The article discusses a potential improvement in shipping times between Mumbai, India and Novorossiysk, Russia. According to information from transport and logistics company Asia Import Group, small Indian shipping companies are offering faster cargo delivery through the Suez Canal.
This route is said to cut down travel time from 25 days to 18 days. The efficiency gains are attributed to fewer stops made by smaller vessels at ports along the route, compared to traditional journeys. This streamlined approach could make the Mumbai-Novorossiysk route more attractive for businesses.
The report also highlights the context of the Red Sea crisis, which has disrupted shipping in that region and driven cargo volumes down. The Suez Canal route emerges as a safer and potentially faster alternative for shippers looking to move goods between India and Russia.
Source: India Shipping News