## Company Profile Benchmark Logistics — India-based freight forwarder (lead: Kunal Bengali). Listed as a freight-forwarding business (owner-operated). No public website or scale data in the record; typical services for this category in India would include export ocean/air consolidation, customs clearance (CHA), container & cargo handling coordination at major gateways (JNPA/Nhava Sheva), and inland trucking/CFS coordination. Likely focused on serving exporters from Maharashtra / Mumbai gateway ports (Nhava Sheva) and customers shipping agricultural/commodities and general containerised cargo. ## Pain Points 1) Landside congestion & driver/trailer shortages at JNPA (Nhava Sheva) — longer gate‑to‑gate dwell times (5–7 days) and higher demurrage/detention risk for Benchmark’s exporter customers. 2) Volatile freight surcharges (WRS, ECS, PSS, EFS) and inland cost inflation (8–12%) increasing landed cost unpredictability and squeezing margins on price‑sensitive commodities (e.g., rice). 3) Compliance & documentation burden — APEDA contract registration for non‑basmati, ICEGATE/e‑Sanchit digital processes and reactive export policy create paperwork and buyer‑risk exposure that forwarders must manage on behalf of exporters. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. MARKET EVENTS – INDIA FREIGHT / JNPA (NHAVA SHEVA), 2026 === **Port capacity, throughput, and congestion – JNPA / Nhava Sheva** - JNPA handled a record **7.94 million TEU in calendar year 2025**, indicating strong export/import demand and relatively well-aligned terminal operations going into 2026.([assafinaonline.com](https://www.assafinaonline.com/en/article/jnpa-handles-record-7.94-million-containers-in-cy-2025?utm_source=openai)) - By **FY 2025–26**, JNPA surpassed **8 million TEU**, the highest ever since inception, confirming continued volume growth into early 2026.([indiaseatradenews.com](https://indiaseatradenews.com/jawaharlal-nehru-port-authority-surpasses-8-million-teus-in-fy26-highest-ever-since-inception/?utm_source=openai)) - As of **May 2026**, JNPA reports **total container storage capacity of 176,000 TEU**, with current yard occupancy around **118,000 TEU (~67%)**, heavily driven by increased **transshipment cargo linked to Middle East geopolitical disruptions**.([pib.gov.in](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2258703&lang=1&reg=1&utm_source=openai)) - The port currently receives **10–12 container vessels per day** and handles roughly **22,000 TEU/day** of containerized import and export cargo.([pib.gov.in](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2258703&lang=1&reg=1&utm_source=openai)) **Actual congestion situation and operational bottlenecks (Q2 2026)** - Despite JNPA’s official clarification that all five container terminals are “functioning smoothly, without congestion,” trade press and user-level reports highlight **landside congestion and delays**: - The Loadstar (11 May 2026) reports that **container trade via Nhava Sheva is at risk of delays and missed connections** due to **landside strains**, particularly a shortage of trailers and labour at container freight stations (CFS). April throughput was **771,418 TEU, up 15.5% YoY**, amplifying pressure on landside infrastructure.([theloadstar.com](https://theloadstar.com/port-stakeholders-play-the-blame-game-at-congestion-hit-jnpa/?utm_source=openai)) - JNPA’s own notice on driver shortages notes that most of the **1.18 lakh TEU** in the yard are **transshipment units** and argues these are not the cause of congestion, putting the onus on **CFS operators, customs brokers and trailer availability**.([jnport.gov.in](https://www.jnport.gov.in/uploads/media_center/1/1603/JNPA_PR_-_Trailer_Driver_Shortage.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - At the terminal level, **Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal (NSFT)**, operated by JM Baxi, recorded its **highest-ever monthly throughput in April 2026**, signaling strong EXIM flows and the terminal’s ability to handle rising volumes while “maintaining reliability and service consistency.” This suggests that **berth/sea-side capacity is coping better than the landside ecosystem**.