Containers are being severely delayed at India's largest port, following a double-digit increase in container volumes during April and May.

Maersk Line said it was factoring-in severe congestion because of the increased volumes at Nhava Sheva, which has three terminals, JNPCT, NSICT and GTI. The line predicted the situation could last for some time

The world's largest carrier said current yard inventory had exceeded normal limits, and as a result, there were restrictions on moving imported containers from the port to inland terminals, creating long dwell times.