News Capsule: BRFEDF urged the government to intervene over rising shipping charges amid the West Asia crisis.
27-Apr-2026 03:36 PM
News Capsule: BRFEDF urged the government to intervene over rising shipping charges amid the West Asia crisis.
★ According to the forum, war-risk surcharges have surged to $800–$6,000 per container, often imposed without prior notice. In some cases, total additional charges have reached 60–70% of the cargo value, making exports unviable for many traders.
★ Shipping lines are diverting cargo to ports such as Jeddah, Sohar, and Salalah or holding shipments in transit, with exporters bearing the full cost despite having no control over these decisions.
★ The forum has demanded that charges be strictly linked to services rendered, containers be released even in case of disputed fees, and clear regulatory guidelines be established for such situations.
★ It warned that if not addressed promptly, these practices could undermine confidence in India’s maritime trade, with smaller exporters being the worst affected.