Indian manufacturers are shifting to air freight as West Asia's crisis disrupts sea shipments, ensuring timely supplies despite higher costs during the festive season.
This comes as a response to shipping delays caused by the West Asia crisis
Aug 08, 2026
11:04 am
What's the storyIndian electronics and automobile manufacturers are increasingly turning to air freight for transporting raw materials and components.
This comes as a response to shipping delays and congestion caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis, which has made sea freight unreliable.
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