Landed Cost Economics: 1,000 kg Consignment from Ahmedabad to Newark, NJ (USA)
Real-world financial audit comparing scheduled air cargo with ocean container options
To assist Gujarat exporters in selecting the optimal freight mode, our logistics desk modeled the true landed cost of shipping a standardized 1,000 kg (4 cubic meter) export shipment of engineering components from Ahmedabad to Newark, New Jersey.
The calculation accounts for inland trucking, terminal handling charges (THC), freight rate, customs clearance, and inventory carrying cost.
| Cost Component | Air Cargo (SVPI via Dubai) | Ocean LCL (ICD Sanand via Mundra) | Ocean FCL 20ft (Full Dedicated) |
|---|---|---|---|
Transit Time | 3 to 4 days | 28 to 34 days | 24 to 28 days |
Base Freight Cost | $4,850 ($4.85/kg) | $680 ($0.68/kg allocated) | $2,850 (Flat container rate) |
Terminal & Port Handling | ₹18,500 ($220) | ₹32,000 ($385) | ₹48,000 ($575) |
Inventory Holding Cost (12% APR) | $42 (Negligible) | $340 (Working capital tied) | $310 (Working capital tied) |
Total Landed Logistics Cost | $5,112 | $1,405 | $3,735 (Economical at >3,000 kg) |
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