State the problems faced by Indian shipping.

The problems faced by Indian shipping are:

1. Indian ports are not well connected with their hinterland.
2. Indian ports are not well planned, lack facilities and are very congested.
3. There is heavy pressure on cargo containers.
4. The coastal fleet is ageing fast, nearly 52% of the tonnage is already due for development.
5. There is imbalance in the coastal traffic movement as traffic is not equally available in both directions.
6. Slow handling of the cargo at port and undue port delays inflict heavy losses on shipping companies.