New Delhi: Ports, shipping, and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday launched 'Sagar Setu' mobile app of National Logistics Portal Marine. Sonowal said that the app will provide real-time information on activities that are generally not within reach of the importer, exporter, and customs broker, including vessel-related information, gate, container freight stations, and transactions.
According to an official statement, it also enables digital transactions for payments required for the clearance process of import and export like container freight station charges, shipping line charges, transportation charges, etc.
Sonowal said that the Sagar-Setu app of the National Logistics Portal (Marine) would help custodians with easier access to functionalities on a hand-held device. The mobile app will ensure data mobility such that approvals and monitoring shall be at the fingertips of port and ministry officials as well as stakeholders, he added.
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