Truckers on strike as GST causes logistics chaos in India

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The introduction of the goods and services tax (GST) in India on 1 July, replacing the myriad state taxes which made inter-state freight transport and logistics a continual headache for shippers and transport providers alike, has been a mess. GST was predicted to be a panacea for the logistics sector, particularly as it would have introduced an “e-waybill” for consignments worth over $1,000 that would have negated the need for physical inspection of trucks at state borders. Well, it hasn’t happened: ...