# India response to West Asia maritime trade disruptions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-response-to-west-asia-maritime-trade-disruptions
> Updated: 2026-08-26T04:45:11.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

To mitigate trade disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian government has expanded its cargo transshipment frameworks. This includes facilitating the movement of liquid, break, and dry bulk cargo through seaports and airports under customs supervision. In the aviation sector, the transshipment air cargo network was expanded to include domestic stations in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, as well as international destinations in London and Copenhagen.

Building on these logistical adjustments, India has utilized international forums to advocate for the protection of vital maritime trade routes. During a United Nations Security Council debate, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni emphasized that disruptions to commercial shipping during conflicts can cause cascading effects that disproportionately impact food-importing developing nations. The Indian delegation urged the Security Council to prioritize mitigating humanitarian consequences by ensuring safe, unhindered access for aid and avoiding sanctions that might impede the trade of agricultural goods.

In the same debate, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored the gravity of the global landscape, noting that 2025 has seen the highest number of armed conflicts since World War II. Guterres reported that at least 266 million people face acute food insecurity, with simultaneous famines occurring in Sudan and Gaza. He specifically highlighted that attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz—which manages one-fifth of global oil and one-third of fertilizer trade—pose a direct threat to global supply chains.

## Claims

- Food insecurity is a significant humanitarian consequence of armed conflicts. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Secure maritime trade routes are essential for the movement of food, fertilizers, fuel, and other commodities. (single source)
- The year 2025 saw the highest number of armed conflicts since World War II. (single source)
- At least 266 million people are facing acute food insecurity. (single source)
- Famines were confirmed in Sudan and Gaza during 2025. (single source)
- The Strait of Hormuz carries approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies and one-third of global fertilizer trade. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: India urges UN action to protect maritime trade routes and food security

India has urged the UN Security Council to safeguard maritime trade routes to ensure global food security, amid warnings from the UN of rising conflicts and widespread acute hunger.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-urges-global-action-to-protect-maritime-trade-routes

### 2026-08-19: India expands cargo transshipment networks amid West Asia crisis

India is expanding its maritime and air cargo transshipment networks to counter West Asia trade disruptions and improve logistics efficiency through new domestic and international routes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-expands-cargo-transshipment-networks-amid-west-asia-crisis

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