India Opens Ports, Airports to Cargo Diverted by Hormuz Disruption.

Temporary Transhipment Window Offers Relief as West Asia Shipping Routes Face Uncertainty.

India has opened its seaports and international airports to foreign-bound cargo diverted because of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Under the arrangement, cargo can be temporarily unloaded, stored and transshipped in India until October 31, 2026. However, such goods must remain under Customs control and cannot be cleared for domestic consumption or moved into the Domestic Tariff Area. The move comes as shipping uncertainties in West Asia continue to affect global trade routes. Meanwhile, Gujarat is considering extending port concessions for major facilities, including Mundra and Pipavav, to provide operators greater investment certainty. Adani Ports has secured regulatory clearance to expand Mundra Port’s capacity from 225 million tonnes to 514 million tonnes, backed by an estimated ₹45,000 crore investment. APM Terminals-run Pipavav has also received approvals for a major expansion. The developments highlight India’s growing role as a resilient maritime and logistics hub.