Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 16: In a major boost to India’s logistics transformation, the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) has enabled over 160 crore digital transactions by integrating more than 30 digital systems through secure APIs, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced on Tuesday.
Officials noted that ULIP has significantly streamlined operations across domestic and global supply chains, improving transparency, speed, and efficiency. In parallel, the Logistics Data Bank has tracked over 75 million EXIM containers across 101 inland container depots, providing real-time insights and cutting delays for businesses.
These achievements are part of the broader National Logistics Policy, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2022, aimed at reducing logistics costs, promoting digital integration, and aligning India with global logistics standards. The policy operates in close synergy with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, driving infrastructure upgrades, skill development, and regulatory reform.
India’s global standing has improved as a result — the country now ranks 38th on the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index. Supporting initiatives such as the LEADS index, LEAPS awards, and logistics cost benchmarking have further anchored reforms.
Meanwhile, major infrastructure is being built in the form of Multi-Modal Logistics Parks, featuring cold storage, packaging, and customs clearance facilities to boost multimodal transportation. The government has also prioritised sustainable logistics, with tools like the IIM Bangalore-developed Transportation Emissions Measurement Tool (TEMT) encouraging environmentally responsible practices.
On the talent front, over 100 institutions now offer logistics-related education, and more than 65,000 professionals have been trained since 2023.
While officials acknowledge ongoing challenges like infrastructure gaps and regulatory harmonisation, they emphasise that a “whole of government” approach — involving coordination among the Centre, States, and private sector — is key to sustaining momentum and driving long-term transformation under the GatiShakti framework.