Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday launched ‘Sagar Setu’ mobile app of National Logistics Portal Marine.

“The app has been envisaged with deliverables covering features like login module, service catalogue, common application format, Letter of Credit, bank guarantee, certification, and track & trace etc.," the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a statement.

Notably, the centre envisaged this one-stop digital platform in the month of January this year.

It 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 at fingertips.

According to the ministry, 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.

According to the official statement, the app offers the following benefits to traders and service providers:

• Improve convenience with the reduced turnaround time for approval and compliance.

• Increase visibility of operations and tracking.
• Help in the tracking of records and transactions offered.
• Receive notification of service requests.

While launching this app Sonowal mentioned, "The SAGAR-SETU app of the National Logistics Portal (Marine) would help custodians in easier access to functionalities on a handheld device. The mobile app will ensure data mobility such that approvals & monitoring shall be at the fingertips of port & ministry officials and stakeholders as well."

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