Single app in works to track cargo across sea, land & air
cargo across all transportation modes-land, rail, sea and air-through a single app.
More than 700 companies have signed up on the app to be launched soon by the government.
«A track and trace app is being developed wherein we will be able to track the movement of trucks, trains and air couriers.
This will help private companies track shipments,» said an official.
Companies involved in courier, logistics, shipping and manufacturing have signed up on the app.
The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) is involved in developing the app. It would track and trace consignments based on their specific tracking code and measure the reliability of truck movement, and aid real time vehicle visibility.
India already has a Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) as part of the National Logistics Policy, which integrates 35 digital systems of different ministries including goods and services tax.
The higher visibility due to tracking reduces the lead time for overall import-export cycle, lower inventory carrying costs and empty container management.
Separately, the government is also working on a road map for 'uberisation' of trucks to reduce the movement of empty trucks and trailers.
«The idea is to find empty trucks or containers within an area of 50 km.
