Unified Logistics Interface Platform

Why in the news?

• Hackathon 2.0 is a competitive event, aimed at fostering innovation and developing digital solutions to tackle pressing challenges in the logistics industry.
• It invites developers, start-ups, and industry players to come together.
• The focus of this year's hackathon is on addressing key logistics challenges such as sustainability, complex supply chain processes, unified documentation, and multimodal logistics optimization.

About Unified Logistics Interface Platform:

• ULIP is a digital gateway that allows industry players to access logistics-related datasets from various Government systems through API-based integration.
  • Currently, the platform integrates with 37 systems from 10 ministries via 118 APIs, covering over 1800 data fields.
• It was launched by the Prime Minister as part of the ‘National Logistics Policy (NLP)’ on September 17, 2022.
• 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.
  • To provide data which can be utilized by the stakeholders for simplification of complicated processes like compliance, document filing, certifications, and approvals.
  • To offer a platform for data exchange among government and private entities who are directly or indirectly involved in the Indian Logistics ecosystem.
• Benefits:
  • It will give direct and indirect benefits to all logistics stakeholders like verification of drivers and vehicle details, tracking & tracing of consignment, Route Optimization Planning and timely update on the destination of the consignment etc.
  • It will enable structured planning by helping in decision making on optimum use of modes of logistics thereby saving cost and time.

Q1) What is Multi-modal transport?

Multi-modal transport is a system of transportation that involves the use of two or more modes of transport to move goods or people from one place to another. This can include a combination of transportation modes such as road, rail, air, sea, and inland waterways.

Source: ULIP Hackathon 2.0 Registration Begins: A Platform for Innovation in Logistics and Supply Chain