IPA enhancing port infrastructure with digital transformation

Indian Ports Association (IPA)

Head of the organization - Sanjay Bhatia, IAS (Chairman)  

Website - http://www.ipa.nic.in/

Constituted in the year 1966, Indian Ports Association (IPA) was formed with the idea offostering growth and development of all Major Ports which are under the supervisory control of Ministry of Shipping. Over the years, IPA has consolidated its activities and grown strength by strength and considered to be a think tank for the Major Ports with the ultimate goal of integrating the maritime sector.

In order to have a smooth business operations by adopting digital transformation and build an advanced port infrastructure in India, IPA has chosen Tech Mahindra as a managed service provider for five major ports at Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Deendayal Port and Paradip Port Trust. It also aims to integrate the country’s maritime sector, as well as further accelerate the growth and development of major public sector ports throughout the country.

IPA has also selected global consultancy services provider Ernst Young to assist in conceptualizing the Port-EBS and support the implementation of the system.

IPA has also adopted a cloud based new generation technology - Port Community System ‘PCS1x’. The platform offers value added services such as notification engine, workflow, mobile application, better security features, and improved inclusion by offering dashboard for those with no IT capability.