Covid ‘infects’ shipment of leather exporters
May 20, 2021
Work has restarted in a limited way as per Tamil Nadu Government mandated restrictions in a leather footwear MSME export unit in Guindy Industrial Estate, Chennai. Photo : Bijoy Ghosh - Businessline
Work has restarted in a limited way as per Tamil Nadu Government mandated restrictions in a leather footwear MSME export unit in Guindy Industrial Estate, Chennai. Photo : Bijoy Ghosh - Businessline×
Skeletal staff and shortage of sea containers is a concern despite exporters having enough orders
Leather exporters have enough orders on hand, but skeletal staff strength and shortage of sea containers is threatening to delay the shipment to global customers. Every year, April to June is the peak running time for leather units and export shipment starts from June 15. However, leather units are worried that this will get delayed this year.