Indian Apparel Exporters Request Demurrage Fee Waiver Amid West Asia Flight Disruptions

Apparel exporters in India have urged the government to waive airport demurrage charges on export cargo due to flight disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asian crisis, including the Iran-Israel conflict. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) highlighted that international flight operations face route restrictions, airspace closures, and schedule irregularities, leading to consignments being stranded at airport terminals. These delays are attributed to external factors beyond the control of exporters and related agents.