Dear Valued Customer, Cross-Border Cargo Movement Faces Delays Across Key Sectors Severe flash floods in Nepal are creating fresh challenges for India–Nepal cross-border trade, with cargo movement affected by damaged roads, disrupted connectivity and congestion at key border corridors. 🚛 Around 16 km of Indian cargo trucks were reported queued at the Sonauli border, as…
Dear Valued Customer, India has proposed an ambitious roadmap to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet over the next five years, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s maritime capabilities. The initiative reflects India’s broader focus on developing a stronger, more competitive and resilient maritime ecosystem to support the country’s growing international trade…
Dear Valued Customer, India is taking another significant step towards becoming a stronger global air cargo trans-shipment hub. Delhi Airport has expanded its Domestic-to-International Air Cargo Trans-shipment network through its Trans-shipment Excellence Centre (TEC), connecting: 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | Ahmedabad | Mumbai | Hyderabad ⬇️ 🇬🇧 London | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen The expansion follows a successful Chennai–Delhi–Frankfurt…
Dear Valued Customer, Global shipping markets continue to face pressure from a combination of geopolitical developments, weather disruptions and infrastructure constraints. This week, we highlight three developments that may have an impact on international cargo movement and shipment planning. 1️⃣ WEST ASIA — GEOPOLITICAL & SHIPPING RISK The ongoing conflict involving Iran continues to affect…
Dear Valued Customer, Greeting of the day!!! Overview Recent typhoon activity across parts of Eastern and Southern China has temporarily affected port operations, inland transportation and vessel schedules. Although most major ports have resumed operations, logistics providers continue to report vessel delays, terminal congestion and shipment backlogs as cargo volumes are gradually cleared. For Indian…
Dear Valued Customer, Greetings from Eskay Global Logistics. Please find our latest Logistics Advisory on current global supply chain developments affecting Indian importers and exporters. Overview Global supply chains continue to operate under evolving market conditions as geopolitical developments in West Asia, shipping network adjustments and fluctuating freight markets influence international trade. Recent industry feedback…
Dear Valued Customer, Potential Changes in U.S. Trade Policy May Impact Future Export Planning Recent announcements from the U.S. administration indicate two separate trade developments that may influence global supply chains and export strategies for Indian businesses. 1. Proposed Future Tariffs on Generic Pharmaceuticals The U.S. administration has announced a two-year transition period for imported…
Dear Valued Customers, Please be advised that logistics operations around JNPT (Nhava Sheva) are currently experiencing temporary disruptions due to heavy monsoon conditions affecting Mumbai and the surrounding region. While container terminals continue to operate, cargo movement is being impacted by road congestion, slower container evacuation, weather-related traffic restrictions, and operational delays in the logistics…
Dear Valued Customer, The Government has issued customs notifications dated 8 July 2026 providing/continuing Basic Customs Duty relief for specified goods used in the manufacture of display assemblies, lithium-ion cells and inductor-coil modules. The relief is intended to support domestic manufacturing and is reported to remain available up to 31 March 2029, subject to the…
Middle East Shipping Market Update Recent security developments around the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman may affect commercial shipping connected with Gulf ports and nearby transshipment routes. Maritime authorities continue to flag elevated risk for commercial vessels in these waters, so schedules and operating conditions can change quickly. This update is…