Key initiatives are:

• One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP): It will standardise and streamline operations across India’s major ports.
• Sagar Ankalan: Under it , the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2023-24 evaluates all major and non-major ports under Bulk (Dry & Liquid) and Container categories. 
  • Key performance indicators include cargo handling, turnaround time, berth idle time,container dwell time, and ship berth-day output.
  • It is aligned with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and the National Logistics Policy, 2022.
• Bharat Global Ports Consortium: It will streamline logistics, strengthen supply chains, and support the ‘Make in India’ initiative by boosting exports by developing robust port infrastructure.
  • It will bring together different stakeholders such as India Ports Global Private Limited (IPGPL), Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL) etc. 
• MAITRI logo (Master Application for International Trade and Regulatory Interface): It will streamline trade processes, reduce bureaucratic redundancies and expedite clearances, reinforcing India’s commitment to ease of doing business.
  • MAITRI plays a crucial role in operationalising the Virtual Trade Corridor (VTC) between India and the UAE. 
  • It is aligned with the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and is expected to expand to BIMSTEC and ASEAN nations, leveraging AI and Blockchain for efficiency and security.