Government Urged to Address Concerns in Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024

The opposition has urged the government to reassess the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, to safeguard Indian traders and industries. Although the Bill seeks to align maritime laws with international standards, there are concerns about unchecked government powers and potential disadvantages to domestic shipping interests.

The opposition on Friday pressed the government to tackle pressing issues in the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, cautioning that it could unintentionally harm Indian traders and industries.

The BJP highlighted the Bill as part of an attempt to update colonial-era formulations. Congress MP Vijay Vasanth emphasized the Bill's alignment with international norms while expressing concern over government powers and domestic market impact.

Various parliamentarians, including MP Aditya Yadav and NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule, voiced additional reservations calling for balanced, stakeholder-driven amendments to modernize maritime law without adverse effects on Indian interests.

(With inputs from agencies.)