Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) and Maritime Digital Reforms for Global Competitiveness

Key facts

• The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 under the Sagar Aankalan framework to benchmark the operational performance of Indian ports.
• The LPPI aligns with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, Maritime India Vision 2030, and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
• The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) introduced four digital initiatives: a 24x7 Grievance Redressal Module under the e-Navik platform, a Ship Registration Module on the e-Samudra platform, a Medical Practitioner Module, and a Unified Ship Recycling Credit Note Module.
• The Unified Ship Recycling Portal for Ship Recycling Credit scheme, part of a ₹70,000-crore maritime development package, provides a credit note equivalent to 40% of a vessel's scrap value for recycling at Hong Kong Convention-compliant Indian yards, redeemable against new shipbuilding projects in India.
• According to the LPPI, Paradip Port Authority topped the Dry Bulk Cargo category, Sikka Port and Terminals led the Liquid Bulk Cargo segment, and Mundra Port was the highest-ranked in the Container Cargo category.