‘Freight rates on routes like Delhi–Frankfurt & Mumbai–London will rise by 10–20%’

Kamal Jain, Director, Cargomen Logistics said, “The temporary closure of key airports in Northern India—Amritsar, Srinagar, and Pathankot—has significantly disrupted cargo operations. Domestic shipments face rerouting delays, transshipment issues and pressure on alternate hubs like Delhi and Jaipur. International cargo, especially perishables, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, is severely impacted due to missed connections and ground handling congestion. Airspace restrictions over Pakistan have forced Indian airlines to take longer routes via the Arabian Sea or Central India, increasing fuel costs and turnaround times. As a result, freight rates on major routes like Delhi–Frankfurt and Mumbai–London will rise by 10–20%, with shippers exploring sea-air and land alternatives.