Delay And Disruptions In Container Movement At Mundra Port

1. Delay And Disruptions In Container Movement At Mundra Port Delay And Disruptions In Container Movement At Mundra Port All ports in Gujrat’s Kutch, including Mundra Port suspended operations on 12th of June 2023 amid warnings of an “extreme severe” cyclone Biparjoy. The ports were expected to resume normal operations by Saturday, 17th of June, 2023. However, the cyclonic storm raised several challenges in the clearance process and delayed the movement of containers and even led to their cancellations in a few cases. Statements By The Kandla Mundra Container Transport Welfare Association Statements By The Kandla Mundra Container Transport Welfare Association Today, the Kandla Mundra Container Transport Welfare Association issued a trade notice to inform the stakeholders about the present situation at the Mundra Port. The association in the notice highlighted how cyclone, Biparjoy has raised challenges in the clearance process and have led to delays and disruptions in container movement at Mundra Port. Talking of challenges, the association listed down the major issues faced by container transporters in the notice as follows: 1) Delay in gate-in of export containers 2) Power and network issues 3) Import problems affecting the clearance process

2. 4) Traffic congestion and resulting delays 5) Limited availability of empty containers 6) Challenges in loading empty yards at the CFS The Kandla Mundra Container Transport Welfare Association accepted that these problems have led to significant backlog in container movement at the Mundra Port and CFS and have requested for support and co-operation from the stakeholders for the time being. “We are making every effort possible to resolve these issues at the earliest. However, until operations are streamlined, delays in movement and cancellations may continue to occur.” The Concluding Note The Concluding Note While concluding its statements, the Kandla Mundra Container Transport Welfare Association requested all the esteemed clients to plan the future movements keeping in mind the present port situation. It acknowledged that these circumstances have led to huge inconvenience for the stakeholders and have requested for the support and patience during this challenging period. “We expect the situation to normalize within next 7 to 8 days, as we continue to work diligently to address the existing challenges and restore regular operations. In the meantime, we thank you for your co-operation and collaboration as we navigate through this challenging situation.” If you are an agro-commodity importer wishing to Buy Agro-Commodities In Bulk or are an agro- commodity exporter willing to export bulk agro-commodities, then Tradologie.com is the platform for you. Tradologie has over 600,000 verified global buyers and 70,000+ verified global suppliers of food and agro-commodities from 100+ countries in its network and the platform is growing day by day. To register as a buyer, click here. To register as a seller, click here. To stay updated with the latest happenings in the agro-trade industry, follow Tradologie.com across all social media channels.