DPIIT collaborates with World Bank to elevate India’s logistics efficiency

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a meeting with the World Bank Team to focus on big data initiatives poised to drive improvements in the country’s logistics efficiency and consequently bolster its standing in the esteemed World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI). chaired by Special Secretary (Logistics) Sumita Dawra, the gathering showcased a spectrum of ongoing initiatives and forthcoming reforms designed to elevate India’s logistics efficiency. DPIIT seized the opportunity to spotlight best practices and transformative initiatives deployed by key ministries and departments contributing to the ongoing enhancement of India’s logistics efficiency. Implementation of the Land Port Management System (LPMS) to digitise operations at Integrated Check Posts (ICPs), read the press release.
Introducing smart gates for automated entry and exit at Land Port Petrapole will lead to a substantial reduction in export release time. Unveiling plans for 100 per cent electrification of railway tracks, a marked acceleration in track construction speed, and increased capacity for locomotives and wagons.
A robust capital expenditure (CAPEX) of USD 31.2 billion in 2024 is slated for the improvement of freight transport speed and volume. Launch of NLP Marine, a National maritime single-window platform offering end-to-end logistics solutions for seamless document exchange among exporters, importers, and service providers, read the press release. Integration of Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange Gateway (ICEGATE) (Customs Automated Portal) for various APIs and digitization efforts in application filing, processing, and digitally signed delivery of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification. Blueprint for 35 multi-modal logistics parks (MMLPs), 108 port connectivity projects, and 608 way-side amenities sites. Introduction of FASTag for electronic toll collection. Implementation of the e-Air Waybill (e-AWB) and e-Cargo Security Declaration as digital measures. The upcoming launch of e-Gatepass is in September 2024, were also discussed.