DG Shipping held high‑level meeting on 17 April 2026 with exporters to address systemic maritime disruptions caused by Middle‑East geopolitics.
Exporters report war‑risk surcharges of USD 800‑6,000 per container and total charges reaching 60‑70% of cargo value, threatening viability.
BRFEDF urges immediate policy action: link charges to services, release containers, create transparent regulatory guidelines for force‑majeure and diversions.
DG Shipping will forward consolidated complaints to Inter‑Ministerial Group, DGFT and other authorities; industry bodies like FIEO have also submitted representations.