India plans digital transformation of maritime sector [Video]

India’s National e-Governance Division (NeGD), established by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), has formed a partnership with the Indian Ports Association (IPA) to accelerate digital transformation in the country’s maritime industry. This collaboration seeks to address digital gaps in the port and shipping sectors, eliminates logistics fragmentation, and modernizes outdated practices.

“This strategic partnership aims to drive digital transformation in India’s maritime sector by integrating NeGD’s technological expertise with IPA’s in-depth insights into the maritime sector (ports, shipping, etc.) and logistics industries at national and international levels,” India’s Ministry of Electronics & IT said in a statement.

“Key areas of focus include advanced software development, system integration, capacity building, and the adoption of emerging technologies,” the statement said.

The partnership aims to build a strong framework for optimizing logistics systems, improving operational efficiency, and modernizing the port ecosystem. This initiative also creates a technology-driven maritime digital ecosystemby promoting seamless …