Mundra Port Faces Fresh Disruptions as Depot Operators Halt Empty Box Movements
Inland service providers rally behind off-dock depot owners striking against newly implemented regulations by Adani Ports.
Inland logistics networks serving Mundra Port are confronting fresh operational challenges following a collective operational halt by empty-container depot operators around the hub. The suspension of services comes in direct response to newly introduced regulatory directives issued by the harbour's operator, Adani Ports.
To enforce their pushback, off-dock depot operators have withdrawn the allocation of empty yard codes. These codes are essential for container shipping lines seeking to transfer empty equipment out of the terminal area and into designated third-party storage yards in the surrounding vicinity.
The standoff has broadened as other inland logistics service providers have voiced support for the depot owners. The growing coalition threatens to intensify supply chain bottlenecks across one of India's most critical commercial maritime gateways.
With equipment repositioning stalled and off-dock transfers frozen, the disruption risks compounding hinterland transport delays and creating broader operational strain across the port's container logistics ecosystem.
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