The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has expanded its consultancy portfolio by entering the port infrastructure sector. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between DMRC, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Umeandus Technology Private Limited, and BEML Limited for the joint development of a Real-Time Automated Cargo Evacuation System (e-FTS) at the Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat.
The proposed system will be designed to automate the movement and monitoring of cargo within the port area, improving handling efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Real-Time Automated Cargo Evacuation System (e-FTS) will initially be developed as a pilot project. During the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) phase, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is proposed to manage the operation and maintenance activities for a period of 25 years.
The Real-Time Automated Cargo Evacuation System (e-FTS) is an integrated freight movement and logistics management platform developed to improve cargo handling at ports. It relies on a combination of digital technologies such as blockchain for secure data exchange, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for process optimization, and the Internet of Things (IoT) for continuous equipment and cargo tracking.
The introduction of e-FTS is intended to replace several manual and paper-based procedures currently used in port operations. It is designed to shorten cargo dwell time, reduce human error, and improve the overall utilisation of port infrastructure.
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