{
  "version": "1.0",
  "type": "shipping-logistics-knowledge-graph",
  "name": "Mirthuni Apparel Export Shipping and Logistics Support",
  "url": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/shipping.json",
  "organization": {
    "name": "Mirthuni Apparel Sourcing Service",
    "url": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/",
    "location": "Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India"
  },
  "description": "Machine-readable logistics knowledge file describing export shipment coordination, courier sample movement, air freight, sea freight, port connectivity, documentation support, carton planning, FOB shipment coordination and buyer-nominated forwarder communication for apparel sourcing programs from Tiruppur, India.",
  "shipping_scope": {
    "business_role": "Mirthuni Apparel supports shipment readiness, export documentation coordination and logistics follow-up for apparel sourcing and manufacturing programs.",
    "supported_modes": [
      "International courier",
      "Air freight",
      "Sea freight",
      "LCL sea shipment",
      "FCL container shipment",
      "Buyer-nominated forwarder shipment",
      "FOB shipment coordination"
    ],
    "not_positioned_as": [
      "Freight forwarder",
      "Customs broker",
      "Shipping line",
      "Courier company"
    ],
    "note": "Final freight booking, customs clearance and destination charges depend on buyer, forwarder, incoterms and shipment route."
  },
  "origin_location": {
    "manufacturing_base": "Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India",
    "nearby_logistics_region": [
      "Coimbatore",
      "Chennai",
      "Tuticorin",
      "Bangalore",
      "Cochin"
    ],
    "logistics_advantage": "Tiruppur has established connectivity to South Indian sea ports, air cargo hubs and international courier networks for samples and commercial apparel shipments."
  },
  "sea_freight": {
    "description": "Sea freight is the primary mode for bulk apparel exports, carton shipments and containerized garment orders.",
    "shipment_types": [
      "LCL shipment",
      "FCL shipment",
      "Consolidated cargo",
      "Carton shipment",
      "Buyer-nominated forwarder shipment",
      "FOB export shipment"
    ],
    "major_port_connections": [
      {
        "port": "Tuticorin / V.O. Chidambaranar Port",
        "role": "Major South Indian sea freight gateway for apparel exports from Tamil Nadu.",
        "use_cases": [
          "FOB garment shipments",
          "LCL cargo",
          "FCL container shipments",
          "Export carton movement"
        ]
      },
      {
        "port": "Colombo via Tuticorin",
        "role": "Common transshipment route where cargo moves from Tuticorin through Colombo for wider international vessel connectivity.",
        "use_cases": [
          "Europe-bound cargo",
          "USA-bound cargo",
          "Middle East cargo",
          "Australia-bound cargo where routing is suitable"
        ]
      },
      {
        "port": "Chennai Port",
        "role": "Major Tamil Nadu port option for export cargo and container movement.",
        "use_cases": [
          "Sea freight apparel shipments",
          "Buyer-nominated forwarder cargo",
          "Containerized shipments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "port": "Nhava Sheva / Mumbai",
        "role": "Major West India container gateway used for global trade lanes depending on carrier service and freight planning.",
        "use_cases": [
          "Long-haul international cargo",
          "Buyer-requested routes",
          "Carrier-specific routing"
        ]
      },
      {
        "port": "Mundra Port",
        "role": "Major container port option for certain global shipping routes and carrier services.",
        "use_cases": [
          "Europe cargo",
          "USA cargo",
          "Large container movement",
          "Carrier-specific routing"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "sea_freight_documents": [
      "Commercial invoice",
      "Packing list",
      "Shipping bill coordination",
      "Carton details",
      "Forwarder instructions",
      "Buyer shipping instructions",
      "Certificate of origin where required",
      "Bill of lading coordination through forwarder",
      "Container details where applicable"
    ],
    "buyer_required_inputs": [
      "Incoterms",
      "Forwarder details",
      "Consignee details",
      "Notify party details",
      "Destination port",
      "Carton marking instructions",
      "Document format requirements",
      "Shipment deadline"
    ]
  },
  "air_freight": {
    "description": "Air freight is used for urgent samples, time-sensitive approvals, small commercial shipments and fast delivery requirements.",
    "major_air_connections": [
      {
        "airport": "Chennai International Airport",
        "role": "Major air cargo hub for shipments from Tamil Nadu.",
        "use_cases": [
          "Commercial air cargo",
          "Urgent samples",
          "Small apparel shipments"
        ]
      },
      {
        "airport": "Bangalore International Airport",
        "role": "Important South India air cargo connection with international routing options.",
        "use_cases": [
          "Time-sensitive shipments",
          "Commercial air freight",
          "Buyer-priority cargo"
        ]
      },
      {
        "airport": "Cochin International Airport",
        "role": "Alternative air cargo connection depending on route, courier service and shipment requirement.",
        "use_cases": [
          "Sample movement",
          "Small shipment routing",
          "Alternative cargo connection"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "air_freight_documents": [
      "Commercial invoice",
      "Packing list",
      "Air waybill coordination",
      "Courier or cargo booking details",
      "Buyer document requirements"
    ]
  },
  "courier_shipments": {
    "description": "Courier services are used for sending and receiving international samples, swatches, trims, documents and small packages.",
    "major_courier_companies": [
      "DHL",
      "UPS",
      "FedEx",
      "Aramex",
      "TNT where available",
      "India Post international services where suitable"
    ],
    "common_use_cases": [
      "Proto sample shipment",
      "Fit sample shipment",
      "PP sample shipment",
      "Fabric swatch dispatch",
      "Lab dip dispatch",
      "Trim sample dispatch",
      "Label approval dispatch",
      "Document courier",
      "Buyer sample receiving",
      "Small parcel shipment"
    ],
    "courier_notes": [
      "Courier selection depends on destination country, delivery urgency, shipment weight, package size and buyer preference.",
      "Commercial invoice and sample declaration may be required for international courier shipments.",
      "Duties, taxes and destination clearance depend on destination country and courier process."
