The Ministry of Shipping and JNPT have got onto the front foot trying to contain the disruption in operations at one of the port terminals in the wake of the latest malware attack.

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"It has been informed by the private terminal operator (APM Maersk) that this disruption is a consequence of a worldwide disruption being faced by them because of a cyber attack," the Ministry of Shipping said in a statement today.

While the terminal operator is taking steps to address the issue, it is anticipated that there could be bunching of in-bound and out-bound container cargo, it said.

"The Ministry of Shipping and JNPT are alive to the situation and are taking steps to ensure minimum disturbance to trade, transporters and more importantly, local citizens," the statement said.

Since the congestion could create difficulties in traffic management, JNPT has opened up its parking lot for cargo marked for this private terminal. Further, CFS (container freight stations) have been advised to hold the cargo in their yards.

A senior shipping ministry official told

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