Origin collection
Pickup from your supplier or factory, with loading supervision where the cargo needs it.
Door-to-door, end to end
One file number from your supplier’s gate to your consignee’s floor. No handoffs, no gaps, no third party you have never spoken to.
Overview
Door-to-Door Delivery with King Freight Maritime
Most freight problems happen at the joins — between the haulier and the terminal, between origin and destination, between the forwarder and the customs broker. Every join is a place where responsibility can be disputed while your cargo sits still.
Door-to-door removes the joins. King Freight Maritime takes the movement from collection through export clearance, main leg, import clearance and final delivery, under a single file with a single person accountable for it.
What is included
Export clearance
Shipping bill filed and origin formalities completed by our own team.
Main leg
Ocean or air, chosen on what the deadline and the budget actually justify.
Import clearance
Destination customs handled by our agent network, with duties and taxes clarified before arrival.
Final mile
Delivery to the consignee’s address, including unloading arrangements where required.
One invoice
A single line-itemised invoice for the whole movement, reconcilable against the original quote.
At a glance
| Incoterm | Who arranges main carriage | Who clears import | Commonly used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXW | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer wants full control from the supplier’s gate |
| FOB | Buyer | Buyer | The most common Indian export term |
| CIF | Seller | Buyer | Seller quotes a landed-at-port price |
| DAP | Seller | Buyer | Delivered to the address, duty paid by buyer |
| DDP | Seller | Seller | Buyer wants a single all-in delivered price |
Incoterms determine who bears cost and risk at each stage. Choosing the wrong one is the single most common cause of unexpected charges. Ask us before the contract is signed, not after.
Documents we will need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Purchase order or contract
- Incoterm agreed in writing
- Consignee contact and delivery address with access notes
- Import licences where the commodity requires them
Frequently asked questions
Is door-to-door more expensive?
Line by line it can look higher, because it includes charges that are otherwise invoiced separately and often discovered late — origin handling, destination handling, last-mile delivery. Compared honestly against the true total of a port-to-port shipment, it is usually competitive, and it is far more predictable.
What does DDP actually commit the seller to?
Under DDP the seller bears everything including import duty and taxes at destination. It is attractive to buyers but risky for sellers, because you are accepting liability for a customs regime you may not operate in. We generally advise against quoting DDP into unfamiliar markets without checking the duty exposure first.
Can you deliver to a residential address?
Yes, but flag it early. Residential and restricted-access deliveries usually need a smaller vehicle, an appointment, and sometimes a tail-lift, none of which are included in a standard commercial delivery rate.
How do I track a door-to-door shipment?
You get milestone updates at collection, export clearance, departure, arrival, import clearance and delivery. If you would rather have them on WhatsApp than by email, say so and that is how they will come.
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