News / End-of-year cargo surge adds to operational challenges at JNPT

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Container lines are reporting more operational challenges at India’s Nhava Sheva Port (JNPT) as they deal with an export loading demand surge due to the end of the fiscal year this month.

Shipments transacted ahead of the fiscal year closing typically enables exporters to secure government incentives.

A shortage of reefer plugs and disruption from dredging work due to start next week have exacerbated the risk of cargo delays for carriers and shippers.

They are already in a tight spot capacity-wise after APM ...