([indiashippingnews.com](https://indiashippingnews.com/nsft-achieves-record-breaking-monthly-throughput-in-april-2026/?utm_source=openai)) **Freight rates, surcharges, and capacity environment ex‑India** - Global container shipping: an April 2026 market review notes that **container freight rates remained generally weak through 2025** but the market in 2026 is characterised by **“managed volatility”** as a large wave of **4.8 million TEU of new capacity in 2025** and additional newbuilds in 2026 weigh on base rates, even as geopolitical shocks (Red Sea/West Asia) drive regional spikes and surcharges.([supplychainandlogistics.org](https://supplychainandlogistics.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/annual-review-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - A February 2026 logistics market report estimates that **around 60% of India’s containerised freight moves via Mundra and Nhava Sheva**, underlining JNPA’s centrality for exporters.([oiaglobal.com](https://www.oiaglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Market-Report-2-2026-pathways.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Exporters from India (including those using JNPT/Nhava Sheva) in April 2026 report that, on top of already elevated base freight rates due to **Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz disruptions**, they are paying **surcharges that can add 20–40% to total shipping cost**: - **Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS)** by Maersk: up to **US$1,100 per container** to Europe. - **War Risk Surcharge (WRS)**: reported up to **US$2,000 per TEU** on some lanes impacted by Middle East tensions. - **Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS)** (e.g., CMA CGM): around **US$265/TEU**. - **Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)**: Maersk has announced up to **US$1,650 per container to US East Coast effective 21 May 2026**. - **Inland Emergency Fuel Surcharge** linked to higher domestic transport costs.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/logistics/comments/1srjfl5/five_surcharges_indian_exporters_are_paying_right/?utm_source=openai)) - India-focused ocean freight outlooks for 2026 highlight: - **Inland logistics costs up 8–10% YTD** (fuel, haulage, chassis rentals). - **Handling/storage/demurrage fees at Indian ports up 6–12% since mid‑2025**, partially offsetting any fall in line‑haul base freight rates.([sarjak.com](https://www.sarjak.com/articles/india-ocean-freight-managed-volatility-2026-outlook/?utm_source=openai)) **Capacity development and service patterns impacting exporters at Nhava Sheva** - JNPA continues to attract large mainline and feeder capacity: - PSA Mumbai at JNPA recently welcomed a **23,664 TEU ultra-large container vessel (ULCV)** “Damietta Express,” demonstrating the port’s capability to handle very large ships.([indiashippingnews.com](https://indiashippingnews.com/jnpas-container-terminal-psa-mumbai-welcomes-global-feeder-shippings-jjs-service/?utm_source=openai)) - In March 2026, a new **JJS feeder service** by Global Feeder Shipping started at PSA Mumbai, with rotation **Mundra – Nhava Sheva – Jeddah – King Abdullah – Sokhna – Aqaba – King Abdullah – Jeddah – Mundra**, deepening connectivity with the Middle East at a time when West Asia trade is volatile.([indiashippingnews.com](https://indiashippingnews.com/jnpas-container-terminal-psa-mumbai-welcomes-global-feeder-shippings-jjs-service/?utm_source=openai)) - Policy/capacity backdrop: India’s **Sagarmala** and **Maritime India Vision 2030** programmes target **roughly a four‑fold increase in national port capacity**, greater use of coastal shipping, and a higher share of container traffic on rail/multimodal corridors (e.g., Dedicated Freight Corridor, MMLPs), which should structurally ease capacity constraints by the late 2020s, though immediate relief for 2026 is limited.([sarjak.com](https://www.sarjak.com/articles/india-ocean-freight-managed-volatility-2026-outlook/?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for exporters and freight forwarders (2026)** - **Operational risk**: Even if berth-side congestion at JNPA is “officially” under control, exporters should plan for: - Longer **gate-to-gate dwell times (5–7 days vs typical 2–3 days)** in some cases, driven by customs/CFS/trucking bottlenecks.