What happened
More regular coastal services between Gujarat and the southern ports offer an alternative to long road and rail hauls for bulk and containerised cargo.
Why it matters
Coastal lanes can lower cost per tonne and emissions, but longer and less frequent sailings require more inventory in the pipeline.
Actionable signal
Shift steady, non-urgent volumes to coastal routes first and keep road capacity for time-critical orders.
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