New facility to enable online tracking of containers inaugurated at JNPT

Q.  A new facility to help enable online tracking of containers has been introduced at the JNPT. What is it called?
- Published on 04 Jul 16

a. Logistics Data Services
b. Logistics Information Services
c. Logistics Services
d. Logistics Data

ANSWER: Logistics Data Services
 
A new facility to enable online tracking of containers has been introduced at the JNPT to help track movement of containers on a real time basis becoming the first Indian port to install such a technology.
  • The facility was introduced by DMICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd, a joint venture of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Trust and NEC Corporation of Japan
  • It aims to bring transparency in the container movement and cut down logistics costs for trade and industry
  • A JNPT top official has indicated that tags can be issued to all containers as soon after they are off-loaded
  • Called Logistics Data Services, the technology will integrate the information available with numerous agencies across the supply chain to provide detailed real time data through a single window
  • Containers can be tracked along the western corridor of India starting from the port and covering their movements through rail or road until they get to the Inland Container Depots and Container Freight Stations
  • As far as delays are concerned, LDS will provide alerts enabling users to choose the optimal supply chain
  • LDS is a game changing solution as 20 percent of the entire EXIM of India is generally locked up
  • in the inventory adding to the cost of manufacturers

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