ARJAVA MEDIA:
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) has signed an agreement with NICDC Logistics Data Services (NLDS) to integrate its application programming interfaces (APIs) with the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). It is a significant step towards enhancing transparency, operational efficiency, and innovation in India’s logistics sector. The agreement was signed in the presence of Rajat Kumar Saini, CEO and MD of NICDC and Chairman, NLDS, and Avinash Jain, Chief General Manager, North Zone, HPCL were present.
The HPCL API of ULIP provides Fuel Station and Pricing Visibility, which offers real-time visibility into the location and pricing of HPCL fuel stations across India. This API is expected to address critical logistics challenges, such as lack of clarity on refuelling options and fluctuating fuel costs along various routes. Further, the visibility into fuel station locations helps logistics operators avoid unplanned stops and ensure smoother, more efficient operations. Fleet operators can also plan long-haul trips more effectively by identifying fuel stations along key routes, minimising downtime and ensuring timely deliveries.
The integration of HPCL’s APIs into ULIP will provide logistics operators with the tools needed to make data-driven decisions that directly impact their bottom line, says Rajat Kumar Saini. “By enabling route-specific fuel cost analysis and visibility into fuel station locations, we are addressing key pain points in the logistics sector,” he adds. Mr Avinash Jain of HPCL emphasised that this integration reinforces HPCL’s commitment to leveraging technology to provide innovative solutions for the logistics industry.
The integration’s impact is already visible, as over 10 participants in the ongoing ULIP Hackathon 2.0 have opted for HPCL’s API to develop innovative solutions. These include tools such as dynamic route optimisation platforms, fuel cost calculators, and heat maps for fuel station density along key routes. Such solutions showcase the potential of HPCL’s API to drive operational improvements and foster innovation within the logistics sector.
This collaboration between HPCL and ULIP underscores a shared vision of creating a smarter, more efficient logistics ecosystem. By providing real-time data and enabling seamless access to critical resources, this integration will empower stakeholders, drive innovation, and significantly improve the operational efficiency of India’s logistics and supply chain industry. ULIP is a digital gateway that allows industry players to access logistics-related datasets from various Government systems through API-based integration. Currently, the platform integrates with 41 systems from 11 ministries via 125 APIs, covering over 1800 data fields. Private sector and govt. departments’ participation in ULIP has been instrumental in amplifying its impact, with over 1200 entities registered on the ULIP portal (www.goulip.in). Additionally, these companies have developed over 150 applications, leading to more than 70 crore API transactions.
