Transportation Shipment in Chennai

About Siva Shipping — A Name Built on Trust at Chennai’s Shores

Chennai is one of India’s most important port cities. It handles millions of tonnes of cargo every year. And behind every smooth shipment — every container that clears customs on time, every vessel that gets berthed without delay — there’s a team of logistics professionals working quietly behind the scenes.

Siva Shipping is one of those teams.

We are a full-service marine logistics company in India, headquartered in Chennai, with operational presence across major ports including Ennore (Kamarajar Port), Tuticorin, Mumbai, JNPT, and Mundra.

We started with a simple belief: businesses deserve a shipping partner who actually picks up the phone, who knows the port officer by name, who understands the difference between a bill of lading and a letter of credit — and who uses that knowledge to protect your cargo and your commercial interests.

Over the years, we’ve worked with manufacturers, exporters, importers, infrastructure giants, oil & gas companies, and small businesses taking their first step into international trade. Each one came to us with a different challenge. Each one left with their cargo delivered and their trust earned.

Our team is built from people who grew up in this industry — port superintendents, licensed customs agents, freight coordinators, and marine operations specialists. When you work with Siva Shipping, you’re not handing your consignment to a call centre. You’re working with professionals who’ve stood on the dock at 3 a.m. making sure things go right.

Our Shipping & Logistics Services in Chennai

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all logistics. Every cargo is different. Every route has its own challenges. Every client has a timeline that matters.

Here’s how we make sure your shipment moves — smoothly, safely, and on schedule.

Freight Forwarding

Think of freight forwarding as the master plan behind every shipment.

Before a single box moves, someone needs to figure out the fastest route, the most cost-effective carrier, the right vessel departure, and the documentation that ties it all together. That someone is us.

Our freight forwarding team handles FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), break-bulk cargo, and air freight — working with all major shipping lines to negotiate space and rates on your behalf.

We don’t just book space. We plan your shipment from origin to destination, anticipate delays before they happen, and keep you informed every step of the way.

What this means for you: No last-minute scrambling. No surprises at the port. Just your cargo, moving as planned.

Port Handling Services in Chennai

The port is where things get complicated — fast.

Berths fill up. Documentation queues are long. Stevedoring timelines shift. If you don’t have someone on the ground who knows how the port works, your cargo sits. And every day it sits, you’re paying for it.

Our port handling services in Chennai cover the entire terminal operation — berth coordination, stevedoring supervision, container stuffing and destuffing, cargo tallying, and vessel coordination at Chennai Port and Ennore Port.

We know the people. We know the processes. And we know how to move cargo through the terminal without unnecessary holds.

What this means for you: Faster turnaround. Lower demurrage risk. Cargo that doesn’t get stuck waiting for someone to make a call.

Customs Clearance

Customs is where even experienced exporters lose sleep.

One incorrect HS code. One missing certificate. One misaligned invoice value. And suddenly, your shipment is held. The vessel has sailed. Your buyer is waiting. And you’re on the phone trying to figure out what went wrong.

As a licensed Customs House Agent (CHA), Siva Shipping manages the complete customs clearance process for both imports and exports — bill of lading verification, duty assessment, DGFT coordination, certificate of origin, GST filings, and everything in between.

We’ve cleared everything from industrial machinery to food products, from chemicals to construction equipment. We know what each category requires — and we make sure the paperwork is right the first time.

What this means for you: Zero holds. Zero delays caused by documentation errors. Compliance you can trust.

Marine Support Services

Not every client who comes to us has cargo to move. Some have vessels to manage.

Our marine support division assists shipping companies, vessel operators, and offshore project managers with ship agency services — from port entry formalities and crew logistics to launch services, bunkering coordination, and vessel husbandry.

When a vessel arrives at Chennai Port, there’s a cascade of activities that need to happen: port entry permissions, pilot coordination, crew sign-on/sign-off, provision supply, bunker arrangements, and departure clearance. We handle all of it.

What this means for you: Your vessel is in good hands from the moment it enters Indian waters to the moment it departs.

Cargo Handling & Warehousing

Some cargo is straightforward. Some is not.

ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo), hazardous materials, temperature-sensitive goods, heavy machinery — each comes with its own handling requirements, regulatory obligations, and safety protocols.

Our cargo handling team is trained and equipped for all of it. We manage loading, unloading, lashing, securing, and tallying — and for clients who need it, we offer short-term bonded and general warehousing close to the port.

Every piece of cargo that passes through our hands is handled with the same care. Whether it’s a single pallet or a full project cargo consignment, we treat it as if it were our own.

What this means for you: Cargo that arrives the same way it left — intact, on time, and accounted for.