Shipping Ministry Denies Reports of Container Backlog Amid Middle East Maritime Disruptions

The Shipping Ministry has dismissed reports claiming that 450 containers are lying on the road at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, calling such claims baseless. Meanwhile, the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, now involving the U.S., continues to disrupt maritime traffic in the Middle East, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. This has increased risks for commercial shipping, with some vessels delayed or stranded in the Persian Gulf. Indian authorities have reassured the public regarding the situation.