Losing business: Around 10% of containerised cargo had to be diverted from the Thoothukudi seaport to other ports in Chennai and Kochi. more-inThe internet blackout in Thoothukudi district has had an adverse impact on maritime trade, leaving traders reliant on exports and imports in a spot of bother. The Departments of Port and Customs had adopted an automated online filing system over the last few years, and without access to the internet, shipping transactions were disrupted. Considering the situation, the Customs Department has relaxed the penalty for non-filing of bill of entry till Monday (May 28). Thousands of workers relying on the logistics industry — the ancillary of the shipping industry — have been rendered jobless.

Source: The Hindu May 28, 2018 04:18 UTC