Ministry Unveils One Nation, One Port Initiative
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Ministry Unveils One Nation, One Port Initiative

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has introduced the ‘One Nation One Port Process (ONOP)’ initiative to standardize and streamline port processes and documentation across the country. This initiative involves a thorough review of current procedures and documents exchanged throughout the port value chain at all major ports. It covers various cargo types such as containers, dry bulk, and liquid bulk, and includes different movement categories like export-import, transshipment, and coastal operations. By harmonizing these processes, the ONOP initiative aims to reduce documentation processing time, which is expected to lower overall logistics costs.

As part of its efforts to improve efficiency, the Ministry is also focusing on the digitization and automation of port operations through the National Logistics Portal – Marine (NLP-Marine). This platform integrates the Enterprise Business System (EBS) as a unified port operating system to ensure smoother and more transparent workflows.

A recent review of ONOP implementation at major ports revealed significant progress in port process documentation. The findings indicate that standardization efforts are beginning to deliver positive results in improving operational efficiency.

Additionally, the Ministry has undertaken several initiatives to enhance the overall competitiveness of Indian ports. These include the development of new ports, terminals, and berths; modernization and mechanization of port infrastructure; digitization of procedures; and the creation of road and rail connectivity infrastructure. To further support these efforts, the Ministry has launched the “Sagar Aankalan” guidelines, aimed at boosting the efficiency and global competitiveness of Indian ports.

These strategic measures form part of a broader push to position India’s maritime sector as a key driver of economic growth and global trade integration.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has introduced the ‘One Nation One Port Process (ONOP)’ initiative to standardize and streamline port processes and documentation across the country. This initiative involves a thorough review of current procedures and documents exchanged throughout the port value chain at all major ports. It covers various cargo types such as containers, dry bulk, and liquid bulk, and includes different movement categories like export-import, transshipment, and coastal operations. By harmonizing these processes, the ONOP initiative aims to reduce documentation processing time, which is expected to lower overall logistics costs. As part of its efforts to improve efficiency, the Ministry is also focusing on the digitization and automation of port operations through the National Logistics Portal – Marine (NLP-Marine). This platform integrates the Enterprise Business System (EBS) as a unified port operating system to ensure smoother and more transparent workflows. A recent review of ONOP implementation at major ports revealed significant progress in port process documentation. The findings indicate that standardization efforts are beginning to deliver positive results in improving operational efficiency. Additionally, the Ministry has undertaken several initiatives to enhance the overall competitiveness of Indian ports. These include the development of new ports, terminals, and berths; modernization and mechanization of port infrastructure; digitization of procedures; and the creation of road and rail connectivity infrastructure. To further support these efforts, the Ministry has launched the “Sagar Aankalan” guidelines, aimed at boosting the efficiency and global competitiveness of Indian ports. These strategic measures form part of a broader push to position India’s maritime sector as a key driver of economic growth and global trade integration.

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