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/logistics/comments/1sqicir/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your_biggest/?utm_source=openai)) - Higher risk of **missed vessel connections** when using time-sensitive services or transshipment via Middle East hubs.([theloadstar.com](https://theloadstar.com/port-stakeholders-play-the-blame-game-at-congestion-hit-jnpa/?utm_source=openai)) - **Cost environment**: - Base freight rates are volatile and lane-specific, but **surcharges linked to Red Sea/West Asia issues are a major cost driver in 2026**, particularly for Gulf/Europe lanes.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/logistics/comments/1srjfl5/five_surcharges_indian-exporters_are_paying_right/?utm_source=openai)) - Inland and local port cost inflation (8–10% inland, 6–12% port/local fees) is eroding some benefits from any softening in base ocean rates.([sarjak.com](https://www.sarjak.com/articles/india-ocean-freight-managed-volatility-2026-outlook/?utm_source=openai)) - **Capacity access**: - While global capacity is abundant due to newbuilds, **space and equipment at JNPA can be “relationship-driven” in tight weeks**, with forwarders “picking and choosing” cargo amid schedule disruptions and surcharges.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/logistics/comments/1sqicir/poll_for_indian-exporters_what_is_your_biggest/?utm_source=openai)) **Citations – Market Events** ([pib.gov.in](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2258703&lang=1&reg=1&utm_source=openai)) === 2. COMMODITY TRENDS – INDIA RICE EXPORTS (BASMATI & NON‑BASMATI), 2026 === **Recent export performance (value and growth)** - India’s **total agri & processed food exports** in FY 2025–26 were **US$25.71 billion**, up only **2% YoY**. Within this, **rice (basmati + non‑basmati)** remains the single largest item.([financialexpress.com](https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/agri-amp-processed-food-exports-rise-just-2-in-fy26/4209582/?utm_source=openai)) - The **value of India’s rice exports fell 7.5% YoY to US$11.53 billion in FY 2025–26**, reflecting both policy-driven volume constraints and trade disruptions to West Asia.([business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/west-asia-crisis-rice-exports-dip-7-5-to-11-53-billion-in-2025-26-126042300499_1.html?utm_source=openai)) **Volumes and composition – basmati vs non‑basmati** - Government data for FY 2023–24 (latest detailed breakdown) show: - **Basmati rice exports**: **5.24 million tonnes (52.43 lakh tonnes)**. - **Parboiled (non‑basmati)**: **7.57 million tonnes (75.7 lakh tonnes)**. - **Non‑basmati white rice**: **2.36 million tonnes (23.6 lakh tonnes)**. - **Broken rice**: **0.549 million tonnes (5.49 lakh tonnes)**. - **Other rice**: **0.636 million tonnes (6.36 lakh tonnes)**.([ibef.org](https://www.ibef.org/news/india-exported-19-86-million-tonnes-of-rice-till-march-25-2025-of-fy25-government-tells-rajya-sabha?utm_source=openai)) - A 2025/26 industry interview (IREF) projects **India’s rice exports in MY 2025‑26 (Oct–Sep) at about 22–23 million tonnes**, with **upside potential to 30 million tonnes** under optimal policy/market conditions (which would imply ~50% YoY growth from the previous marketing year). Another projection cited in the same piece pegs exports at **24.5 million tonnes (+6.5% YoY)**.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/092625-interview-indias-rice-exports-likely-to-close-at-30-mil-mt-in-my-2025-26-iref-says?utm_source=openai)) - In FY 2024–25 up to March 25, 2025, India had already exported **19.86 million tonnes of rice**, despite lingering restrictions earlier in the period, underscoring the structural strength of global demand for Indian rice.([ibef.org](https://www.ibef.org/news/india-exported-19-86-million-tonnes-of-rice-till-march-25-2025-of-fy25-government-tells-rajya-sabha?utm_source=openai)) **Policy changes affecting 2025–26 volumes** - During 2023–24, India imposed export bans/minimum export prices on several rice categories; many of these were **eased or removed in late 2024 and 2025**: - **October 2024**: Government removed the **floor price (MEP) on basmati exports** and **lifted the export ban on non‑basmati white rice**, while continuing to manage some categories via duties and parboiled-specific rules.