Transit delays, higher costs: Bangladesh garment import curbs to hit buyers
Sunday, 18 May 2025 () India is restricting ready-made garment imports from Bangladesh via land. This action is expected to raise logistics costs. Transit times will also increase. Apparel Export Promotion Council notes potential negative impacts. A significant portion of apparel imports enters India through land ports. The change will affect shipments through Petrapole land port. Ships will now sail to Kolkata and Mumbai.