Asia · Southern Asia

🇮🇳 Cargo Insurance in India

India is a critical node in global supply chains, leveraging its strategic position along the Indian Ocean trade routes to act as a major exporter of pharmaceuticals, refined petroleum, and agricultural products. The country is currently undergoing a massive logistics transformation through the PM Gati Shakti initiative to reduce logistics costs and enhance multimodal connectivity.

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Country overview

Capital
New Delhi
Region
Asia · Southern Asia
Population
1,352,617,328
Currency
INR — Indian rupee
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Dial code
+91
ISO 2 / ISO 3
IN / IND
Time zones
Asia/Kolkata
CIO office
Singapore, Singapore

Country risk profile for India

Indicative risk indicators relevant to cargo shipments. Estimated by AI from public trade and risk data — not an official rating.

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Main international airports in India

DEL
ICAO VIDP

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi

The busiest cargo hub in India, handling the highest volume of international freight and featuring extensive transshipment facilities.

BOM
ICAO VABB

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Mumbai

A primary gateway for western India, specializing in pharmaceutical and perishable goods export.

BLR
ICAO VOBL

Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru

A leading logistics hub for the tech and e-commerce sectors, featuring a dedicated cold chain for electronics and pharmaceuticals.

MAA
ICAO VOMM

Chennai International Airport

Chennai

Major air cargo terminal serving Southern India's automotive and manufacturing corridors.

HYD
ICAO VOHS

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Hyderabad

Rapidly growing cargo hub with significant pharmaceutical export volumes and a specialized Pharma Zone.

Main ports in India

Container

Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva)

Navi Mumbai

The largest container port in India, handling over half of the country's containerized international trade.

Container/Bulk/Oil

Mundra Port

Mundra

The largest private port in India and a major hub for bulk, containers, and chemical cargo.

Bulk/Oil

Deendayal Port

Kandla

A major hub for crude oil and petroleum product imports, serving northern and western India.

Bulk/Oil

Paradip Port

Paradip

A strategic deep-water port on the east coast, pivotal for coal and iron ore exports.

Container/Ro-Ro

Chennai Port

Chennai

Major container port on the Coromandel Coast, serving as a gateway for the manufacturing South.

Cargo insurance for air, sea, road and rail shipments in India

Air freight (all-risk ICC A)
Sea freight (containers & break-bulk)
Road haulage transit
Rail freight (Eurasian corridors)
Temperature-controlled cargo
High-value & project cargo

Shipments to and from India are handled by CIO's Asia-Pacific office in Singapore, Singapore. Covers ASEAN, China, Japan, India, Oceania, Australia and New Zealand.

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