India clears Strait of Hormuz cargo backlog

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that the India — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has successfully cleared nearly 90% of the cargo backlog at major Indian ports. This achievement follows timely intervention and continuous monitoring in response to geopolitical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which had initially caused significant delays and congestion. Sarbananda Sonowal chaired high-level review meetings, emphasizing the government's commitment to safeguarding the interests of exporters, importers, and logistics stakeholders. He directed port authorities, including Jawaharlal Nehru, India — Deendayal Port Authority, India — New Mangalore Port Authority, and India — Mumbai Port Authority, to ensure financial relief measures like waivers on ground rent and concessions on reefer charges are passed on to stakeholders. Furthermore, Sarbananda Sonowal instructed the India — Directorate General of Shipping to ensure complete transparency in shipping-related charges, cautioning against profiteering during the crisis. The proactive measures have restored normalcy in port operations, ensuring India's trade remains resilient.