Import-Export Hit During Lockdown, Cargo Handling Down By 23%

by M. Nuruddin Sep 23, 2020 • 07:51 PM Views 677

India’s import and export took a hit during the Lockdown as businesses faced disruptions. As per latest data, the country’s 12 major ports recorded 16.56% decline in cargo volumes to 245.04 tonnes between April-August. In May alone, there was a decline of 23.25% in cargo handling from 59,151 tonnes in 2019 to 45,399 tonnes in 2020