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India planning special West Asia ships, nearly halving freight costs
NewsBytes | April 23, 2026 1:39 PM CST

Farmers and exporters benefit

This move is especially good news for farmers and exporters of onions, bananas, rice, and tea.
With lower freight rates on the horizon, sending these products abroad should get a lot easier and more affordable.
SCI will provide ships as needed while Concor ensures enough containers are available.
Gulf countries might even help with some freight costs, making Indian goods more competitive in West Asian markets.


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