Four cargo ships transporting essential fertilizers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz and are now en route to Indian ports, bolstering the country’s agricultural supplies.
NEW DELHI – Four cargo ships carrying shipments of urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and sulphur from the Persian Gulf have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now headed to various ports in India, according to an official statement released on June 22.
The vessels are en route to Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, Paradeep, and Mundra ports. Their arrival is expected to enhance India’s fertilizer reserves, which are crucial for meeting the agricultural demands of the country, the statement noted.
As of June 22, India’s total fertilizer stock amounted to 196.08 lakh tons, a significant increase from 168.67 lakh tons during the same period last year. This inventory comprises 81.44 lakh tons of urea, 20.92 lakh tons of DAP, 55.91 lakh tons of NPK, 12.68 lakh tons of MOP, and 25.13 lakh tons of SSP.
The Indian government has taken measures to bolster both domestic production and import arrangements to ensure a steady supply of fertilizers, especially amid ongoing disruptions related to the Middle East crisis. This proactive approach aims to secure agricultural productivity across the nation.
According to IANS, these shipments are part of a broader strategy to maintain adequate fertilizer supplies in the face of global challenges.