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West Asia conflict to raise freight costs, disrupt supply chains: FIEO
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
The ongoing conflict in West Asia will inevitably raise freight costs and stretch supply chains, SC Ralhan, President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said.
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Gulf tensions may raise freight costs, disrupt supply chains: FIEO
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
"The ongoing conflict has already begun to disrupt established global logistics channels. Air routes are being altered, and maritime trade through the Red Sea and key Gulf straits faces heightened uncertainty. If diversions become prolonged, shipments may increasingly have to reroute via
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Indian Railways' reforms in bulk cement transportation receives good respo
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Efforts by Indian Railways to increase loading and promote rail-based movement of bulk cement in tank containers are bringing positive results. Many cement companies have approached CONCOR for the movement of bulk cement in tank container
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Pakistan: Post-strike congestion at Karachi port drives up freight costs,
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The flow of import and export containers at various terminals in Karachi Port has not returned to its usual state, even after a week following the conclusion of the goods transporters' 10-day strike, as reported by The Express Tribune.
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India to build own fleet of oil tankers, aims to cut USD 8 Billion charter
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India is planning a major shift in its energy shipping strategy by building its own fleet of oil tankers to reduce the massive freight costs currently paid to foreign vessel operators, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday.
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Indian port industry to grow 4-7 pc over next 5 years, supported by rising
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Indian port industry will grow at the rate of 4-7 per cent over the next five years, supported by rising imports, a decline in freight costs, and the normalization of global supply chains, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
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Tension in Red Sea region will not lead to shortage of fertilisers in Indi
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
He also said that the Indian fertiliser cargoes are now coming via the Cape of Good Hope and that has raised freight costs significantly."
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Soaring costs to hit 25 GW of solar projects in India
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): A sharp increase in the prices of solar modules and commodities such as steel, together with rising freight costs, will affect 25 GW private solar capacity under construction in India, CRISIL Ratings said in a report on Wednesday.
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China's 'witless' Zero-COVID rules to impact global inflation
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 10 (ANI): China's infamous Zero-COVID policy is not only harming the Chinese citizens but is also posing a significant threat to the world as the country's 'witless' rules have left hundreds of cargo ships stranded on the ports which will impact freight costs and glob
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China's COVID-19 outbreak might bring global inflation: Expert
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 6 (ANI): With a tremendous rise in COVID cases caused by the Omicron variant, China is going through its worst outbreak which will impact freight costs and global inflation, said a media report.
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Nepal's trade with China going through rough patch amid COVID
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], February 6 (ANI): Traders in Nepal continue to face hardship due to the continued restrictions on the border of the country with China, which had been in force since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nepal's trade with China, particularly the imports, is also affected
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Freight cost hits highest due to Omicron, threatening export companies
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], December 13 (ANI/Global Economic): It is concerned that the 'Omicron' variant can cause logistic disruptions during the peak season at the end of the year. As the Omicron variant has slowdown major ports and global supply again, shipping and air freight rates hit record
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