News / India in lockdown – moving cargo through ports and airports is a struggle

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The world’s largest ever population lockdown has led to a string of supply chain disruptions in India.

In a bid to tackle the country’s coronavirus outbreak, around 750 million people are subject to travel and work restrictions,  currently until 31 March,

“Effective tonight, 80% of India will be under complete lockdown – everyone is working from home,” said Naveen Prakash, director of Global Logistics Solutions India.

“Warehouses are deserted and, while there is permission to move export-import cargo, truckers are being careful, due ...