India allows foreign-flagged ships to carry domestic coastal cargo
Change
India granted a six-month relaxation letting foreign-flagged vessels move export-import and domestic coastal cargo between Indian ports, in effect through October 25, 2026.
Why it matters
The relaxation is temporary, creating a fixed window for using foreign-flagged coastal capacity. After the window closes, standard cabotage licensing requirements will again restrict who can move coastal cargo, shortening the time available to source alternative tonnage.
Implications
- • Exporters' logistics teams must book coastal carriage on foreign-flagged vessels within the six-month window or face continued container pile-ups and export delays.
- • Freight forwarders and shipping agents must secure space and update contracts for foreign-flagged carriers and complete any coastal movement documentation before the relaxation expires or consignments will remain at terminals.
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