Buying in India? LY2N handles the sea transport of your goods from Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Cochin and other Indian ports to Casablanca, including customs clearance and delivery to your premises. Through our network of agents in India, we take charge of your goods at the port or directly at your supplier's, including inland.

Our transport solutions from India

• Full container load (FCL) : 20' Dry, 40' Dry, 40' High Cube. The most cost-effective option once your volume exceeds about 15 cubic metres.
• Groupage (LCL) : for a few pallets or a first order, you only pay for the space used.
• Inland pick-up : from the inland container depots (ICD) of Delhi, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Ahmedabad or Morbi, transport to the port of loading.
• Out-of-gauge and heavy cargo : machinery and industrial equipment, by Flat Rack, Open Top or breakbulk.

What our customers import from India

Yarn and fabrics, textiles and clothing, ceramic tiles and granite, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, spices and food products, car parts, steel, machinery… India is a competitive supplier for many Moroccan industrial and commercial sectors.

Ports of loading and discharge

India (loading)	Morocco (discharge)
West coast: Nhava Sheva (JNPT, Mumbai), Mundra, Hazira	Casablanca
South and east coast: Chennai, Cochin, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata	Casablanca
Inland depots (ICD): Delhi, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Morbi	Casablanca, Tanger Med (depending on service)

Indicative transit times

Route	Indicative port-to-port transit time
Nhava Sheva, Mundra → Casablanca	35 to 45 days
Chennai, Cochin, Tuticorin → Casablanca	40 to 50 days
Inland depot (ICD) → Indian port	+ 3 to 7 days

Indicative transit times, excluding customs clearance. With vessels currently avoiding the Suez Canal, most services sail around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope, with one or more transhipments. We give you a precise transit time with every quote.

How your import works with LY2N

1. Quote : tell us your supplier's address or the port of loading and the type and volume of your goods. You receive a detailed offer within one business day.
2. Booking : our agent in India books space with the shipping line and agrees the loading date with your supplier.
3. Loading and departure : container stuffing, export formalities in India, issuance of the bill of lading. We check the draft B/L with you before it is issued.
4. Tracking : we track your container, including transhipments, until it arrives in Casablanca.
5. Customs clearance : our licensed customs broker prepares the declaration before the vessel arrives.
6. Delivery : to your warehouse, factory or site, anywhere in Morocco.

Customs duties on Indian products

Morocco and India have no free trade agreement: goods of Indian origin pay standard customs duties, plus import VAT. The amount depends on the tariff classification of each product. We give you an estimate of duties and taxes before shipment, so you know the real cost of your purchase. See also our page customs clearance in Casablanca.

Required documents

• Commercial invoice and packing list
• Bill of lading (B/L): original, telex release or seaway bill
• Certificate of origin
• Domiciled import commitment (via PortNet)
• Depending on the goods: health or phytosanitary certificates, safety data sheets, certificates of conformity

Our tips for importing from India without delays

• Check the consignee on the B/L : the name, address and ID number (ICE) of the Moroccan importer must be correct. An error blocks the release of documents on arrival.
• Choose the right type of B/L : original, telex release or seaway bill. The release method determines when you can collect your goods.
• Agree payment terms before departure : a change after the vessel sails leads to extra charges and delays.
• Plan for longer transit times : with ships sailing around Africa, order earlier to avoid stock shortages.
• Prepare the customs file during transit : import commitment and documents ready before arrival, to avoid storage and demurrage charges.

Why choose LY2N for your imports from India

• A network of agents in India, present in the country's main ports and inland depots.
• Closely monitored rates : freight rates from India change fast, so we check with our partners for every request.
• Transport and customs clearance together with our sister company, a licensed customs broker: a single point of contact all the way to your door.
• Document checks before departure: B/L, invoice and packing list checked to avoid delays on arrival.
• A fast response : quote within one business day.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a container take from India to Morocco?

Currently allow 35 to 45 days port to port from Nhava Sheva or Mundra, a little longer from the south and east coast. With ships sailing around Africa because of the situation in the Red Sea, transit times are longer than before. Add a few days for customs clearance and delivery.

Do Indian goods pay customs duties in Morocco?

Yes. There is no free trade agreement between Morocco and India: standard customs duties apply, as well as import VAT. We give you an estimate before shipment.

Can you collect goods inland in India?

Yes. Our agents collect the goods from your supplier or from an inland depot (ICD) such as Delhi, Ludhiana, Ahmedabad or Morbi, and transport them to the port of loading.

What is a telex release or a seaway bill?

These are bills of lading with no paper original to present: the goods can be released at destination without waiting for originals to arrive by courier. They speed up container release, provided the supplier has been paid as agreed.

Full container or groupage from India?

Groupage (LCL) suits small volumes and first orders. From around fifteen cubic metres, a full container usually becomes cheaper and simpler to clear through customs.

Do you deliver anywhere in Morocco?

Yes. After customs clearance, we deliver to your address anywhere in Morocco.