Visakhapatnam - A major logistics advancement is underway at Machilipatnam Port with the signing of a Quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a Real-Time Automatic Cargo Evacuation System, also known as the Enhanced Freight Transport System (e-FTS). The MoU, originally signed on November 9, 2025, was formally exchanged during the Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam.

Under this agreement, the four organisations will work together as a Port Alliance to conceptualise, design, and implement the pilot project. The Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB) will act as the client, while Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) — as the . . .