([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_India_IN2025-0023.pdf&utm_source=openai)) - By 2025, non‑basmati rice exports were brought under **mandatory registration of contracts with APEDA**, aiming at transparency and better monitoring of export flows and prices.([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Rice_Exporters_Federation?utm_source=openai)) **Demand geography and Middle East disruption** - West Asia/ Gulf remains the core basmati demand centre: - **Iran is India’s top basmati market**, but 2025–26 saw growing stress on order flows, payment cycles, and ship schedules due to regional instability and shipping disruptions in West Asia/Red Sea, which contributed to the **7.5% decline in rice export value in FY 2025–26**.([business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/west-asia-crisis-rice-exports-dip-7-5-to-11-53-billion-in-2025-26-126042300499_1.html?utm_source=openai)) - New/emerging markets: - Industry sources highlight that **Malaysia** and several African destinations (e.g., Benin, Ghana) have continued or expanded non‑basmati purchases, including during export ban periods under **government‑to‑government (G2G) arrangements**, helping partially offset losses from some traditional private markets.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/092625-interview-indias-rice-exports-likely-to-close-at-30-mil-mt-in-my-2025-26-iref-says?utm_source=openai)) **Price trends and market structure (2025–26)** - Official daily price series are fragmented, but key patterns: - With export policy easing and a projected **bumper rice crop of ~145 million tonnes (+7% YoY)** in MY 2025‑26, **domestic rice prices softened** in late 2025, supporting a rebound in export offers, particularly for non‑basmati.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/092625-interview-indias-rice-exports-likely-to-close-at-30-mil-mt-in-my-2025-26-iref-says?utm_source=openai)) - For basmati, exporters stress that buyers looking for the “**best basmati rice price in India**” need to balance price vs quality; trade commentary in early 2026 notes a **wide discount between lower‑quality and premium aged basmati**, reflecting tightness in high‑quality segments and aggressive competition in bulk/low‑spec categories.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/u_indiafeast/comments/1su7d80/indian_rice_export_price_vs_quality_explained/?utm_source=openai)) - For non‑basmati (e.g., PR11, parboiled grades), exporters emphasize **bulk availability and aggressive pricing**, positioning India as the dominant low‑cost supplier for food aid, G2G, and mass‑market segments; PR11 and similar varieties are widely marketed as **cost‑effective for large‑scale distribution and government programmes**.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/u_indiafeast/comments/1sn17zc/pr11_nonbasmati_rice_bulk_supply_export_strength/?utm_source=openai)) **Macro signal for 2026** - USDA and IREF outlooks: easing export restrictions + bumper crop + still‑strong global demand suggest that **India could return to 22–25+ million tonnes of rice exports in MY 2025‑26**, though realization of the high‑end 30‑million‑tonne scenario will depend heavily on **continued policy predictability and the resolution (or at least stabilisation) of West Asia shipping risks**.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/092625-interview-indias-rice-exports-likely-to-close-at-30-mil-mt-in-my-2025-26-iref-says?utm_source=openai)) - However, the **7.5% fall in export value in FY 2025‑26** despite policy easing underscores that **logistics/sanctions/payment complications in the Gulf and Iran are now a central risk driver**, not just domestic policy.([business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/west-asia-crisis-rice-exports-dip-7-5-to-11-53-billion-in-2025-26-126042300499_1.html?utm_source=openai)) **Citations – Commodity Trends** ([ibef.org](https://www.ibef.org/news/india-exported-19-86-million-tonnes-of-rice-till-march-25-2025-of-fy25-government-tells-rajya-sabha?utm_source=openai)) === 3. TIMING SIGNALS – INDIA EXPORT POLICY & TRADE FACILITATION (2026) === **A. Export policy & restrictions on agricultural commodities (focus: rice) – status into 2026** - **2023–24 period:** India introduced a series of restrictions (export bans, duties, MEPs) on **non‑basmati white rice, broken rice, and basmati** to control domestic inflation.