From $300 to $8,500 freight: West Asia war squeezes UP MSMEs, delays stretch to 60 daysExporters report shipment delays of up to 60 days, 20-30% cost escalation, and growing order uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict.
07 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
West Asia conflict disrupts snack exports from BikanerWest Asian conflict disrupts Bikaner's food exports, with bhujia, papad, and spices facing severe delays and rising costs. Exporters report...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
A distant war, a direct hit: India’s trade arteries choke as Gulf shipping descends into chaosShipping lines divert vessels, insurance premiums surge, and new surcharges emerge as tensions in West Asia disrupt key trade route through...
19 Mar, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
India to add small ships to West Asia from April 15 as freight surges 300%: FIEOAmidst the turmoil of the West Asia crisis, exporters are grappling with an astonishing 300 percent hike in sea freight rates. In response,...
09 Mar, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Pharma exports may take up to $500 million hit as freight costs riseIndia's drug exports face a significant threat from the Iran war. Higher freight costs and shipping companies avoiding Gulf routes could im...
06 Mar, 2026, 04.17 AM IST
Iran-Israel war could hurt exports; increase freight rates: ExportersThe escalating Iran-Israel conflict is poised to disrupt global trade, potentially increasing freight rates and insurance costs, impacting ...
15 Jun, 2025, 07.41 PM IST
World container shipping rates keep rising amid port congestionInflation is easing globally except for soaring cargo costs on high seas, with spot rates for shipping containers to US and Europe tripling...
17 Jun, 2024, 09.32 AM IST
As tensions mount in Red Sea, freight charges, insurance premiums may surge furtherHeightened tensions between Iran and Israel are expected to increase freight charges and insurance premiums for shipping vessels on global ...
22 Apr, 2024, 11.50 PM IST
Red Sea crisis: Over 700% rise in freight rates give exporters a sinking feelingSupply chain woes mount for traders as the Houthi attacks increase freight rates, insurance costs and travel time.
17 Feb, 2024, 09.56 AM IST
Government, exporters, shippers discuss Red Sea crisis; commerce ministry asks FIEO to share specific issuesThe exporting community has urged the commerce ministry to intervene in freight rates as the shippers are charging huge amounts.
09 Feb, 2024, 09.44 AM IST
We're concerned, not worried, about Red Sea situation: Hardeep Singh PuriThe Red Sea shipping route is used for 30% of India's imports and 50% of exports. Oil imports from Russia usually take this route. The Red ...
29 Jan, 2024, 11.43 PM IST
Jindal Stainless cuts export forecast on Red Sea crisis, weaker EU, US demandIndia's biggest stainless steel manufacturer hopes to ship out 10-12% of its estimated overall sales of over 2.1 million metric tons in 202...
25 Jan, 2024, 02.14 PM IST
Significant jump in freight rates to hurt trade; India needs own shipping line, say exportersThe situation around the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping route connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocea...
17 Jan, 2024, 10.36 AM IST
ET exclusive: Shipping giant Maersk decides to resume Red Sea voyages“As of Sunday 24 December 2023, we have received confirmation that the previously announced multi-national security initiative Operation Pr...
24 Dec, 2023, 10.16 PM IST
Trade hit by record 60% surge in freightFreight rate for October has risen sharply from $300 to $800 (per 40ft full container load), particularly for Middle East, European, North ...
22 Oct, 2020, 05.29 PM IST
Container non-availability, rise in sea freight serious concern: FIEO“Non-availability of containers for the export sector is posing a serious concern for meeting delivery commitments of foreign buyers,” said...
07 Oct, 2020, 08.26 PM IST
Sugar exported to refineries within SEZ to be eligible for export benefits: GovtThe benefits are under for Maximum Admissible Export Quantity (MAEQ) scheme for the current sugar season 2019-20, which was notified to fac...
06 Aug, 2020, 02.09 PM IST