Mumbai - Container freight rates on the China–India trade lane have doubled as stronger import demand puts pressure on available vessel capacity, creating tighter shipping conditions for Indian importers.

The increase in rates comes as demand for containerised cargo from China rises while shipping lines face limited vessel space. The imbalance between cargo demand and available capacity is pushing freight costs higher on the route.

Indian importers sourcing goods from China are likely to face increased logistics costs as carriers adjust pricing in response to the tighter capacity environment. Higher freight rates could add to . . .