Exports of tender coconuts from Pollachi in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district have come to a near standstill over the past two months, as soaring freight rates and prolonged transit delays linked to the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel disrupt global shipping routes. Traders say the sharp escalation in logistics costs, coupled with uncertainty over […]
India’s basmati rice exporters have sharply criticised global shipping lines for what they describe as “hypocritical” and “extortionist” practices in handling cargo stranded due to the ongoing Iran conflict and the resulting disruption at the Strait of Hormuz. The Basmati Rice Farmers and Exporters Development Forum (BFEDF) said shipments worth millions of dollars remain stuck […]
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has reinstated its China–India Osprey service in response to rising cargo demand fueled by ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea trade corridor. The return of the sailings is aimed at providing shippers with additional capacity and more reliable connections between key Chinese export hubs and Indian ports. The Red Sea crisis […]
India is stepping up efforts to reduce its dependence on imported fruits while simultaneously promoting the export of domestically grown horticultural produce, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the agricultural trade balance. Government officials and industry stakeholders are focusing on enhancing domestic production capacity, improving post-harvest infrastructure, and expanding cold chain networks to […]
India’s efforts to support exporters hit by cargo disruptions due to the ongoing Iran conflict have exposed a key policy gap: while the government can direct relief at ports, it lacks the authority to regulate pricing by global container shipping lines. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways had instructed state-owned port authorities to offer […]
Two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers departing from Ras Laffan, Qatar, were forced to turn back after heading eastward toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data released Monday, highlighting ongoing disruptions to energy flows amid escalating regional conflict. The vessels—Al Daayen and Rasheeda—had loaded cargoes in late February, data from Kpler and LSEG […]
India is moving to secure up to 2.5 million tonnes of urea from global markets as supply disruptions in West Asia tighten availability and raise concerns over fertilizer security ahead of the upcoming agricultural season. The move comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and logistical bottlenecks in key exporting regions, which have constrained shipments and driven […]
Two more Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers, Green Asha and Green Sanvi, have successfully exited the Gulf carrying fuel cargoes bound for India, according to ship-tracking data from LSEG and Kpler. The vessels have crossed the Gulf region and are currently navigating the eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz. With their passage, the […]