India readies 4 point plan to deal with Suez blockage

The government has finalised a four-pronged plan to deal with the fallout from the blockage of the Suez Canal.

Department of commerce at meeting held on March 26 discussed the 4 most pressing issues -:  

• Prioritising the movement of perishable cargo
• Honouring existing freight rates as shipping rates sky rocket
• Rerouting of ships
• Remaining prepared for post-blockage rush at various ports 

The govt in a statement said "We will identify cargo, particularly perishable cargo, for priority movement and work with the shipping lines for the same."

The Govt has also made a request to the shipping lines to maintain stability in freight rates during the period of this crisis.