The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) has achieved a major milestone, recording over 100 crore API transactions, marking a significant step towards building a tech-driven logistics ecosystem in India, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a statement on Wednesday.
ULIP, launched under the National Logistics Policy (NLP) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2022, aims to create an integrated, efficient, and technology-enabled logistics sector. Since its inception, ULIP has connected 43 systems from 11 ministries through 129 APIs, covering more than 1,800 data fields.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, said, “ULIP’s success wouldn’t have been possible without the collaborative efforts of users, logistics stakeholders, and government departments who are leveraging API integrations to create impactful solutions. This milestone brings to life our Prime Minister’s vision of a seamless logistics ecosystem that strengthens Ease of Doing Business and positions Bharat as a global trade and manufacturing powerhouse.”
Processing an average of 1 crore API transactions weekly, ULIP facilitates real-time cargo tracking, automation, and streamlined regulatory compliance. The platform supports businesses of all sizes, including MSMEs and start-ups, by bridging critical data gaps, reducing operational costs, and eliminating monopolistic control in the logistics sector.
Several major manufacturing companies, including Prism Johnson, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel, have adopted ULIP’s APIs to strengthen transporter verification processes, automate logistics, and improve supply chain efficiency. Additionally, ULIP’s multi-modal APIs—spanning road, rail, ocean, and air transport—enable real-time shipment tracking and inventory management, helping businesses cut costs and reduce delays.
ULIP is also supporting sustainability efforts, allowing businesses like Century Plywoods and TCIL to choose eco-friendly transport options and align operations with India’s carbon reduction goals.
Transporters and logistics service providers such as Cuttack Carriers, Road Pilot, and Intugine are utilizing the platform to enable digital documentation, automated gate processes, and seamless freight movement, thereby easing congestion at key logistics hubs.
Beyond the private sector, both state and central government departments are using ULIP’s data-driven interface to enhance decision-making and improve logistics planning.
The platform currently has over 1,300 registered companies, with more than 350 agreements signed and over 100 crore API transactions processed. It plays a crucial role in the government’s broader vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and the ‘Make in India’ initiative by modernizing logistics operations and supporting industrial growth.
ULIP is operated by NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDSL), a joint venture between the Government of India, represented by the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT), and Japanese IT firm NEC Corporation. NLDSL has been leading the digital transformation of India’s logistics sector through innovative solutions like the Logistics Data Bank (LDB) and ULIP, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and digitization.