Cargo Force, a specialist in personal and household cargo services between the United Kingdom and India, is witnessing steady growth in shipments ahead of Diwali, with demand expanding beyond India’s major metropolitan centres to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune continue to account for a significant share of shipments. However, cities including Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Kochi, Indore and Surat are recording some of the fastest growth across the company’s network.
The trend reflects the wider geographic spread of families with connections between the UK and India. Cargo Force has handled more than 52,000 shipments over the past two years, recording a 99% delivery success rate. Clothing and footwear remain the most frequently shipped items. Food and grocery products are also popular, with chocolates, biscuits, snacks and other specialty products regularly sent by families in the UK.
Gifts and festive products see increased demand around Diwali, Rakhi and Christmas. Cosmetics, perfumes, personal care products, household goods, kitchenware, toys and baby products are also commonly included in personal shipments. Electronics and accessories form another category, although certain products face restrictions when transported by air. Items containing lithium batteries, including power banks and some electronic devices, may not be accepted for air cargo. Cargo Force provides customers with guidance on applicable shipping requirements before dispatch.
According to the company, the increasing contribution from smaller Indian cities shows that the UK-India personal cargo market is becoming more geographically diverse. Families are increasingly sending packages to relatives in cities well beyond the traditional metropolitan destinations.
“While Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru continue to account for significant volumes, we are seeing strong growth from cities across India. This reflects the wide network of family connections between the two countries,” said Asad Mirza, Director, Cargo Force Limited. “With Diwali approaching, shipments also take on an important emotional value, allowing families to share gifts, food and everyday essentials despite the distance.”
Diwali remains the strongest seasonal period for personal cargo demand. In the weeks leading up to the festival, shipment volumes typically increase as families prepare packages containing gifts, clothing, food, confectionery and household products. Cargo Force said the pattern demonstrates the role of personal cargo in maintaining family connections and festive traditions between Indians living in the UK and their relatives in India. The company expects demand to remain strong as Diwali approaches, with shipments continuing to reach an increasingly wider network of Indian cities.
Cargo Force Limited is a UK-based freight forwarding and logistics company specialising in cargo and courier services between the United Kingdom and India. Established in 2009, the company provides door-to-door shipping solutions for individuals and businesses, covering personal, household and commercial cargo.
