Around one lakh lorries in Tamil Nadu have halted operation, claims SLOFT
The State Lorry Owners Federation-Tamil Nadu claims that one lakh lorries have ceased operations due to rising diesel prices and stagnant freight rates. The federation is demanding government intervention to adjust rates and provide relief to operators.
Why it matters
Supply chain disruptions in a major industrial state like Tamil Nadu can have significant ripple effects on the cost of goods and logistics across India.
Around one lakh lorries in the State have stopped operation due to poor freight rates, claimed C. Dhanaraj, president of the State Lorry Owners Federation-Tamil Nadu (SLOFT), on Tuesday.
The article presents the claims of the federation while maintaining a neutral reporting tone.
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