News / More checks and delays at Nhava Sheva after latest seizure of goods from China

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A recent seizure of laden import containers by Customs at Nhava Sheva is expected to lead to tightened cargo inspections and releases across Indian ports.

Nhava Sheva handles a significant portion of India’s containerised trade and is the second busiest gateway, after Mundra Port.

According to reliable industry sources, 122 containers reportedly taken off a Wan Hai Lines ship, the Wan Hai 513, have been confiscated for investigation.

“The progress of the investigation is not known yet,” a ship agent in Nhava Sheva told The ...