India’s edible oil market is facing fresh uncertainty after Indonesia announced plans to tighten state control over exports of key commodities, including palm oil, raising concerns over supply disruptions and price volatility for major importers. Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil exporter, plans to centralize commodity exports through a state-backed trading mechanism as part of […]
Fruit exporters in Kashmir are urging authorities to introduce refrigerated rail transport to improve the efficiency and reliability of fruit shipments, particularly for apples and other perishable produce. Growers and traders say the lack of an adequate cold chain rail network forces them to rely heavily on road transport, which often leads to delays, higher […]
Apple exports to India have recorded a sharp increase following recent changes in import protocols, signaling a boost for global fruit exporters and improved supply conditions in the domestic market. The revised protocol, which streamlines inspection and certification requirements, has made it easier for overseas suppliers to access the Indian market. Exporters from key producing […]
MSC has unveiled a new Europe–Red Sea–Gulf Express service, strengthening connectivity across key trade corridors linking Europe with the Middle East. The new service is designed to provide faster transit times and improved schedule reliability, connecting major ports across Europe, the Red Sea, and the Gulf region. It is expected to support growing trade volumes […]
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 […]