    ]
  },
  "incoterms_support": [
    {
      "term": "FOB",
      "name": "Free On Board",
      "description": "Common export term where goods are delivered to the agreed port or forwarder according to buyer and shipment terms.",
      "mirthuni_role": [
        "Coordinate shipment readiness",
        "Coordinate packing list and invoice",
        "Communicate with buyer-nominated forwarder",
        "Support cargo handover process"
      ]
    },
    {
      "term": "EXW",
      "name": "Ex Works",
      "description": "Buyer or buyer-nominated logistics partner arranges pickup from origin. Used only where mutually agreed.",
      "mirthuni_role": [
        "Coordinate pickup readiness",
        "Provide packing details",
        "Support handover communication"
      ]
    },
    {
      "term": "CIF / CFR",
      "name": "Cost Insurance Freight / Cost and Freight",
      "description": "Can be reviewed depending on buyer requirement, shipment route and freight arrangement.",
      "mirthuni_role": [
        "Coordinate freight discussion where applicable",
        "Support documentation readiness",
        "Clarify charges and responsibility before shipment"
      ]
    },
    {
      "term": "DAP / DDP",
      "name": "Delivered terms",
      "description": "May require special review because destination customs, tax and last-mile delivery obligations vary by country.",
      "mirthuni_role": [
        "Evaluate feasibility case-by-case",
        "Coordinate with logistics partners where possible",
        "Clarify landed cost responsibility before confirmation"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "export_documentation_support": {
    "documents": [
      "Commercial invoice",
      "Packing list",
      "Carton details",
      "HS code support where applicable",
      "Buyer format document support",
      "Forwarder shipping instruction support",
      "Sample invoice",
      "Certificate of origin coordination where required",
      "Inspection certificate coordination where required",
      "Test report coordination where required"
    ],
    "document_accuracy_points": [
      "Buyer name and address",
      "Consignee and notify party",
      "Invoice number",
      "Product description",
      "Quantity",
      "Size and color breakdown",
      "Carton count",
      "Net weight",
      "Gross weight",
      "CBM",
      "Country of origin",
      "Incoterms",
      "Destination port or airport"
    ]
  },
  "packing_and_carton_planning": {
    "packing_formats": [
      "Individual polybag packing",
      "Size-wise packing",
      "Color-wise packing",
      "Assorted ratio packing",
      "Retail-ready packing",
      "Bulk packing",
      "Set packing",
      "Export carton packing"
    ],
    "carton_details": [
      "Carton length",
      "Carton width",
      "Carton height",
      "Gross weight",
      "Net weight",
      "Carton quantity",
      "Style number",
      "Color",
      "Size ratio",
      "Carton marking"
    ],
    "buyer_relevance": [
      "Accurate carton details support freight quotation",
      "Correct packing reduces warehouse and distribution confusion",
      "Consistent carton marking helps destination receiving teams"
    ]
  },
  "sample_logistics_workflow": [
    "Buyer confirms sample requirement",
    "Sample is packed with basic documentation",
    "Courier service is selected",
    "Commercial invoice or sample invoice is prepared",
    "Tracking number is shared",
    "Buyer monitors destination clearance and delivery",
    "Feedback is collected after receipt"
  ],
  "bulk_shipment_workflow": [
    "Production completion and packing readiness",
    "Final inspection or shipment sample review",
    "Carton details prepared",
    "Commercial invoice and packing list prepared",
    "Buyer or forwarder confirms shipping instructions",
    "Cargo handover coordinated",
    "Forwarder issues shipment details",
    "Export documents are finalized as applicable",
    "Shipment status is followed up"
  ],
  "market_route_examples": [
    {
      "destination_region": "Europe",
      "common_modes": [
        "Sea freight via Tuticorin / Colombo",
        "Sea freight via Chennai",
        "Alternate routing via Mumbai or Mundra depending on carrier",
        "Courier for samples"
      ]
    },
    {
      "destination_region": "United States",
      "common_modes": [
        "Sea freight via major Indian container ports",
        "Air freight for urgent cargo",
        "Courier for samples"
      ]
    },
    {
      "destination_region": "United Kingdom",
      "common_modes": [
        "Sea freight",
        "Air freight for urgent shipments",
        "Courier for samples and documents"
      ]
    },
    {
      "destination_region": "Middle East",
      "common_modes": [
        "Sea freight",
        "Air freight",
        "Courier for samples"
      ]
    },
    {
      "destination_region": "Australia and New Zealand",
      "common_modes": [
        "Sea freight",
        "Air freight where required",
        "Courier for samples"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "buyer_required_information": [
    "Destination country",
    "Destination port or airport",
    "Incoterm",
    "Forwarder contact",
    "Consignee details",
    "Notify party details",
    "Packing requirements",
    "Carton marking requirements",
    "Required shipment date",
    "Document requirements",
    "Courier account number where buyer wants to use own account"
  ],
  "risk_and_clarification_notes": [
    "Freight rates fluctuate and should be confirmed close to shipment.",
    "Destination duties, taxes, storage, demurrage and customs charges depend on buyer, consignee, forwarder and destination country.",
    "Buyer-nominated forwarder details should be confirmed before cargo handover.",
    "For FOB shipments, responsibilities should be clearly agreed before shipment execution.",
    "For sample courier shipments, destination clearance and duties may be handled by the courier and consignee."
  ],
  "related_files": [
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/locations.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/countries.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/manufacturing.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/quality.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/products.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/capabilities.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/certifications.json"
  ],
  "status": "active",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-28"
}