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Freight Rattled by Delays, Ship Shortages and Port Congestion as West Asia Conflict Flares Up
Renewed West Asia conflict has caused severe disruptions on trade routes from India, with ocean freight rates more than doubling to Argentina and surging to West Asia from $400 to $3,500. Ports on India's west coast, particularly Nhava Sheva and Mundra, face congestion and vessel blank sailings. Exporters report container shortages, order cancellations, and mounting detention/demurrage costs, with some pausing bookings for Bahrain and Sydney.
Jul 21, 2026 1 source