Kandla Port's 40-day cargo delays put India’s rice exports at risk
- Posted on August 12, 2026
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Kandla Port's 40-day cargo delays put India’s rice exports at risk
Indian rice exporters face significant logistical challenges at Kandla port. Cargo clearance now extends to forty days, impacting perishable rice shipments. This congestion occurs while India holds substantial rice stocks and anticipates global demand. Container shortages further exacerbate issues for basmati and non-basmati rice exports. These disruptions are causing global non-basmati rice prices to increase.
