Wednesday, December 30, 2020 12:20PM IST (6:50AM GMT) Shri Manoj Patodia, Chairman - TEXPROCIL
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: Exporters from India are facing huge shortage of containers for exports. “The situation is becoming very serious as exporters are finding it difficult to adhere to shipment schedules which is a matter of serious concern,” said, Shri Manoj Patodia, Chairman of The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL). One of the reasons being attributed for the shortage is the low volume of imports, especially from China. Further, exporters face shortage of containers not only at the Gateway Ports but also at the ICDs. In the initial months of the lockdown, Shri Patodia pointed out that exports were low. However, after a period of intense lockdown for more than 6 months, exports of textiles & clothing have started picking up sharply, according to the Chairman, TEXPROCIL. Many exporters are holding export orders for shipments till March 31, 2021. The Chairman, TEXPROCIL also mentioned that delay in shipments are leading to the cancellation of orders in many cases and if the issue is not resolved on a priority basis, exporters of textiles & clothing may lose business by an estimated 20%.