Door-to-Door International Logistics for Indian Importers and Exporters
Multimodal Logistic Systems Private Limited provides turnkey export-import management for Indian businesses, covering five areas: door-to-door international logistics, statutory EXIM registrations, marine cargo insurance, export-import consultancy, and resolution of Indian Customs queries. We coordinate shipments on India's major trade lanes to Africa, Europe, North America, Australia and South America, and handle the registrations, certificates and customs documentation an Indian importer or exporter needs at each stage.
Door-to-door international logistics
We coordinate door-to-door movement of shipments between India and ports across major ports between India–Africa, India–Europe, India–North America, India–Australia and India–South America.
Statutory registrations for export-import
We handle the registrations and certificates Indian importers and exporters need, including:
- ICEGATE services: ICEGATE registration, AD Code registration, port registration
- Import Export Code (IEC): new registration, updation, modification
- Digital Signature Certificates (DSC): DGFT IEC DSC, ICEGATE DSC, Class 3 DSC
- Export incentive scrips: RoDTEP, RoSCTL
- Council and board registrations: RCMC, FSSAI, APEDA, Spice Board, Tea Board, Coffee Board, MPEDA, Coconut Board
- Cross-border finance and taxation: tax refunds, rebates, IGST refund, duty drawback
- Certificates of origin: SAFTA, SAPTA, APTA, GSTP, ISFTA, IMCECA, CECA, GSP
- Legal Metrology (LMPC) certification
- EPR authorisation: plastic, e-waste, battery
- GACC registration for Indian food exporters shipping to China
- Membership services: FIEO membership, Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) membership
Export-import work is time-critical. As an EXIM management services provider, Multimodal coordinates these registrations and certifications so shipments move without delay at the border.
Marine cargo insurance
We arrange marine insurance for export-import shipments, with policies typically issued within an hour. See our dedicated Marine Cargo Insurance page for coverage details.
Export-import consultancy
Our consultancy work includes:
- Structuring machinery and raw material imports to minimise duty.
- Advising on supplier payment structures for machinery imports.
- Advising on duty deferment schemes available to importers, such as bonded warehousing
- Reducing the logistics cost of importing spare parts
- Other consultancy matched to an importer's specific need
Handling Customs queries — our track record
Door-to-door movement raises two recurring problems, and this is where our experience concentrates:
- Reliable global logistics management. Door-to-door shipment can run into all kinds of avoidable complications. We keep the process simple and efficient by managing it end to end.
- Resolving Customs queries. Indian Customs raises a wide range of queries during clearance. We have extensive experience handling these on both the import and export side.
Products we have handled
Over more than two decades, we have handled import and export of a wide range of goods, including electronics, building materials, drawer slides and other hardware components, chemicals, fabric, scrap metal, capital goods, furniture, drones and drone components, LED lighting fixtures, medical instruments, surgical machines, minerals, electric vehicles, heavy machinery, robots, gems and jewellery, shopping trolleys, wheelchairs, motorcycles, high-end cars, all-terrain vehicles, walkie-talkies, mobile phones, fishing equipment, lubricants and engine oil, used machinery, bamboo blinds, printing machinery, solar water heaters, laser cutting and engraving machines, refrigeration systems, measurement equipment, tractors and ceramic ware.
To discuss a shipment not listed here, contact us directly.
Frequently asked questions
What does door-to-door international logistics mean?
It means Multimodal coordinates your shipment from the supplier's or factory's premises to its final destination, managing transport, customs clearance at both ends, and the documentation in between, so you deal with one point of contact rather than separate transporters, brokers and customs agents.
Which trade routes does Multimodal cover?
We coordinate shipments between India and major ports across Africa, Europe, North America, Australia and South America. See the route list above for specific ports.
Does Multimodal handle Import Export Code (IEC) registration?
Yes. We handle new IEC registration as well as updates and modifications to an existing IEC.
Can Multimodal arrange marine cargo insurance quickly?
Yes, we can arrange a marine insurance policy for an export-import shipment on short notice. See our Marine Cargo Insurance page for details.
Does Multimodal help with duty drawback and IGST refund claims?
Yes, this falls under our cross-border finance and taxation services, alongside tax refunds, rebates and duty drawback claims.
What kinds of goods has Multimodal shipped?
A wide range, including electronics, machinery, chemicals, vehicles, medical instruments and industrial equipment. See the full list above, or contact us to ask about a specific product.
For a specific shipment, registration or Customs query, contact a Multimodal specialist: +91 93733 11838 or info@multimodal.biz.