Coronavirus impact: Logistics firms face hurdles in transporting cargo

Though the government has allowed movement of essential and non-essential goods during the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to control the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), logistics players are facing a tough time transporting cargo.

The most impacted have been truck drivers, who have had to bear the ire of the authorities and face stigma in their villages.

Small businesses, too, have been affected.
 

“We had five trucks in transit when the lockdown was announced. By the time they reached their destination, they were stopped at the borders and weren’t allowed to enter States because foodstuff like Apples were not