([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_India_IN2025-0023.pdf&utm_source=openai)) - **October 2024 turning point:** According to a March 2026 USDA Grain & Feed Annual: - Government **removed the floor price (MEP) on basmati rice exports**. - Government **removed the export ban on non‑basmati white rice (HS 1006.30.10)**. - Export tariffs/duties remain within India’s WTO‑bound rates, but no new import tariffs have been added in recent years.([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_India_IN2025-0023.pdf&utm_source=openai)) - **2025–26 regulatory fine‑tuning:** - Non‑basmati exports now require **registration of export contracts with APEDA**, under a framework led by the Indian Rice Exporters Federation and the Ministry of Commerce; this is intended to add **transparency and help calibrate export policy quickly** in response to domestic price movements.([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Rice_Exporters_Federation?utm_source=openai)) - Forward‑looking implication: for 2026, the **baseline is more liberal than in 2023–24**, but **policy remains reactive**; exporters should assume: - High probability of **temporary volume controls or minimum export price measures** if domestic prices spike or if monsoon outcomes are poor. - Ongoing scrutiny of shipments to sensitive markets (e.g., via G2G channels to ensure food security diplomacy).([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_India_IN2025-0023.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **B. Customs and digital trade facilitation – e‑Sanchit, ICEGATE, and process reforms** - **e‑Sanchit (electronic document upload)**: - e‑Sanchit continues to be the mandated platform for **paperless submission of supporting documents** for imports/exports, integrated into **ICEGATE**, India Customs’ electronic gateway. It enables digital submission of invoices, packing lists, certificates, etc., which are accessed by officers during assessment.([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_India_IN2025-0023.pdf&utm_source=openai)) - **ICEGATE modernisation & single‑window environment**: - ICEGATE functions as a **single electronic point for Customs filings**, supporting electronic Shipping Bills/Bills of Entry, e‑Payment, and integration with DGFT, RBI, and other agencies. It underpins the **SWIFT (Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade)** system aimed at reducing dwell times.([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_India_IN2025-0023.pdf&utm_source=openai)) - **Operational reality (exporter perspective, 2026)**: - Despite digitalisation, exporter/forwarder feedback in 2026 suggests that **clearance timelines have lengthened from 2–3 days to 5–7 days in some cases**, particularly at JNPA, due to: - Documentation errors/queries in Shipping Bills. - Coordination gaps between exporters, CHAs, and CFS operations. - Physical bottlenecks (drivers, trailers) that negate some of the gains from e‑systems.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/exportersindia/comments/1sqi922/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your_biggest/?utm_source=openai)) **C. National Logistics Policy (NLP) and port/logistics ecosystem – impact on forwarders** - The **National Logistics Policy (launched 2022 and operational through 2025–26)** aims to: - **Reduce India’s logistics cost from ~13–14% of GDP to near 8%** over time. - Drive integration of **ULIP (Unified Logistics Interface Platform)**, **digital documentation**, and multimodal planning. - Support initiatives under **PM Gati Shakti**, **Sagarmala**, and **Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)** to improve port‑hinterland connectivity.([sarjak.com](https://www.sarjak.com/articles/india-ocean-freight-managed-volatility-2026-outlook/?utm_source=openai)) - For freight forwarders and exporters in 2025–26, concrete impacts include: - Growing reliance on **digital platforms for documentation and slot/vehicle booking**; forwarders offering strong digital + on‑ground documentation support can materially reduce delays at ports like JNPT.