About 70% of India's trading value and 95% of commercial volume are accounted for by maritime transport. India has 13 big ports and 205 small and intermediate ports that have been declared. The shipping industry and ports in India are critical to the country's trade and commerce growth. With a coastline of approximately 7,516.6 km, India is the world's fifteenth largest maritime nation.

In fiscal year 2020, Major Indian ports handled cargo traffic amounting to 704.82 million tonnes (MT), representing a 2.74% CAGR from FY16 to FY20. Even though there will be some challenges in the future, the marine sector will have several opportunities for growth. Issues facing the development of an effective maritime transportation system today include maintaining global competitiveness, improving operational efficiency, and addressing environmental consequences.

Looking for the best freight shipping prices can be time-consuming without the required tools or processes. One possible solution to this issue is implementing a transportation management system.

Launching a transportation company may not need rigorous standards or rules.