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📊 International Kochi Removals Facts: Kochi (Cochin) is a major port city on India’s southwest coast, served by Cochin Port. Sea freight takes 5–6 weeks from UK. A 20ft container holds a typical 3-bedroom home.
Kochi Moving & Shipping Cost: £3,000–£6,900 depending on volume. As a port city, Kochi saves £300–£800 vs inland cities like Bangalore or Hyderabad. NRIs qualifying for Transfer of Residence save £2,000–£6,000 in customs duties. Get your UK to Kochi shipping quote below.
We are the official online platform for three FIDI-FAIM and BAR Overseas certified international moving companies. For 16 years, they have trusted us to connect customers with specialist UK to Kochi international movers who handle this exact route.
Whether you're shipping to Kochi from UK for the first time, an NRI returning after years abroad, or relocating for work in Kerala’s growing IT, healthcare, or maritime sectors, we match you with one of our three certified partners who handles everything—from packing in the UK to customs clearance at Cochin Port and delivery across the city.
Over 850,000+ customer requests since 2010, we’ve learned what matters most when moving to coastal South India. Our service is completely free. You pay the mover directly.
Kochi is served by **Cochin Port**, one of India’s busiest and most modern ports on the Arabian Sea. While it has fewer weekly sailings than Mumbai or Chennai, it offers direct access for Kerala—avoiding costly inland transport.
Kochi—known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”—is Kerala’s commercial capital, with a strong NRI community, growing IT parks (like Infopark Kakkanad), and world-class healthcare. Whether you’re returning home or relocating for work, our certified movers specialise in Kerala logistics.
All quotes include door-to-door delivery to any address in Kochi and surrounding areas:
Our service handles complete households—with expert packing for Kochi’s hot, humid, and coastal climate.
⚠️ Kochi Climate Warning: Kochi has high year-round humidity, heavy monsoons (June–September), and salt-laden coastal air. Wooden furniture may warp, leather can mildew, and electronics risk corrosion. Consider shipping only high-value or sentimental items—and buying climate-appropriate furniture locally.
Prohibited: Firearms, narcotics, pornographic material, counterfeit currency.
Restricted (permits needed): Alcohol, tobacco, prescription meds, plants, seeds.
Our movers advise during your pre-move survey.
If you’re an NRI returning permanently, you may qualify for duty-free import under TR rules—saving £2,000–£6,000 in customs duties at Cochin Port.
⚠️ Important: You must be physically present in India when your shipment clears customs at Cochin Port. Original documents required.
Kochi is ideal for those returning to Kerala—it avoids the high inland transport costs of routing through Chennai or Mumbai.
From £1,600 (shared container) to £6,900 (full 40ft). Typical 3-bed house: £3,000–£4,600. As a port city, Kochi is cheaper than inland destinations.
5–6 weeks to Cochin Port, plus 3–5 days for customs and delivery. Total: 6–8 weeks door-to-door.
Yes—all quotes include door-to-door delivery across Greater Kochi, including Infopark Kakkanad, Marine Drive, and Ernakulam.
Yes—if claiming TR. You must be present with original documents when your container arrives at Cochin Port.
Yes—Cochin Port is modern, well-managed, and experienced with NRI shipments and TR documentation.
Get your free UK to Kochi removals quote from certified international movers.
We are the official online platform for three FIDI-FAIM and BAR Overseas certified international moving companies. Since 2010, they have trusted us to connect them with customers seeking international removals UK to Kochi and worldwide.
Our platform is led by Darren Benjamin, who has run this service since launch. His information is verifiable on Companies House. He also has over a decade of additional experience in the moving industry, including his role as Secretary of ONEMOVE LIMITED since 2013.
Our service is completely free. You pay the mover directly. We share the name of your matched mover before you agree to anything.
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