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/exportersindia/comments/1sqi922/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your_biggest/?utm_source=openai)) - Increasing importance of **multimodal and rail‑based solutions** (DFC, MMLPs) as NLP/Sagarmala/DFC projects mature, which should gradually **shift some container flows from road to rail**, improving reliability and potentially reducing inland cost over a multi‑year horizon.([sarjak.com](https://www.sarjak.com/articles/india-ocean-freight-managed-volatility-2026-outlook/?utm_source=openai)) **D. 2026 timing signals for exporters & freight forwarders** - **Short‑term (next 6–12 months, through early 2027):** - Expect **continued logistics volatility** driven by West Asia/Red Sea security conditions, leading to: - Elevated and highly variable **surcharges** (WRS, ECS, PSS, fuel).([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/logistics/comments/1srjfl5/five_surcharges_indian-exporters_are_paying_right/?utm_source=openai)) - Periodic vessel re‑routing and schedule changes that **tighten effective capacity** on key India–Gulf/Europe lanes, even though global capacity is high.([sarjak.com](https://www.sarjak.com/articles/india-ocean-freight-managed-volatility-2026-outlook/?utm_source=openai)) - On the commodity side, rice exporters gain from a **more relaxed export policy regime vs 2023–24**, but must watch for **rapid re‑tightening** if domestic conditions (prices/monsoon) warrant.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/092625-interview-indias-rice-exports-likely-to-close-at-30-mil-mt-in-my-2025-26-iref-says?utm_source=openai)) - **Medium‑term (late 2026–2028):** - As DFC links, Sagarmala projects, and port capacity upgrades (e.g., NSFT expansion, additional rail sidings, MMLPs) progressively come onstream, there should be **structural improvements in dwell times and inland cost**, directly benefiting forwarders operating through JNPA and other major ports.([indiaseatradenews.com](https://indiaseatradenews.com/jawaharlal-nehru-port-authority-surpasses-8-million-teus-in-fy26-highest-ever-since-inception/?utm_source=openai)) **Citations – Timing Signals** ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/092625-interview-indias-rice-exports-likely-to-close-at-30-mil-mt-in-my-2025-26-iref-says?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • JNPA handles record 7.94 million containers in CY 2025 https://www.assafinaonline.com/en/article/jnpa-handles-record-7.94-million-containers-in-cy-2025?utm_source=openai • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Surpasses 8 Million TEUs in FY26, Highest Ever Since Inception - India Seatrade News https://indiaseatradenews.com/jawaharlal-nehru-port-authority-surpasses-8-million-teus-in-fy26-highest-ever-since-inception/?utm_source=openai • Press Release Page | Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2258703&lang=1&reg=1&utm_source=openai • Press Release Page | Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2258703&lang=1&reg=1&utm_source=openai • Port stakeholders play the blame game at congestion-hit JNPA - The Loadstar https://theloadstar.com/port-stakeholders-play-the-blame-game-at-congestion-hit-jnpa/?utm_source=openai • Trade Advisory on Operational Status at JNPA Container https://www.jnport.gov.in/uploads/media_center/1/1603/JNPA_PR_-_Trailer_Driver_Shortage.pdf?utm_source=openai • NSFT achieves record-breaking monthly throughput in April 2026 - India Shipping News https://indiashippingnews.com/nsft-achieves-record-breaking-monthly-throughput-in-april-2026/?utm_source=openai • Shipping and Shipbuilding Markets https://supplychainandlogistics.