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“Strengthening of the logistics sector will not only make the life of a common man easier but will also help in increasing the respect of labor and workers”.

 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The National Logistics Policy (NLP) was launched in September 2022 to complement the NMP. The primary objective is to create a more seamless logistics ecosystem by improving efficiency and reducing logistics costs. As part of this reform, digital initiatives like the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) and the Logistics Data Bank (LDB) are now fully operational, aiming to enhance ease of doing business and enable tracking of containerized Export Import (EXIM) cargo.

It was launched by the government in October 2021 to integrate different modes of transport into a coordinated network.  As the name translates to Power of Speed, it symbolizes the plan’s focus on faster, seamless and ambitious infrastructure and logistics development strategy aimed to transform India’s multimodal connectivity. The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) has brought together 57 Central Ministries/Departments and all 36 states and union territories. It has also integrated massive 1,700 data layers, creating a truly unified and comprehensive platform for infrastructure planning.

Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047

The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, aligned with blue economy principles, lays out a long-term roadmap to transform India’s maritime sector. It focuses on expanding port capacity, operational efficiency through digitization and automation, and promoting green initiatives like hydrogen hubs. The vision also aims to boost coastal tourism, strengthen maritime skill development, and position India as a global hub for shipbuilding and repair. At the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023, over ₹10 lakh crore in investments were committed, including 360 MoUs worth ₹8.35 lakh crore and additional projects worth ₹1.68 lakh crore, signaling strong momentum in maritime development.

Dedicated Freight Corridors

The Ministry of Railways is currently developing two Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs), namely, the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor(EDFC) from Ludhiana to Sonnagar (1337 Km) and the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (JNPT) to Dadri (1506 Km). They are specifically designed to carry heavy freight traffic throughout the country. The objectives of these specialized railway lines are to ease congestion on existing passenger routes, lower transportation costs, and improve energy efficiency. Out of the total 2843Km, 2741 Route Kilometers (96.4%) are operational as of March 2025. The corridors are expected to accelerate industrial development and create significant employment opportunities in logistics and related sectors.

With large-scale warehousing and storage facilities, these hubs under the Bharatmala Pariyojana bring together different aspects of logistics in one location. Based on the regional feasibility and demand, 35 key locations such as Chennai, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Indore, and others have been approved in different parts of the country through both private and public sector efforts for the development of Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs). Out of these, 5 are expected to be operational by 2027. These parks are designed to boost logistics efficiency, thereby bringing down overall logistics costs, making the supply chain business-friendly.

LDB, an app that traces the EXIM cargo, has been successful in tracking the movement of more than 75 million EXIM containers as of October 2024. This is yet another impressive achievement that highlights its vital role in enhancing the transparency, efficiency and real-time visibility across India’s entire supply chain. This also clearly demonstrates the push for a smarter, technology-driven ecosystem. LDB has also earned the trust of the trade community with an average of over 45 lakh unique container searches per month. This high level of usage underscores how effective and valuable the system has become across the logistics sector.

ULIP, a digital platform that brings together data from various logistics-related ministries and departments on a single interface, has reached a major milestone by successfully recording 100 crore API transactions in March, 2025. This notable accomplishment reflects the rapid transformation in India’s Logistics sector. This achievement not only demonstrates the platform’s technological strength but also showcases India’s dedication to building a globally competitive logistics network. ULIP also enables shipment ETAs (estimated time of arrival), helping manufacturers manage inventories better and reduce operational costs.

Goods and Services Tax

Since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, the movement of goods across the country has become more streamlined by reducing transit delays, and enabling cost-effective supply-chain planning across the country. It has been a major reform for Indian logistics, eliminating the interstate checkpoints and simplifying the overall tax structures, improving the transport time by over 33%, and increasing productivity in the transportation and logistics sector, according to several studies.

Introduction of E-Way Bill

The e-Way Bill is a digital document under the GST framework that aims to eliminate physical paperwork, enhance transparency, reduce tax evasion, and streamline the transportation of goods by simplifying interstate vehicle movement. It is mandatory to transport goods worth over ₹50,000 between states using motorized vehicles. By mandating e-Way Bills for high-value consignments, the government seeks to improve compliance and logistics efficiency nationwide.

The GSV, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is India’s first university dedicated to transport and logistics education. The idea behind this is closely linked to the NMP, which aims to transform how goods move across India by building smarter, faster, and more efficient infrastructure. GSV plays a key role in preparing skilled professionals to support this national goal. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with about 40 different industrial and academic institutions.