Transporters’ strike ends after four days; exporters claim heavy losses

• 20,000-25,000 containers missed port deadlines during the strike
• Clearance of backlog expected to take up to 25 days
• $300,000-$400,000 loss feared as 400 fruit, vegetable containers stuck

KARACHI: The four-day strike by goods transporters, which ended early Saturday morning, has caused significant disruption to trade and port operations, with exporters rep­o­r­ting millions in losses due to delayed shipments and piling backlogs of imported containers.

Karachi Chamber...