India secures fresh supplies amid Middle East conflict
A cargo vessel carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States arrived at New Mangalore Port on Sunday morning, bringing relief amid concerns over possible supply disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia conflict.
The Singapore-flagged tanker Pyxis Pioneer docked at Berth No. 13 around 6 am, according to the New Mangalore Port Authority.
The vessel, with a gross tonnage of 47,236 tonnes, had sailed from the Port of Nederland on February 14 and is scheduled to unload 16,714 tonnes of LPG for Aegis Logistics Ltd before departing early Monday.
Energy shipments continue despite tensions
The arrival comes as the three-week-long conflict in West Asia has disrupted regional energy supply chains, prompting India to secure shipments from alternative sources.
Earlier, supplies of LPG to commercial establishments such as hotels had reportedly been curtailed in some areas to prioritise domestic cooking gas for households.
Other recent energy deliveries
India has received several other energy shipments in recent days.
On March 18, the crude oil tanker Jag Laadki delivered around 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil at Mundra Port.
Two LPG carriers — Nanda Devi and Shivalik — also recently delivered about 47,000 tonnes of LPG to ports at Vadinar Port and Mundra.
VIDEO | Karnataka: Pyxis Pioneer, a large cargo ship carrying LPG from Texas in the US, arrives at Mangalore Port.
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Shipping through Strait of Hormuz
The shipments have arrived amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.
Iran has reportedly assured safe passage for Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, even as it warned of possible strikes targeting port areas in the United Arab Emirates.
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