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What could the operational restrictions on Aeroflot flights mean for Delhi?

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Stalled cargo shipments could disrupt logistics flow into Delhi. Operational restrictions linked to US sanctions have caused cargo booked on Russian carriers like Aeroflot to stall at Mumbai airports. Normally, bonded cargo imported into Mumbai is processed through customs and then moved by truck to Delhi for onward shipment to Russia. Because this process has stalled, trucks carrying some shipments are forced to return to their point of origin, interrupting the expected flow of goods into Delhi.

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The facts so far

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  • Cargoes booked with Russian carriers Aeroflot and Volga-Dnepr have been held up at Mumbai's main airport for nearly two weeks.bignewsnetwork.com
  • About 2.5 metric tons of cargo is currently held up at Mumbai airport, while another 12.5 metric tons await clearance.bignewsnetwork.com
  • Bonded cargo from Mumbai is normally processed through customs before being moved by truck to Delhi for onward shipment to Russia.bignewsnetwork.com
  • Navi Mumbai and Mumbai airports are owned and operated by the Adani Airport Holding Ltd.bignewsnetwork.com

Why it matters

The disruption affects a specific, high-value logistics chain connecting India and Russia, which is part of a broader effort by India and Russia to expand bilateral trade, currently standing at around $60 billion annually. The stall in cargo movement highlights the growing exposure Indian businesses face to US and EU secondary sanctions over continued commercial ties with Russia, forcing private companies to adopt their own compliance measures.

This situation is complicated by the involvement of Adani Group and BlackRock in the airport infrastructure, as Adani Airports raised $1 billion through the sale of shares to investors, including US funds managed by BlackRock. The restrictions are linked to US sanctions, even though India does not enforce unilateral sanctions imposed by the US or the European Union.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the Civil Aviation Ministry provide a clear, written, and uniformly applicable policy regarding these restrictions?
  • How long will the current stall in bonded cargo processing at Mumbai last?

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India's Civil Aviation Ministry issues a clear policy on the restrictionsThe flow of cargo to Delhi could resume, potentially mitigating the logistical disruption.
The US imposes further secondary sanctions on Indian logistics companiesThe operational restrictions could widen beyond Aeroflot and Volga-Dnepr, affecting more cargo movement into Delhi.

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