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Logistics Data Bank (LDB) 2.0 is the upgraded, digitally enhanced platform under India's logistics ecosystem, introduced in September 2025 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Key Features of LDB 2.0

• High-Seas Container Tracking: Exporters can now track containers even after departure from Indian ports, extending visibility into international waters.
• Multi-Modal Visibility: The platform integrates data across road, rail, and sea transport, using container, truck, trailer numbers, and railway FNRs, through seamless Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) API integrations.
• Live Container Heatmap: A visual map displays real-time container distribution across India, helping stakeholders and policymakers proactively identify imbalances and bottlenecks.
• Facility and Infrastructure Assessment: Provides insights into the availability of logistics facilities and infrastructure nationwide, supporting better planning and resource allocation.

 Benefits and Strategic Significance

• Improved Export Competitiveness: Real-time tracking and predictive analytics lower logistics costs, enhance reliability, and improve India’s reputation in global supply chains, especially benefiting MSMEs and startups.
• Digital Backbone for ‘Make in India’ and Viksit Bharat: Strengthens India’s digital trade infrastructure, contributes to the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, and prepares the country for industrial growth up to 2047.
• Policy and Planning Support: Helps government and industry in identifying logistical inefficiencies and enables evidence-based policy intervention.

 Recent Impact and Usage

• The LDB platform has already tracked over 75 million EXIM containers and is well-integrated with India’s port, rail, and industrial logistics networks.
• Monthly, over 45 lakh container searches are made by logistics stakeholders, indicating deep industry adoption and value.

LDB 2.0 marks a strategic leap in India’s effort to create a future-ready, integrated, and efficient logistics ecosystem—significantly aligning with national visions for enhanced competitiveness and industrial growth.

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