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As the UK-India Free Trade Agreement comes into force, specialist air and sea freight operator, Europa Air & Sea in Delhi says Indian exporters are entering a stronger trading environment with one of the world’s largest consumer markets.
The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is beginning to influence cargo movement between the two countries, with airlines responding to rising demand by adding capacity. IAG Cargo’s decision to introduce a third daily London Heathrow–Delhi service reflects growing confidence in India–UK trade and highlights how stronger air connectivity will play a crucial role in supporting exporters, supply chains and time-sensitive cargo.
India’s growing interest in the Northern Sea Route (NSR) has taken another step forward after the Russian government approved a memorandum to strengthen maritime cargo cooperation between the two countries. While the agreement is yet to be signed, it reflects a broader effort to diversify global supply chains, improve connectivity and create new shipping options for India’s expanding trade with Russia and northern Europe.
The first export consignments under the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) have begun moving, marking the transition of the trade pact from policy to supply chain execution.
Balagopal Balachandran, National Head – Air Freight said, “The BCAS decision to remove mandatory re-screening of eligible transhipment cargo marks a significant step towards improving efficiency in India’s air cargo ecosystem…
Sunil Kohli, Managing Director, Rahat Cargo, hailed the elimination of mandatory re-screening during air cargo transshipment as a landmark policy reform that will significantly improve logistics efficiency and reduce transit costs…













