Mumbai - Air cargo agents have raised concerns that the suspension of dedicated freighter operations at Mumbai could adversely impact India’s export shipments, particularly time-sensitive and high-value cargo, at a time when global demand is showing early signs of recovery.

Industry representatives said the absence of freighter capacity at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is forcing exporters to rely heavily on passenger aircraft belly space or divert cargo to other gateways such as Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. This is leading to higher costs, longer transit times and operational bottlenecks, especially for sectors such as pharmaceuticals . . .