Freight charges to the US and Europe have surged 3-4 times recently, forcing Indian exporters to pay over $9,000 per container compared to $3,000 earlier.
Shipping charges have increased by 3-4 times
Aug 11, 2026
01:09 pm
What's the storyIndian exporters are facing a major spike in freight costs, with shipping charges on almost all major routes rising sharply.
The cost of shipping containers to the US and Europe has increased by three to four times in the last couple of months.
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