§1Who it is for
- Exporters moving goods to gateway ports through ICDs/CFSs located in UP
Useful if
UP exporters shipping containers.
Do not spend time on it if
Domestic-only sellers.
§2Eligibility
- Goods sent to gateway ports through ICD/CFS within UP
- LCL support only for small exporters (average annual exports in preceding 3 years ₹5 crore or less)
§3Benefits
- ₹20,000 per 20-ft container, ₹40,000 per 40-ft container, or 30% of freight, whichever is lower; max ₹30 lakh per exporter unit per year
§4Norms — pattern of assistance
- Rate: lower of ₹20,000/20-ft, ₹40,000/40-ft container or 30% of freight
- Cap ₹30 lakh per exporter unit per financial year
§5Documents
Not published
The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.
§6How to apply
- 1
Through Export Promotion Bureau, UP (scheme guidelines — see the official guideline.)
§7Pros and cons
Merits
- Policy itself states UP is landlocked and this partly offsets port freight
Demerits
- Only for routing via ICD/CFS inside UP
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Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.