New Delhi, April 11 -- Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday reviewed port operations, and directed the Directorate General (DG) of Shipping to ensure complete transparency in shipping-related charges, saying this ongoing crisis in West Asia must not become an opportunity for profiteering. As per an official statement, Sonowal said timely intervention by the government cleared 90% cargo backlog amid disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. In a strong message to the sector, the minister instructed the DG of Shipping to ensure complete transparency in shipping-related charges. "This crisis must not become an opportunity for profiteering. All charges must be clearly documented and monitored to protect trade interests," he said. He said swift government action restored port operations and minimised trade disruption. Chairing a high-level review meeting, Sonowal noted that the evolving situation in West Asia had initially disrupted cargo movement and vessel traffic, but coordinated and proactive measures ensured rapid stabilisation of port operations with minimal impact on trade. "We acted swiftly and in a coordinated manner to address emerging challenges. Continuous monitoring and timely intervention have helped us regularise port operations and clear the backlog efficiently, ensuring that India's trade remains resilient," the statement said, quoting Sonowal....