New Delhi, NICDC Logistics Data Services and the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board have signed an MoU to digitize the logistics landscape in Gujarat leveraging the Unified Logistics Interface Platform, the commerce ministry said on Friday.

"This collaboration is expected to provide visibility to streamline logistics operations, foster greater coordination among state departments, and improve decision-making processes through real-time data insights," according to an official statement.

Central to this partnership is the development of the Gujarat ULIP (Unified Logistics Interface Platform) panel by NICDC Logistics Data Services (NLDS).

Designed to operate on a radio model, the dashboard will seamlessly integrate with various state departments, ensuring a continuous flow of information, according to the release.

It will provide real-time visibility into key logistics parameters such as shipment tracking, vehicle utilization, infrastructure availability and transit times, it added.

The comprehensive tool will empower stakeholders from government and private sectors to efficiently monitor and manage logistics operations across the state.

The partnership underscores NLDS' commitment to harnessing technological advances and innovation to drive progress in the logistics sector.

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said this collaboration is an important milestone in the central government's commitment to digital transformation under Chief Minister Gati Shakti.

ULIP is a digital gateway that enables industry players to access logistics-related data sets from various government systems through an API-based integration.

Currently, the platform integrates with 37 systems from 10 ministries through 118 APIs, covering more than 1,800 data fields.

Private sector participation in ULIP has been instrumental in amplifying its impact, with over 950 companies registered on the ULIP portal.

Additionally, these companies have developed more than 90 applications, resulting in more than 42 million API transactions. Beyond private players, ULIP is amplifying the effectiveness of government decision-making by delivering synthesized data to different ministries and departments such as Coal, Food Corporation of India (FCI) and states.