Gandhidham – Kutch, Gujarat
The collective voiceof trade & industryat India’s gateway port.
The Kandla Chamber of Commerce & Industry Association unites the shipping lines, industrialists, traders and logistics operators who move India’s cargo through Kandla — and represents them where decisions are made.
- Established
- 2026
- Trust Reg.
- F/4010/KUTCH
- Society Reg.
- GUJ./3828/KUTCH
- Home port
- Deendayal (Kandla)
About the Chamber
Where the Rann meets the sea, business needs a table.
Gandhidham is the nearest town to Deendayal Port — one of India’s largest ports by cargo volume. Around it has grown a dense economy of shipping, customs house agents, salt, timber, food grain, edible oils, steel, transport and warehousing.
The Kandla Chamber of Commerce & Industry Association was formed in 2026 to give that economy a single, organised voice. We are a registered trust and society headquartered in Gandhidham, governed by an elected managing committee drawn from across the trades we represent.
Our work is practical: we take members’ concerns to the port authority, customs, GST and government; we attest trade documents; we resolve disputes between members; and we bring the industry together so that Kutch grows as one.
Mission
Advance the trade, industry and commerce of Kandla–Gandhidham through representation and service.
Vision
A Kutch business community that is heard, connected and competitive on the world stage.
Values
Integrity, fairness between members and an unwavering focus on results.
Who we represent
Eight trades. One seal.
Every emblem on our seal stands for a trade that keeps Kandla moving. The Chamber is built to serve all of them — and the thousands of businesses that depend on them.
- 01
Port & Shipping
Stevedores, shipping lines, CHAs and freight forwarders at Deendayal Port.
- 02
Manufacturing
Process industries and units across Gandhidham, Kandla SEZ and Anjar.
- 03
Rail & Road Logistics
Container trains, transporters and the last-mile network feeding the port.
- 04
Oil, Gas & Storage
Liquid cargo, tank farms and petrochemical storage along the Kandla creek.
- 05
Salt & Minerals
Salt pans, bentonite and the mineral trade of the Rann of Kutch.
- 06
Warehousing
Bonded and open storage, CFS operators and cargo handling yards.
- 07
Timber & Steel
Timber importers, sawmills and structural steel traders.
- 08
Grain, Seeds & Oils
Food grain, oilseeds and edible oil trade routed through Kandla.
What the Chamber does
Services built around how cargo actually moves.
Representation & Advocacy
A single, credible voice before Deendayal Port Authority, Customs, GST, state and central ministries on the issues that affect trade in Kutch.
Trade Documentation
Certificates of origin, attestation of commercial documents and guidance on the paperwork that keeps cargo moving.
Dispute Resolution
Structured mediation and arbitration between members, so commercial disagreements are settled quickly and fairly.
Policy & Intelligence
Briefings on tariffs, port notifications, regulatory change and trade data relevant to the Kandla business community.
Networking & Events
Delegations, buyer–seller meets, seminars and an annual general meeting that bring the industry together.
Member Support
Practical help for members on licensing, compliance, banking and connecting with the right people in the ecosystem.
“Alone, a firm files a complaint. Together, a chamber sets the agenda.”
Membership
Join the Chamber.
Membership is open to any firm, company, professional or institution engaged in trade, industry or services in the Kandla–Gandhidham region. Choose the category that fits you; the managing committee reviews every application.
Corporate
Companies, port operators, industrial units and large trading houses.
- ✦Voting rights at AGM
- ✦Priority representation
- ✦Delegation participation
- ✦Listing in member directory
Trade
Proprietorships, partnerships and firms engaged in trade or services.
- ✦Voting rights at AGM
- ✦Document attestation
- ✦Event access
- ✦Listing in member directory
Associate
Professionals, consultants and institutions supporting the trade ecosystem.
- ✦Event access
- ✦Policy briefings
- ✦Networking circle
- ✦Newsletter
Request the membership form and fee details. The office will call you back, or reach us at +91 98252 25892.
Contact
Find us near GST Bhavan.
The secretariat is open Monday to Saturday, 10:30 am – 6:30 pm. Walk in, write to us, or call — a member of the committee will respond.