India directs shipping lines to disclose all charges upfront
→Carriers must communicate fees before shipment
Change
India’s Directorate General of Shipping directed carriers to disclose all charges in advance and avoid retrospective pricing.
Why it matters
The directive increases scrutiny on shipping charges and limits the ability to impose undisclosed surcharges after shipment.
Implications
- → Shipping lines must disclose fees upfront — hidden charges restricted
- → Exporters gain cost visibility — dispute risk reduced
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