Three Digital Projects for India

Launch Sagar Setu platform: It integrates multiple service providers to ensure seamless export import related services by reducing processing times for vessel and cargo documentation, thereby promoting faster and paperless logistics.

Develop and establish Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a DCoE for the maritime sector to provide advanced information technology solutions, foster innovation, and guide the modernisation of port operations and shipping logistics through emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, internet of things and blockchain. It will also prioritise green and sustainable operations, aligning with Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

Release of a Standardised Scale of Rates (SOR) template for all major ports: To enhance transparency and ease of doing business by addressing inconsistencies and interpretation issues by providing a uniform structure for port tariffs.