Transporters and trailer operators at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Uran are set to begin an indefinite strike on Thursday in response to escalating Lift-On Lift-Off (LOLO) charges imposed by Empty Container Yards (ECYs). The strike is a reaction to what the transporters describe as arbitrary fees that have surged from ₹590 to between ₹1,100 and ₹1,800 per container. This action threatens to disrupt the movement of nearly 20,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of cargo daily, as the JNPA is responsible for handling almost 50% of India’s containerized cargo traffic. With yard occupancy already at 67%, the strike could lead to increased congestion and delays in exports, impacting supply chains across western and northern India. Transporters argue they should not bear these costs, as they have no direct relationship with the ECYs. The situation has been exacerbated by previous congestion issues and a shortage of trailer drivers, making the timing of this strike particularly critical.