Trade bodies informed on 17 November 2025 that container availability for outbound shipments improved across multiple ports following a sustained easing in global shipping congestion. Exporters in textiles, electronics and chemicals noted shorter turnaround times and improved vessel schedules compared to last quarter. Analysts said this trend may support India’s near-term merchandise export numbers, particularly as order flows from Europe and Africa show early-quarter momentum. Logistics providers added that freight rates remain somewhat elevated but have stabilized relative to recent peaks. Shipping monitors expect December schedules to remain manageable barring new geopolitical disruptions.