‘Bangladeshi goods were prioritised over Indian causing losses to Indian exporters’

Chaitaly Mehta, Director, EKF Global said, “Industry estimates suggest about 18 per cent of Bangladesh’s garment air cargo was being flown through Indian airports. Bangladesh exports roughly 3,400 tonnes of garments by air per week, with 600 tonnes flown through Indian airports with Inditex being one of the biggest importers. The congestion and chaos that had been created at the leading airports resulted in regular Indian exporters shipments being delayed, missing flights, delayed clearances, storage charges, increased air freight rates and no or little space on the aircraft. Bangladeshi goods were being given priority over Indian goods causing losses to Indian Exporters. To me, this move will help regularise the rates and let Indian exporters meet their deadlines and have their goods reach their buyers on time. Kuddos to GOI for listening to the Trade and taking steps to protect Indian exporters and India made goods.”