Department of Commerce and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Hold High-Level Meetings to Address Packaging, Logistics and Shipping Challenges Amid West Asia Situation
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Dated:- 10-4-2026
Coordinated Efforts Undertaken to Ensure Continuity of Trade, Address Stakeholder Concerns and Stabilise Supply Chains
The Government of India has continued its proactive and coordinated response to the evolving situation in West Asia by convening high-level stakeholder consultations to address emerging logistics, packaging and shipping-related challenges impacting India's trade and export ecosystem.
In this regard, two important meetings were held, one under the chairpersonship of the Commerce Secretary and another co-chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and the Commerce Secretary, bringing together senior officials, port authorities, shipping agencies, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry representatives and other stakeholders.
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erce Secretary emphasised the ongoing endeavour of Government need to ensure uninterrupted availability of critical raw materials and maintain production continuity. He emphasised the need for undertaking time-bound assessments of key packaging inputs, including mapping domestic production capacity and identifying import dependencies. He mentioned that a structured monitoring mechanism for tracking export-import trends and sectoral stress indicators on a weekly basis will also be instituted. Regular consultations with industry and Export Promotion Councils will continue to identify emerging challenges and facilitate timely interventions.
The second meeting, co-chaired by the Secretary, MoPSW and the Secretary, Department of Commerce, provided a constructive platform to address logistics and shipping-related issues raised by stakeholders. The meeting was also attended by the Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and other Customs officials, ensuring comprehensi
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esolve any future issues, exporters were encouraged to report case-specific issues for prompt and effective resolution.
Following the meeting, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has directed all ports and terminal operators to take immediate action to enhance transparency and operational efficiency. These measures include publication of concessions and waivers provided to cargo and vessels, review of bunker fuel availability, and expedited evacuation of stranded containers, reinforcing efficiency across the system.
The Government remains closely engaged with all stakeholders to continuously monitor developments and ensure swift and effective resolution of operational challenges. This coordinated approach across Ministries is making India's trade ecosystem resilient, minimising disruptions, and actively supporting trade and Industry during this evolving situation.
The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Central Board of Indirect Taxe
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