How to save your Costs? if your cargo is affected by west Asia war.

20
Apr

How to save your Costs? if your cargo is affected by west Asia war.

Storage and plug in waiver at JNPT –

Insurance cost advisory –

Shipping line to maintain cost Transparency –

Dear Exporter,
You are aware of the ongoing geopolitical developments in West Asia, particularly the disruption of key maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, which have led to increased freight costs, insurance premiums and logistical challenges for exporters.
In response, the Department of Commerce / Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has undertaken a swift and coordinated whole-of-government response to stabilise export flows, support exporters-especially MSMEs and ensure continuity of supply chains.
A high-level Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) was constituted on 3 March 2026, which meets daily and brings together key Ministries and agencies including DoC, DPIIT, MoP&NG, MoPS&W, DFS, CBIC, RBI, MEA and Railways. A dedicated Exporter Helpline has been operationalised, along with a focused sub-group to address perishable cargo issues, ensuring real-time resolution of concerns.

Several facilitation measures have been implemented across Ministries, including:

– CBIC – Back to Town (BTT) Procedures:
Public Notices issued to enable return of export cargo where EGM has not been filed in view of Middle East disruptions (JNPT, Mundra, Kandla).

See detailed notice here:

JNPT: https://www.jawaharcustoms.gov.in/pdf/PN-2026/PN-BTT.pdf

Kandla: https://gujaratcustoms.gov.in/juridictional_commissionerate/public/ storage/pdfs/2rzzoZACXzmO2f1X2fuv2zxy1bOsMD2qU5PXFAmX.pdf

– CBIC – Return of Export Cargo Circular:
Comprehensive circular issued covering transshipment, SEZ movement and return-to-DTA procedures in light of Hormuz disruption.

See detailed notice here:

https://epces.in/uploads/highlight/7b6d2924-e2e8-4e07-b8c5-7bb1e7a34941%20(1)202603091773051148.pdf

– DG Shipping – Pricing Advisory:
Advisory issued to shipping lines/carriers to ensure transparency in transaction costs and prevent non-transparent or opportunistic pricing in EXIM trade.

See detailed notice here:

https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/writereaddata/News/ 202603091044057725151DGSCir14of2026.pdf

– JNPT – Waiver of Charges:
Waiver of storage, dwell time and reefer plug-in charges for Middle East bound export containers stranded due to geopolitical disruptions.

See detailed notice here

https://jawaharcustoms.gov.in/pdf/PN-2026/DOC-20260314-WA0001..pdf

– Department of Financial Services (DFS):
Office Memorandum issued highlighting escalation in war-risk premiums and insurance costs, with advisory for stakeholders.

See detailed notice here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WZNposXJDDiCucemZLGZdNdlEAoSzZT/view?usp=drive_link

– DGFT – Export Obligation Relief:
Extension of Export Obligation timelines for specified Advance Authorisations and EPCG Authorisations till 31 August 2026.

See detailed notice here:

https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=public-notice

Vivek ghule
9820021282
Sungrace Enterprises – Logistics simplified