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/annual-review-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai • Market Report 2/2026 https://www.oiaglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Market-Report-2-2026-pathways.pdf?utm_source=openai • Five surcharges Indian exporters are paying right now in April 2026 and most do not know what they are https://www.reddit.com/r/logistics/comments/1srjfl5/five_surcharges_indian-exporters_are_paying_right/?utm_source=openai • India Ocean Freight Outlook 2026: Managed Volatility & Market Realignment - Sarjak Container Lines https://www.sarjak.com/articles/india-ocean-freight-managed-volatility-2026-outlook/?utm_source=openai • JNPA’s Container Terminal, PSA Mumbai welcomes Global Feeder Shipping’s JJS Service - India Shipping News https://indiashippingnews.com/jnpas-container-terminal-psa-mumbai-welcomes-global-feeder-shippings-jjs-service/?utm_source=openai • JNPA’s Container Terminal, PSA Mumbai welcomes Global Feeder Shipping’s JJS Service - India Shipping News https://indiashippingnews.com/jnpas-container-terminal-psa-mumbai-welcomes-global-feeder-shippings-jjs-service/?utm_source=openai • India Ocean Freight Outlook 2026: Managed Volatility & Market Realignment - Sarjak Container Lines https://www.sarjak.com/articles/india-ocean-freight-managed-volatility-2026-outlook/?utm_source=openai • Poll for Indian exporters what is your biggest challenge right now in 2026? https://www.reddit.com/r/logistics/comments/1sqicir/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your_biggest/?utm_source=openai • Port stakeholders play the blame game at congestion-hit JNPA - The Loadstar https://theloadstar.com/port-stakeholders-play-the-blame-game-at-congestion-hit-jnpa/?utm_source=openai • Five surcharges Indian exporters are paying right now in April 2026 and most do not know what they are https://www.reddit.com/r/logistics/comments/1srjfl5/five_surcharges_indian-exporters_are_paying_right/?utm_source=openai • India Ocean Freight Outlook 2026: Managed Volatility & Market Realignment - Sarjak Container Lines https://www.sarjak.com/articles/india-ocean-freight-managed-volatility-2026-outlook/?utm_source=openai • Poll for Indian exporters what is your biggest challenge right now in 2026? https://www.reddit.com/r/exportersindia/comments/1sqi922/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your_biggest/?utm_source=openai • India Ocean Freight Outlook 2026: Managed Volatility & Market Realignment - Sarjak Container Lines https://www.sarjak.com/articles/india-ocean-freight-managed-volatility-2026-outlook/?utm_source=openai • Agri & processed food exports rise just 2% in FY26 - Economy News | The Financial Express https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/agri-amp-processed-food-exports-rise-just-2-in-fy26/4209582/?utm_source=openai • West Asia crisis: Rice exports dip 7.5% to $11.53 billion in 2025-26 | Economy & Policy News - Business Standard https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/west-asia-crisis-rice-exports-dip-7-5-to-11-53-billion-in-2025-26-126042300499_1.html?utm_source=openai • India exported 19.86 million tonnes of rice till March 25, 2025, of FY25: Government tells Rajya Sabha | IBEF https://www.ibef.org/news/india-exported-19-86-million-tonnes-of-rice-till-march-25-2025-of-fy25-government-tells-rajya-sabha?utm_source=openai • INTERVIEW: India's rice exports likely to close at 30 mil mt in MY 2025-26, IREF says | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/092625-interview-indias-rice-exports-likely-to-close-at-30-mil-mt-in-my-2025-26-iref-says?utm_source=openai • India exported 19.86 million tonnes of rice till March 25, 2025, of FY25: Government tells Rajya Sabha | IBEF https://www.ibef.org/news/india-exported-19-86-million-tonnes-of-rice-till-march-25-2025-of-fy25-government-tells-rajya-sabha?utm_source=openai • REQUIRED REPORT: Public Distribution https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Annual_New+Delhi_India_IN2025-0023.pdf&utm_source=openai • Indian Rice Exporters Federation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Rice_Exporters_Federation?utm_source=openai • West Asia crisis: Rice exports dip 7.5% to $11.53 billion in 2025-26 | Economy & Policy News - Business Standard https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/west-asia-crisis-rice-exports-dip-7-5-to-11-53-billion-in-2025-26-126042300499_1.html?utm_source=openai • INTERVIEW: India's rice exports likely to close at 30 mil mt in MY 2025-26, IREF says | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/092625-interview-indias-rice-exports-likely-to-close-at-30-mil-mt-in-my-2025-26-iref-says?utm_source=openai