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7 September 2026

Empties handling dispute at Mundra heats up as the boxes pile up

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Source reporting: The Loadstar

Empties handling dispute at Mundra heats up as the boxes pile up

The confrontation between Adani Ports (APSEZ) and landside logistics service providers at India’s Mundra Port over empty container operations is beginning to trickle down to the cargo owners and freight forwarders. According to local industry sources, there are no signs of a breakthrough in the week-long stalemate, with both sides remaining intransigent. The angst followed APSEZ slamming the brakes on carriers using the option of nominating yards of their choice outside the ... The post Empties handling dispute at Mundra heats up as the boxes pile up appeared first on The Loadstar .

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