The Cargoking team coordinating international freight from the Mumbai head office

About Cargoking Shipping & Logistics: international freight forwarder in Mumbai, India

Cargoking Shipping & Logistics is an international freight forwarder and import export logistics company headquartered in Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, India. Established in 2000 by Pragnesh Patel, we manage air, sea, road and rail transport for manufacturers, importers and exporters worldwide who need reliable execution and clear communication.

  • Since 2000
  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified
  • MTO Registered
  • FFFAI Member
  • MSME Registered
Pragnesh Patel, Founder and CEO of Cargoking Shipping & Logistics, speaking at an industry panel
Pragnesh PatelFounder & CEO

Founder & CEO

How does international experience protect your shipments?

Managing complex trade lanes requires deep familiarity with how carriers and port authorities operate under pressure. Pragnesh Patel has spent more than 25 years in international freight forwarding, customs compliance and trade documentation. He founded Cargoking on a fundamental belief: a logistics provider proves its worth the moment an unexpected hurdle disrupts the supply chain. A vessel rolls, a document is queried, a consignee changes at the last minute.

Remaining active at the same operational helm for decades builds direct relationships with major shipping lines and the practical expertise needed to spot potential transit bottlenecks days before they affect your delivery schedule.

Every shipment is a business commitment. The responsibility is to move cargo with clarity, compliance and dependable execution from start to finish.

That belief set the operating method the company still runs on: plan carefully, document correctly, communicate clearly and stay accountable until the cargo is delivered.

Who we are

A shipping and logistics company accountable from booking to delivery

We plan the route, book the capacity, prepare the paperwork and stay on the file until the cargo is delivered. Nothing is handed down a chain of intermediaries, which is why most of our business is repeat business.

More than 500 businesses ship with us, from first-time exporters to manufacturers running regular containers, and a good number have done so for more than a decade, through staff changes on both sides, policy changes and shifting freight markets. In this trade, tenure is the one reference that cannot be manufactured.

25+Years in operation
500+Business clients
100+Agent partners
6Continents served
2Registered entities
24/7Operations desk

Capabilities

What freight forwarding and logistics services do we offer for import and export cargo?

Our operating team coordinates complete cargo movements from initial enquiry to final delivery across multiple transport modes and specialised handling requirements.

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Industries we serve

Which industries do we handle freight forwarding for from India?

We handle export and import freight for automotive, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, engineering and chemical businesses. Every industry ships on different schedules and regulatory requirements, so each one gets its own handling plan.

Automotive

OEM components, aftermarket spares and complete CKD units, with careful load planning and scheduled transport to keep overseas assembly lines supplied.

Pharmaceuticals

Time-critical medical shipments under temperature-controlled handling, routed to stay within their required thermal range.

Manufacturing

Industrial capital goods, raw materials and finished textiles through FCL and LCL ocean freight, on whichever option gives the lower landed cost for your volume.

Retail and e-commerce

Order fulfilment, global distribution and regular consolidations for apparel and bulk retail cargo bound for international markets.

Engineering

Heavy machinery and industrial plant assets moved on flat-rack containers and low-bed trailers, with road permits and crane loading coordinated.

Chemicals

Regulated products and hazardous materials classified, packed, labelled and declared under international maritime and aviation codes.

How we work

How do we run every shipment?

Paperwork discrepancies are a common reason for customs clearance delays. Our team oversees freight planning, booking and final delivery, coordinates ground movements across major sea and air gateways, monitors container stuffing and factory loading schedules and manages export documentation to keep your shipment moving steadily. Every file runs on five standards.

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01

Plan before you book

Mode and carrier are chosen against your deadline and landed cost, not against whatever is easiest to reserve.

02

Documents checked before dispatch

Our team verifies your commercial invoice, HSN codes and bill of lading in-house before official filings are made by our licensed clearance partners.

03

One coordinator owns the file

Every account gets a named specialist who follows your shipment from the first question to final delivery, so you do not have to repeat details. Accountability does not transfer at the port.

04

Updates without chasing

Milestones are pushed to you, so you stay informed without needing to chase. Our 24/7 operations desk handles exceptions when they happen, not the next morning.

05

Transparent quotations

Every quotation itemises handling charges and destination fees upfront, including the costs some quotations leave out, giving you financial clarity before you book.

Accreditation

What licences and registrations back our operations?

As an MTO registered freight forwarder and FFFAI member, Cargoking holds the registrations that matter when cargo crosses a border, and clients can verify every one of them. Copies are available on request for vendor onboarding, and details are listed on our certifications page.

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CredentialGoverning authority or bodyOperational scope
Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO)Directorate General of Shipping, Government of IndiaRegistered to issue multimodal transport documents for cargo moving by more than one mode
ISO 9001:2015 CertificationAccredited certification bodyAudited quality management across operations
FFFAI MembershipFederation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in IndiaNational industry body for freight forwarders in India
MSME RegistrationMinistry of Micro, Small and Medium EnterprisesRegistered business entity in India

Worldwide agent network

Which countries do we ship to from India?

We provide global freight forwarding services from India to six continents, through direct partnerships with 100+ overseas agents and our own registered company in Kenya. A booking placed with our team is handled by someone accountable at the destination, rather than an unverified agency network.

