Digital and multimodal logistics integration for inland waterways and coastal shipping (MSW Sagar Setu and CAR-D)
Digital logistics integration for inland waterways and coastal shipping through MSW Sagar Setu and CAR-D Portal
- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways says the platform enables real-time exchange of vessel, cargo, and maritime logistics information across stakeholder systems.
- The Inland Waterways Authority of India says the portal collects, compiles, analyses, and disseminates cargo and cruise movement data on national waterways.
- The maritime platform is linked with railway cargo movement, road transport logistics, and customs clearance systems to improve cargo visibility and reduce manual intervention.
What happened
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways says it has strengthened multimodal logistics integration through two digital platforms: Maritime Single Window (MSW) Sagar Setu and CAR-D (Cargo Data) Portal. The ministry described MSW Sagar Setu as a centralized message-exchanging platform for the maritime sector, while the Inland Waterways Authority of India developed CAR-D for cargo and cruise movement data on national waterways.
Background and earlier position
UPSC may ask how digital platforms improve multimodal logistics, cargo visibility, customs clearance, and coordination among rail, road, ports, and inland waterways institutions. The issue also fits questions on institutional coordination, digital governance, and the role of inland waterways in logistics diversification.
Related dispatches
