Trans-shipment of Bangladesh export cargo to third countries through Delhi Air Cargo complex is hurting India’s competitiveness and Indian apparel export industry is against this facility given to Bangladesh.
Earlier, such transshipment of Bangladesh export cargo was allowed only through Kolkata Air Cargo complex from 2020 whereas last year this facility was also allowed from Delhi also.
The continuing Red Sea crisis has already increased logistical costs for the exporters and it has also led to shift of export shipments from sea to air.
Almost 20-30 loaded trucks come to Delhi everyday which slows down cargo’s smooth flow and this glut is being taken undue advantage of by the airlines.
This has led to an excessive increase in air freight rates, delay in handling and processing of export cargo and severe congestion at the Cargo Terminal at the IGI Airport, Delhi; resulting in exports of Indian apparel exports through Delhi air cargo complex becoming uncompetitive.
“At this crucial time, allowing Bangladeshi export cargo from Delhi Air Cargo Terminal will further increase the logistical challenges and increase the transportation cost for apparel exporters,” says Sudhir Sekhri Chairman, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC).
AEPC has also written to the Chairman CBIC to suspend this facility.
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