International shipping, air traffic likely to normalise in a week, after India-Pakistan ceasefire

After weeks of disruption caused by the military standoff between India and Pakistan, international transport routes including key air and sea links are expected to gradually return to normal by the end of this week.
The recent ceasefire agreement between the two neighbours, covering land, sea, and airspace, has brought a much-needed sense of relief to the logistics and shipping industry. Industry insiders are cautiously optimistic that supply chains, which were hit hard during the tensions, will begin stabilizing around May 20.
“Even with the ceasefire in place, the fear of violations still lingers and that uncertainty continues to weigh on the minds of global logistics players,” said Lokesh Sharma, a senior expert in aviation and defence.
He pointed out that Indian airlines will need to revise their schedules for both cargo and passenger flights in the coming days. There’s also the added pressure of managing a backlog of cancellations, which could delay a full recovery in air traffic.

While the ceasefire is a welcome step, industry players say the coming days will be crucial in restoring trust and getting international logistics back on track.