Mumbai, Sept. 1 -- The ongoing Maratha Andolan has brought cargo movement across Maharashtra to a grinding halt, with all major connectivity routes to South Mumbai--including Atal Setu, Navi Mumbai routes, Panvel, and the Eastern Freeway--completely shut for heavy vehicles and ODC consignments, the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) said in a release on Monday.

According to the AIMTC, exporters, importers, and project cargo operators are facing massive losses as time-bound shipments are stranded en route to Mumbai Port.

One such critical example is heavy equipment machinery bound for the vessel Jabel Ali Nine, scheduled to sail tomorrow morning. The machinery must reach the port this evening, but loaded vehicles have been denied...