100% Free Membership · Est. Trade Body of Northern India

Strengthening Indian exporters. Connecting the voice of shippers.

NISA brings exporters, importers, freight forwarders and logistics professionals across northern India onto one platform — with direct government liaison, regular knowledge sessions, and zero membership cost.

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PGC Committees Represented
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Core Advocacy Pillars
// Where NISA represents you
ICD Tughlakabad
Port Grievance Committee
ICD Ballabgarh
Port Grievance Committee
IGI Airport, ACTL
Cargo & clearance liaison
Dadri (NCR)
ICD operations
Tariff Authority for Major Ports
Freight rate representation
About NISA

A unified forum for shippers of the northern region.

Northern India Shippers' Association (NISA) is a not-for-profit trade association built by shippers, for shippers — providing a unique forum for discussion on all matters related to the promotion of exports. NISA is an acknowledged spokesperson for shippers' interests and is represented on a wide range of government bodies concerned with exports.

We give voice to members on the smooth movement of export–import cargo, the structure of freight rates, availability of shipping space, and facilities at airports, ports, ICDs and CFSs.

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Unified Platform
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Logistics Advocacy

Representing shippers on freight rates, ICD/port charges, cargo handling and transit issues.

Trade Policy Engagement

Active engagement with Customs, DGFT, Ministry of Commerce and regulators on EXIM matters.

Member Networking

Facilitating peer connections among exporters, importers, forwarders and logistics professionals.

Government Liaison

Representing members on PGC committees at ICD Tughlakabad, Ballabgarh, IGI Airport, Dadri & TAMP.

ZOOM Engagements

Regular virtual sessions, webinars and Q&A forums for knowledge sharing.

EXIM Guidance

Resources, circulars and timely updates on regulatory changes affecting trade.

Mission

Represent, advocate, advance.

To represent, advocate, and advance the interests of exporters, importers, and logistics professionals across northern India through proactive government engagement, policy advocacy, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Vision

The foremost trade voice of the north.

To be the foremost trade association in northern India, creating a seamless, competitive, and transparent export-import ecosystem for all members.

Leadership

President's message & board of directors

NISA is guided by a board of trade practitioners who bring first-hand shipping and logistics experience to every policy conversation.

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Mr. Pankaj Bansal

President, NISA

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Mr. T S Ahluwalia

Director, NISA

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Mr. Sanjiv Suri

Director, NISA

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Membership

Six reasons shippers join NISA

No fees. No subscriptions. No hidden charges — ever. Just direct representation and a stronger network.

Government Representation

Your concerns are raised directly with Customs, DGFT, Ministry of Commerce, PGC committees and other authorities.

ZOOM Meetings & Webinars

Regular virtual sessions on policy updates, regulatory changes and industry trends — free for all members.

Policy & Trade Updates

Timely circulars on EXIM policy, freight rate revisions, ICD/port charges and customs changes.

Industry Networking

Connect with exporters, importers, freight forwarders and trade professionals across northern India.

Government Portal Access

Guidance on navigating government portals, documentation and compliance requirements.

100% Free Membership

No fees. No subscriptions. No hidden charges. NISA is sustained by voluntary contributions and sponsors.

Who can join

NISA membership is open to exporters and importers operating from or dealing with northern India, freight forwarders and customs brokers, logistics providers across road, rail, air and sea, trade and shipping professionals, and MSME owners engaged in export-import trade.

No registration fees
No annual charges
No hidden costs, ever

How to join — three steps

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Fill the registration form

Complete the membership form below with your details. It takes less than two minutes.

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Verify your email

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Get your welcome email

Once verified, you'll receive your official NISA membership confirmation and next steps.

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Knowledge Hub

Case studies, policy updates & member stories

Real-world articles on EXIM and logistics topics — searchable, filterable, and updated regularly.

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Case Studies
Policy Updates
Member Stories
News
Policy Update

Reading the latest ICD tariff revision, explained

A plain-language walkthrough of what a container freight station tariff change means for exporters moving cargo through northern ICDs.

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Case Study

How an MSME exporter cut clearance time at Tughlakabad

A member walks through the documentation and coordination changes that shortened cargo dwell time significantly.

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Member Story

Why we joined NISA — a freight forwarder's perspective

A logistics provider shares how government-liaison support changed the way their team handles disputes.

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Reference

EXIM guide

A comprehensive reference for exporters and importers covering procedures, documentation, regulations and best practice.

Export Documentation Checklist
The essential documents required before cargo leaves origin — commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, certificate of origin and related export paperwork.
Import Documentation Checklist
What's needed to bring cargo into India smoothly — bill of entry, import licence where applicable, insurance and customs valuation documents.
Customs Clearance Process
A step-by-step look at how shipments move through customs — assessment, examination and duty payment.
ICD / CFS Guide (Tughlakabad, Ballabgarh, Dadri)
Facility-specific guidance for northern India's key inland container depots and container freight stations.
Freight Rate Structures — Air & Sea
How air and ocean freight rates are structured, and what typically drives revisions.
DGFT & EXIM Policy Basics
A primer on the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and the foreign trade policy framework it administers.
GST & Service Tax on Logistics
How GST applies to freight, warehousing and logistics services relevant to exporters and importers.
Incoterms Explained
A plain-language guide to FOB, CIF, EXW and other international commercial terms.
Glossary of Trade Terms
Quick definitions of the shipping, customs and trade-finance terms members encounter most often.
Directory

Resource links

A curated directory of external government portals, trade bodies and logistics resources useful to NISA members.

Calendar

Events — past & upcoming

Webinars, government consultations, networking meets and the conferences NISA participates in.

18
Jul

ZOOM Session: Understanding the Latest ICD Tariff Circular

10:30 AM ISTOnlineKnowledge Session
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05
Aug

Government Consultation on Freight Rate Structures

2:00 PM ISTOfflinePGC Meeting
Register
22
Aug

Northern India Trade Networking Meet

4:00 PM ISTOfflineNetworking
Register
14
Jun

ZOOM Session: EXIM Policy Changes — Q&A Recap

Summary & recording available
View Recap
02
Jun

PGC Meeting — ICD Tughlakabad

Minutes available on request
View Recap
Get in touch

Contact us

Questions about membership, events or trade policy? Send NISA a message.

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