Sagar Aankalan guidelines launched for national benchmarking of Indian port performance index

On February 16, 2024, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched ‘Sagar Aankalan’ guidelines for national benchmarking of the Indian port performance index. The guidelines aim to achieve mapping and benchmarking of Indian ports logistics performance and efficiency, harmonisation of standards, definitions and performance with global benchmarks, improving competitiveness, efficiency and overall performance of the port sector with a focus on improvement, productivity, sustainability and customer satisfaction.