New Delhi, March 3 -- India's air cargo agents have urged the government to step in and provide relief to exporters hit by flight disruptions caused by the escalating war between Iran and the US, which has led to widespread airspace closures across parts of West Asia.

In a letter dated 2 March to the Economic Advisor of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) sought a waiver of demurrage charges on export cargo stranded at airport terminals due to cancelled or delayed international flights. Mint has seen a copy of the letter.

Demurrage charges are daily penalties imposed when a cargo remains inside the terminal, port, or depot beyond the agreed "free time".

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