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Middle East tensions: Consider charges waiver for stranded ships, ports told

Indian ports are offering relief to cargo ships stranded due to West Asian conflict. The Shipping Ministry has directed major ports to consider reducing or waiving charges like storage rent and reefer plugging. Ports will also facilitate transshipment, domestic return of export cargo, and priority handling for perishables, aiming to prevent congestion and container shortages.

7 Mar 2026 7:25 am