India, May 25 -- A temporary shortage of trailer drivers coupled with geopolitical uncertainties, has delayed container movement and exports at Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

In a trade notice issued on Saturday, the port authority said evacuation of import containers from terminals to container freight stations (CFS) had been adversely affected due to a shortage of trailer drivers faced by CFS operators.

"While port operations remain unaffected, the import inventory in the yards has risen to enhanced numbers, necessitating additional measures," the notice stated.

However, the Nhava Sheva Container Operators Welfare Association said the disruption stemmed from multiple issues beyond driver shortages.

Earlier this month, the association flagge...