Context: 

Recently, the Prime Minister appreciated the role of Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) in transforming India’s logistics sector.

About ULIP:

• It is an API based platform for data exchange between the stakeholders for enabling innovative approaches in improving India’s Logistics sector.
• It was launched in 2022 as a part of the National Logistics Policy (NLP).
• It will provide real-time monitoring of cargo movement and enhance efficiency and reducing the cost of logistics in India 
• ULIP brings all the digital data related to the transportation sector into a single portal

Objectives:

• To create a nationwide single window logistics platform for end-to-end visibility.
• To develop a logistics gateway by integrating information available with various Govt. agencies across the value chain.
• To provide visibility for optimal usage of various modes of transportation.

Components

• Integration with existing data sources of ministries
• Data exchange with private players
• Unified document reference in the supply chain

Benefits of ULIP:

A) To Government:

• Planning: Support Govt. as a planning tool for prioritising and building logistics infrastructure.
• Effective & Transparent: Robust information and process structure to improve international competitiveness.
• Ease Of Doing Business: Support inter-ministry / inter-agency collaborations, promoting ease-of-doing-business.

B) To Service Providers, Shippers, Transporters:

• Simplification: Support stakeholders for simplification of the tedious documentation process.
• Organised Information: Facilitating stakeholders for information-driven pricing strategy, cost & labour optimization.

News Source: pib