Major disruptions are taking place at India’s dry-bulk and container ports as the country goes into full lockdown to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Indian shipping sources reported that major ports including Krishnapatnam, Gangavaram, Kakinada, Karaikal and Vizag have declared force majeure on all incoming dry bulk shipments, while several other privately-owned ports have shut down completely.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered an immediate "complete" lockdown for India's population 1.3bn
