The Real Reason Your Cargo Gets Held at Indian Ports – What’s Going Wrong and How to Fix It
In 2025, a Gurgaon-based automotive importer experienced a shipment delay at Mundra Port that extended far beyond normal timelines. The cargo arrived on schedule, but the Bill of Entry was filed nearly 24 hours late due to internal coordination gaps between procurement and logistics teams. During that delay window, the shipment was automatically flagged under […]
Hidden Costs in Sea Freight India – Real Causes, Costs and Practical Fixes
In 2025, an electronics importer at Nhava Sheva port experienced a delay due to a minor mismatch in HS code classification. The shipment was selected for inspection, which extended the clearance timeline by four days. While the vessel arrived on schedule, the delay occurred entirely on the ground. The container had only five free days […]