This involves conducting a comprehensive review of the existing
procedures and documents exchanged within the port value chain across all major
ports which cover various cargo types, including containers, dry bulk, and
liquid bulk, as well as different movement categories such as export-import,
transshipment, and coastal operations. The implementation of ONOP initiative
will reduce the processing time of documentation which will lead to a reduction
in logistics cost.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has
prioritized the digitization and automation of port processes and documentation
through the National Logistics Portal – Marine (NLP-Marine) which
also integrates the Enterprise Business System (EBS) as the port
operating system.
A review has been conducted to assess the implementation of ONOP
initiatives at major ports which showed substantial improvement in port process
documentation.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has taken
various steps to enhance efficiency and competitiveness of ports in maritime
sector which include development of new ports, terminals and berths,
modernization, mechanization, digitalization, development of connectivity
infrastructure for road and rail etc. Further “Sagar Aankalan” guidelines have
been launched by the Ministry for enhancing efficiency and competitiveness of
Indian ports in the global maritime sector.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.