Basmati rice exporters urge govt action on shipping charges amid West Asia crisisBasmati rice exporters face crippling shipping charges. War-risk surcharges are soaring, sometimes reaching 70 percent of cargo value. Ship...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
From Hormuz to headquarters: Iran war ripples through corporate balance sheets, blurs forecastsBusinesses face rising costs and supply chain disruptions due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Companies report higher transport and raw ...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh mango pulp industry seeks central supportMango processors in Andhra Pradesh face export challenges. A significant quantity of mango pulp is stuck due to shipping lane disruptions. ...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia, triggered by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, could significantly disr...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Pharma exports fall to five-year low in March amid West Asia crisisIndia's pharma exports saw a sharp 23.17% fall in March. The West Asia war disrupted shipping routes and air transit hubs. This led to incr...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Ceasefire fails to ease pressure on chemical exporters; 50% trade still at riskIndia's chemical exporters are struggling despite a ceasefire. Supply chains remain disrupted, and costs are high. Shipping through the Gul...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Commerce ministry discusses shipping, port, packaging challenges with exportersIndian commerce ministry met with exporters to tackle West Asia crisis impacts on packaging, shipping, and port operations. Discussions add...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Big jolt for Indian exporters as shipping rates up 40% on higher fuel & insurance costs amid Iran warAs the winds of global trade shift, Indian exporters are grappling with soaring shipping expenses. The cost of container transport is skyro...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.34 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
FFFAI writes to govt against shipping lines imposing war risk surcharges amid Israel-Iran conflictIndian freight forwarders are facing significant financial strain as shipping lines are imposing war risk surcharges on cargo. These charge...
18 Mar, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Exporters, freight forwarders seek government help as war surcharges on cargo surgeAmid escalating geopolitical tensions, Indian exporters and freight forwarders are appealing for government support. Shipping lines worldwi...
17 Mar, 2026, 01.57 AM IST
Shipping lines cite higher costs beyond their control for surchargesShipping lines state freight rates are already at a multi-year low. Port operators express concern over proposals for extended free storage...
11 Mar, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
DG Shipping moves to curb ‘predatory’ pricing by shipping linesThe Directorate General of Shipping is taking significant steps to safeguard the interests of Indian exporters by tackling unreasonable fee...
10 Mar, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Exclusive| DG Shipping advisory to shipping lines: No predatory, opportunistic or non-transparent pricingIndia's Directorate General of Shipping will soon issue an advisory to shipping lines to curb predatory pricing and excessive surcharges im...
09 Mar, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Exporters, shipping cos clash over war surchargeIndian fruit and vegetable exporters face a crisis. Shipping lines are imposing hefty war-risk surcharges, even on cargo already at sea. Th...
07 Mar, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- Colombo feeders to hike charge from August 10
Feeder operators serving Port of Colombo from ports in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Middle East - Bengal Tiger Line, Far East Shippi...
03 Aug, 2008, 11.48 PM IST
- Shipping lines likely to impose surcharge at JN Port
Agitated about frequent draught restrictions imposed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP), container shipping lines in Mumbai have decided to imp...
28 May, 2007, 03.44 AM IST