News / 'Crazy rates' to ship a container out of India – after a 100% premium to get the box

29/06/2021

With the severe shortage of containers and capacity, Indian forwarders are being quoted “crazy” freight rates by carriers that “won’t honour” contracts.

According to the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), there has been an “exorbitant” rise in rates since the Covid-crisis began.

“A 40ft container to ...

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