News / Indian importers turning to bulkers as box line capacity falters

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Indian importers, struggling to find space on containerships out of China amid deteriorating supply-demand mismatch – are increasingly turning to breakbulk services to keep their supply chains as stable as possible.

This conversion of some traditionally containerised cargo into breakbulk or multipurpose tonnage is a replay of pandemic-era shipping.

According to industry sources, there are breakbulk opportunities for Indian shippers and freight forwarders unable to secure space on containershipsas well as facing rocketing spot rates.

And Cosco seems to be the frontrunner among ...