uses ICEGATE electronic system. Import duties can be complex with Basic Customs Duty, IGST, and various cesses. GST is 18% standard. Many products require BIS certification. Food products need FSSAI approval. Import licensing required for some categories.

Wood packaging rules for India

India requires ISPM 15 treated and marked wood packaging, such as pallets and crates. Treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB).

Holidays that can affect this cargo

Check the dates for the current year and allow extra time around them.

  • Diwali (Festival of Lights) (India): high impact, customs closed.
  • Independence Day (India): medium impact, customs closed, ports closed.

Free trade zones in India

Using this port reference

Use the UN/LOCODE and coordinates on this page to normalize Chennai Port Code (INMAA) in bookings, route data, milestone imports, and shipping documents. Confirm the exact terminal because one port area can contain several facilities.

Data limitations

Directory information supports route identification and planning. It is not a live berth schedule, terminal appointment system, or substitute for instructions from the carrier and terminal operator.

Shipping routes for Chennai

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Frequently asked questions

What is the port code for Chennai?

The UN/LOCODE for Chennai, India is INMAA.

Does the port code identify the terminal?

No. A UN/LOCODE identifies the port or location. Confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or terminal operator.