The Economic Times

Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up again

Renewed conflict in West Asia is significantly disrupting India's exports, with exporters facing container shortages and limited vessel availability. Sea freight rates have surged sharply, doubling or even tripling on several routes. Congestion at key Indian ports, including Mundra and JNPT, has further worsened shipping delays. The disruption has increased logistics costs and delayed critical export shipments for businesses.