Balagopal Balachandran, National Head, Air Freight, FEI Cargo, said, “Cargo agents and logistics operators may see rising opportunities in outbound shipments, export consolidation, and value-added supply chain services.”

Rajen S Bhatia, Managing Director, Tulsidas Khimji said, “For India’s EXIM trade, the Gulf crisis could increase transportation costs and create pressure on time-sensitive cargo operations.”

Vandana Singh, Chairperson, Aviation Cargo, Federation of Aviation Industry in India, said, “The crisis could temporarily hit belly capacity as any reduction in pax flights may reduce cargo space.