Direct Cargo Service To Start Between India and Maldives; Operated Under SCI
On September 21, External Affair Minister S Jaishankar announced the redemption of direct cargo ferry service for the first time between India and Maldives. The service, operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), will help improve trade relations between the two countries and is planned to run twice a month. Experts opine that the service will reduce the time for transportation of goods, and also be cost-effective.
Tags: India, Maldives, trade deals, Cargo service
Courtesy: The Indian Express