Ports We Serve: Kandla, Mundra and Beyond
Globelink Shipping and Logistics works two of India's busiest gateways from one office in Gandhidham: Deendayal Port at Kandla, with its out-port at Tuna Tekra, and Mundra Port. Our team also handles cargo at Nava Sheva, Hazira and Chennai. Both sit on the Gulf of Kutch, a short drive apart, but they suit different cargo. Choosing the right one for each shipment saves time at the berth and money on the way inland.
Gulf of Kutch ports, a short drive from our Gandhidham office
Ports along the coast, run by our team from Gandhidham
Schematic, not to scale.
Worked by our own team
Deendayal Port, Kandla
Dry bulk, break-bulk, liquid and project cargo on a tidal creek, worked by our own team.
Worked by our own team Our services at Kandla Mundra, GujaratMundra Port
Deep-water container terminals with frequent sailings and rail links inland, worked by our own team.
Worked by our own team Our services at Mundra Tuna, GujaratTuna Tekra
Kandla's out-port in the Gulf of Kutch for dry bulk, worked by our own team.
Worked by our own team Our services at Tuna Tekra Navi Mumbai, MaharashtraNava Sheva (JNPT)
One of India's leading container ports, near Mumbai, handled by our team.
Worked by our own team Our services at Nava Sheva Hazira, Surat, GujaratHazira
Terminal cluster near Surat serving south Gujarat industry, handled by our team.
Worked by our own team Our services at Hazira Chennai, Tamil NaduChennai Port
East coast gateway for South India and Far East lanes, handled by our team.
Worked by our own team Our services at ChennaiKandla and Mundra at a glance
| Deendayal Port, Kandla | Mundra Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Operated by | Deendayal Port Authority (a major port) | Adani Ports and SEZ (a commercial port) |
| Setting | Tidal creek, with out-port operations at Tuna Tekra | Deep water on the open coast |
| Best known for | Dry bulk, break-bulk, liquid bulk and project cargo | Containers, plus bulk, liquid and multipurpose cargo |
| Typical vessels we work | Mini-bulkers and coasters up to Supramax | Container ships and multipurpose vessels |
| Inland links | Road to Gandhidham, Anjar and beyond; rail sidings | Road, and rail links into North and Central India |
| Our services there | Agency, stevedoring, customs, storage, haulage | Agency, customs, CFS, forwarding, road and rail haulage |
Which port suits your cargo?
- Dry bulk and break-bulk such as coal, fertiliser, salt, grains, timber and steel usually move best through Kandla, where berths, open storage and experienced labour are built around them.
- Containerised cargo on regular lanes usually moves best through Mundra, with frequent mainline and feeder sailings and container rail to inland depots.
- Project and heavy-lift cargo can work at either port. The choice depends on the vessel, the berth, the lift plan and the road route to site.
- Cargo bound for North India by rail often favours Mundra's rail connectivity, especially for regular container volumes.
When the answer is not obvious, we compare both ports on berth availability, handling rates, inland transport and total landed cost, and recommend one before you fix the vessel or book the space.
One team at both ports
Our office in Subhashnagar, Gandhidham sits between the two ports, so the same team boards vessels, attends customs examinations and supervises loading at Kandla and Mundra. You deal with one coordinator whichever port your cargo uses, and a move can switch ports without changing providers.
Ports FAQs
Can you handle a vessel at Kandla and its cargo at Mundra?
Yes. Our team works both ports daily, so agency, stevedoring, customs and transport can be split across them under one plan.
Is Tuna Tekra part of Kandla?
Yes. Tuna Tekra is an out-port of Deendayal Port, Kandla, used for dry-bulk operations. We work vessels there as well as at the main Kandla berths.
Does your own team handle Nava Sheva, Hazira and Chennai?
Yes. Our own team handles every port we serve, with Nava Sheva, Hazira and Chennai run from Gandhidham alongside Kandla, Tuna Tekra and Mundra.
How far apart are Kandla and Mundra?
They are a short road journey apart along the Gulf of Kutch, and both are within easy reach of our Gandhidham office.
Let's get your cargo moving
Send your cargo details and target dates. We will come back with one plan and one quote covering every stage.