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Fertiliser Vessels Stranded at Indian Ports as Peak Kharif Sowing Season Faces Disruption
Port congestion at Kandla, Mundra, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) and Chennai has stranded multiple fertiliser-carrying vessels, delaying unloading and distribution during the critical kharif sowing season. The delays are exacerbated by rerouting due to geopolitical tensions, monsoon disruptions, and inland logistics bottlenecks. One vessel carrying 60,000 tonnes of DAP/NPK and another with 7,000 tonnes of urea have been awaiting berthing at Kandla since July 14.
Jul 22, 2026 1 source