In news– Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways has recently launched the App Version of National Logistics Portal (Marine) ‘Sagar-Setu’.
About the app-
- It will provide real-time information of activities that are generally not in reach of the importer, exporter, and customs broker including vessel-related information, gate, container freight stations and transactions on fingertips.
- It also enables digital transactions for payments required for the clearance process of import and export like container freight station charges, shipping line charges, transportation charges, etc.
- It is pertinent to add that the Ministry of Ports, Shipping Waterways and Ministry of Commerce & Industry envisaged this one-stop digital platform National Logistic Portal Marine in the month of January 2023.
Benefits for Traders-
- Improve convenience with reduced turnaround time for approval and compliances.
- Increase visibility of operations and tracking.
Benefits for Service Providers-
- Help in tracking of records and transactions offered.
- Receive notification of service requests.
Note:
National Logistics Portal (Marine) is a national maritime single window platform encompassing complete end-to-end logistics solutions to help exporters, importers, and service providers exchange documents seamlessly and transact business.
Source: PIB
