India-Europe liners abruptly drop rates amid weakening cargo prospects

Bency Mathew, Special Correspondent | Mar 11, 2025, 4:41 PM EDT

After raising rates in anticipation of higher volumes, several top carriers have now dropped spot booking rates from West India to North Europe by between $300 and $500 per container, according to freight forwarder sources in Mumbai.

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