6Continents served
100+Agent partners
2Registered entities
24/7Operations desk
AsiaIndia · China · Singapore · Indonesia

Our home region, with nationwide collection by road and rail and agent coverage across the major Asian gateways.

Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates and the Gulf

Our shortest international lane, with consolidated and full-container sea freight alongside air cargo.

EuropeUnited Kingdom · Poland · wider EU

FCL, LCL and air freight on established lanes, backed by pre-checked Indian export paperwork.

AfricaKenya · Uganda · East and West Africa

Because Cargoking operates a registered company in Kenya, African movements run through our own entity rather than only an agent.

AmericasUnited States · Brazil · North and South America

Long-haul ocean and air transport, with documentation and classification completed before departure.

OceaniaAustralia · New Zealand · Pacific islands

Covered through our worldwide agent network, on the sailing and routing that suits the commodity and the deadline.

Milestones

How the business grew through disciplined execution

Our company history reflects steady, careful growth built on reliable execution and trusted client relationships.

2000

Company founded

The company started with a hands-on freight coordination model built around a small group of exporters.

2014

National footprint

Expanded our reach across major Indian industrial hubs to support chemical, engineering and retail clients.

2018

Global agent network

Established direct partnerships with 100+ international agents to reach key trade lanes without unnecessary middlemen.

2023

500+ clients

Reached 500+ active business clients across import, export, warehousing and project cargo.

Inside the Cargoking office in Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, where freight and customs teams work together

Where we work from

Why does our Mumbai location matter for global shipping and logistics?

Cargoking operates from Ghatkopar West, within working reach of Nhava Sheva (JNPT), one of India’s busiest container ports, and the air cargo terminal at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). That proximity lets our team follow up port inspections and terminal queries quickly.

The city is also where carriers, consolidators and CFS operators are concentrated. Being inside that network means space on a tight sailing or a busy cargo flight can often be found by making a call.

Cargoking is also a registered company in Kenya, so East African movements clear through our own entity on the ground rather than an agent acting on our behalf. Cargo itself comes from everywhere: manufacturers across Maharashtra, Gujarat and further inland feed the export gateways by road and rail, so a client in Pune deals with exactly the same team as one in Andheri.

  • Head office in Ghatkopar West
  • Nhava Sheva and BOM within working reach
  • Inland manufacturing connections by road and rail
  • Centralised paperwork control for outbound shipments

FAQ

About Cargoking: frequently asked questions

Cargoking Shipping & Logistics is an international freight forwarder headquartered in Mumbai, India, moving import and export cargo by air, sea, road and rail. We plan the route, book the capacity, check the paperwork and coordinate delivery for more than 500 business clients across six continents. See our full range of freight and logistics services.

Cargoking has been moving freight since 2000 and is led by its Founder and CEO, Pragnesh Patel. He brings more than 25 years of experience in international freight forwarding, customs compliance and trade documentation, and stays involved in day-to-day operations and carrier relationships.

Cargoking is a freight forwarder that plans, books and coordinates your shipment itself, rather than passing it down a chain of intermediaries. One named coordinator owns your file from booking to delivery, and at destination we work with agent partners we deal with directly or through our own registered company in Kenya.

Our head office is at 1210, 86 Central by Crystal Group, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai 400086, India, and we also operate a registered company in Kenya. Beyond India and Kenya, shipments are handled through 100+ agent partners across six continents, with established markets including the UAE, the UK, Poland, the USA, Brazil, Uganda, China, Singapore and Indonesia.

We share copies of our ISO 9001:2015 certificate, MTO registration with DG Shipping, FFFAI membership and MSME registration on request, and the details are on our certifications page. MTO (Multimodal Transport Operator) registration allows us to issue a single multimodal transport document for cargo that moves by more than one mode, such as road and sea, so one party is accountable for the combined journey.

Customs filings are completed through our licensed customs clearance partners, while our own team checks your documents in-house before dispatch. We verify commercial invoices, HSN codes and bills of lading internally, which reduces the risk of customs queries at the port. Learn more about our DGFT and customs documentation support.

Yes, we collect from each supplier by road or rail, consolidate the goods and ship them as one export consignment. Our warehousing and consolidation service keeps documentation central, so overseas buyers deal with one set of paperwork and one coordinator instead of several.

Your coordinator tells you as soon as we know, explains the cause and sets out the options, such as rebooking, rerouting or switching mode. Our 24/7 operations desk handles schedule changes and after-hours queries, so exceptions are worked on when they happen, not the next morning.

Share the pickup and delivery locations, commodity and HS code, gross weight, dimensions or volume, packing type, agreed Incoterm and delivery deadline. For dangerous goods add the UN number and Safety Data Sheet, and for temperature-sensitive cargo the required range. Send it through our contact page, email info@cargoking.in or call +91 8591517489, and most enquiries receive a considered option and an indicative price the same working day.

Yes, we handle hazardous materials, temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments, heavy machinery and project cargo. Dangerous goods are planned through our hazardous cargo handling service, temperature ranges are agreed in writing before booking under our temperature-controlled logistics service, and over-dimensional loads are planned with the right equipment and road permits.

More questions? Read our full FAQ page, or find direct lines for exports, accounts and overseas desks on our contact page.

Containers at a port terminal ready for onward shipment

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