India-Bound Fertilizer Shipment Scrapped Over Iran Origin Risk

An India-bound fertilizer shipment booked under an April tender has been scrapped after officials raised concerns over links to Iran, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.

The cargo of urea — sailing aboard the bulk carrier Infinity — was sold by Aditya Birla Global Trading (Singapore) Pte., the people said. They asked not to be identified due to the sensitivity of the information.

Officials involved in the tender raised questions over the origins of all cargoes offered, the people said, given business with Iran continues to be limited by US sanctions.

ABGT ultimately withdrew its cargo, citing ...