UPDATED: 9/14/26-The 13-day strike by empty-container yard operators at India’s Mundra Port has ended, with operators resuming normal operations following a dispute over Adani Ports’ decision to freeze empty yard codes. The resolution is easing road congestion and improving vehicle turnaround times, helping to restore more normal container movement through the port.
Mohawk Global will continue to monitor conditions and work with our customers and overseas partners to manage any remaining impacts as operations stabilize.
A strike by empty-container yard operators at India’s Port of Mundra is continuing to disrupt container movements and create congestion for importers and exporters.
The disruption began August 28 after the Mundra Empty Container Yards & Allied Services Provider Association suspended operations. Container transporters have also joined the stoppage, further restricting the movement of empty equipment. The situation is affecting both the availability of empty containers for export shipments and the return of empty containers following imports.
The disruption comes as Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) transitions empty-container operations to designated facilities within the Mundra Port and SEZ. APSEZ has announced plans for a dedicated Empty Container Yard that will provide storage, inspection, maintenance and movement of empty containers.
What this Means for Shippers
The situation remains fluid and may result in delays, vessel cut-off challenges, shipment rollovers and additional transportation or handling costs.
Mohawk Global’s India and South Asia trade experts are closely monitoring the situation and can help you build strategies to keep your supply chain moving, reach out today.