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Data refreshed 23 Feb 2026Freight Rates Malaysia to India | FCL Shipping & Transit Times
Tracked container flow on this lane is currently about 15.7k TEU/mo. Typical transit is around 11.5 days. 12-week avg Malaysia -> India. India -> Malaysia is 13.5 days. Latest observed range: 7-14.5 days. Get live prices, schedules and documents.
Malaysia traffic
2.4M TEU/mo
12-week avg tracked country container traffic
Malaysia → India
63%
Share of tracked two-way lane volume
India → Malaysia
37%
Share of tracked two-way lane volume
Global container trade
24.6M TEU/mo
This lane is about 0.1% of tracked global volume
Trade Snapshot: Malaysia → India
Latest tracked refresh: 23 Feb 2026
Top shipping lines
Top shipping lines on Malaysia → India
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Country context
Origin and destination country snapshot
Country-level port activity and top partner-region mix from public location stats.
Malaysia
Popular pairs
49
Port pairs shown on this lane
Avg monthly traffic
2.4M TEU/mo
12-week avg tracked volume
Latest week
145.1k TEU/wk
23 Feb 2026
Top export regions
Top import regions
India
Popular pairs
49
Port pairs shown on this lane
Avg monthly traffic
2.1M TEU/mo
12-week avg tracked volume
Latest week
78k TEU/wk
23 Feb 2026
Top export regions
Top import regions
Top Commodities Traded (Malaysia → India)
From DGCI&S / analysis briefs & sector reports
Mineral Fuels & Oils (HS-27)
Palm oil, petroleum products, refined oils. Malaysia is second largest palm oil producer. US$5.2B (2024).
Electrical Machinery (HS-85)
Electronic components, semiconductors, electrical equipment. US$3.1B (2024).
Organic Chemicals (HS-29)
Chemical products, pharmaceutical intermediates. US$1.9B (2024).
Plastics & Polymers (HS-39)
Plastic resins, polymers, plastic articles. US$1.4B (2024).
Major Ports & Transit Benchmarks
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Origins (Malaysia):
Destinations (India):
Carriers:
| Port Pair | Service | Transit | Cut-off (typ.) | Free Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johor Bahru (MY) → Pipavav (Victor) Port | Direct | 7-14.5 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Port Klang West (Pelabuhan Klang) → Chennai | Direct / T/S | 7-14.5 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Penang (Georgetown) → Chennai | Direct | 7-14.5 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Kuching, Sarawak → Chennai | Direct | 7-14.5 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 |
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Malaysia →India
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