Description
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Context: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched the App Version of the National Logistics Portal (Marine) ‘Sagar-Setu’.
Sagar-Setu
About
- The app is designed to include features such as a login module, a service catalogue, a common application format, a letter of credit, a bank guarantee, certification, and track and trace, among other things.
Advantages for Traders
- Increase convenience by reducing approval and compliance turnaround times.
- Improve visibility and tracking of activities.
Advantages for Service Providers
- Assist in the tracking of records and transactions provided.
- Get service request notifications.
Significance
- It will give real-time information on operations that are normally unavailable to importers, exporters, and customs brokers, such as vessel-related information, gate, container freight stations, and transactions.
- It also permits digital transactions for payments necessary for the import and export clearance procedure, such as container freight station costs, shipping line charges, transportation charges, and so on.
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National Logistics Portal: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/national-logistics-portal
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1912565
