The Government of India is consulting exporters to develop support measures to address rising inland transportation costs and a shortage of shipping containers, as disruptions to maritime trade linked to the West Asia crisis continue to pose challenges for the country’s export sector.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has sought detailed feedback from exporters to identify ground-level difficulties, formulate targeted relief measures, establish eligibility criteria and develop an effective implementation mechanism, according to sources.
During a recent consultation with industry representatives, DGFT officials sought inputs on the impact of escalating inland freight charges and restricted container availability on export operations. The discussions also focused on specific recommendations for structuring the proposed assistance and ensuring its effective implementation across major manufacturing and export hubs.
The consultations come amid growing concerns over logistics costs and supply chain uncertainties arising from disruptions to maritime trade routes in the West Asia region. Higher inland transportation expenses and difficulties in securing containers are adding to the operational and financial pressures faced by exporters.
The proposed support measures are expected to address some of these challenges and help exporters maintain their competitiveness in international markets.
Further details regarding the nature of the proposed relief, eligible beneficiaries and the implementation framework are yet to be announced by the government.