IMD Issues Red Alert in Mumbai and Other Cities

Heavy Rainfall in Maharashtra Disrupts Shipping & Logistics Operations

Since yesterday, several cities across Maharashtra — including Mumbai — have been experiencing extremely heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert, warning of continued downpours and potential flooding in low-lying areas.

Impact on Shipping & Logistics

The severe rainfall has caused widespread waterlogging on roads and in industrial zones, leading to major challenges in shipping and logistics operations. Current disruptions include:

• Container handling delays – stuffing and de-stuffing of containers has been significantly slowed.
• Restricted vehicle movement – due to flooding and poor road conditions.
• Labour shortages – workers facing difficulty commuting to facilities.
• Customs clearance delays – resulting in slower processing timelines.
• Vessel connection delays – as shipments face hurdles in reaching port on time.

These issues are impacting the overall supply chain, with potential ripple effects on delivery schedules.

Our Response & Commitment

Our operations team is closely monitoring the situation and working tirelessly to minimize disruption. Despite the challenges, we are actively coordinating with stakeholders to ensure shipments connect to planned vessels as swiftly as possible.

We will continue to share timely updates on the evolving situation. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding during this period of severe weather disruption.