Electronic consignment notes (EE) Automation of document flow in cargo transportation

Main article: Freight transportation (Russian market)

2024: Why Russian business does not yet favor electronic waybills

Large carriers in Russia have already announced the refusal of paper bills of lading. ^[1] has ^[2]. However, despite the entry into force of the order of the Federal Tax Service of Russia on the voluntary transition to electronic waybills (ETrN) in 2022^[3], most market participants are still in no hurry to introduce this tool into practice. At the same time, it is important to understand that the measure can become mandatory. Already, the Ministry of Transport is developing similar initiatives^[4]. Mikhail Petrov, General Director of Traffic, spoke about the difficulties and ways of introducing ETrN.

Market participants are in no hurry to switch to electronic waybills

What is ETrN and why business needs to switch to them

The Electronic Bill of Lading (ETrN) is a digital document that the shipper provides to the consignee when delivering. It contains key information about the cargo, sender, recipient, route, contract conditions, as well as other important data for transportation. It is worth noting that the initiative to introduce electronic waybills first began to be discussed at the Ministry of Transport back in 2019. A year later, the project was already launched in several regions of Russia, and the largest freight carriers joined ETrN ^[5] In 2022^[6], the use of electronic waybills will receive legal force.

However, most market participants are still skeptical about this bill and do not switch to a more convenient information exchange system.^[7] Expert service survey^[8] the MyWayhouse^[9] and OFD.ru it turned out that only 3.8% of Russian companies are fully ready for the introduction of EDO. In addition, 26.8% rely solely on physical documents, and 20.3% use EDO along with paper documents.

The key reasons are a lack of funds for the implementation of the technology and a lack of understanding of the effectiveness of the use of ETrH. The latter is harder to deny. Thanks to the electronic bill of lading, today the company can reduce the cost of delivery and storage of documents, have quick access to the invoice from any device, and also increase consumer loyalty by reducing the use of paper media and, accordingly, preserving the environment. This example has already been followed by large companies such as Sberbank^[10]X5 Group.

However, for many players in the logistics market, switching to ETrH seems time-consuming and energy-consuming. Indeed, any changes are always accompanied by additional costs. For example, to avoid technical failures in the delivery system, they initially budget for the purchase of the necessary smartphones or tablets for drivers, and allocate time and additional resources to train employees.

It is important that the team receives the most complete data on how to eliminate failures. All employees need to know the procedure for sending incorrectly signed files to the system. It is even more important to have time to make a smooth transition to electronic document formats before the measure becomes mandatory for everyone.

From June 2024, the registration of electronic bills of lading will become mandatory for companies engaged in the supply and production of ethyl alcohol and alcoholic beverages, in accordance with the federal law of April 3, 2023 No. 108-FZ.

One of the main reasons for delays in the implementation of ETrN is the situation in the EDM market

How EDM can be used to exchange waybills

The general algorithm when implementing electronic invoices looks like this: first you need to contact the EDO operator (the Ministry of Transport draws up a list of approved operators), which is responsible for processing and transmitting electronic transport documents to the GIS EPD. You then enter into an electronic document exchange agreement and issue a digital signature to employees responsible for shipping and receiving goods, such as logistics managers.

Further, it remains only to check the availability of the necessary equipment with installed mobile EDOs and train their employees.

The process of transferring electronic delivery notes through EDM depends on the selected operator and service settings. However, there is a simplified workflow algorithm using an electronic invoice.

At the very beginning, the shipper forms an ETrN in its accounting system, then certifies the title in the UKEP (enhanced qualified electronic signature) and transfers it to the EDO GIS (unified information space in the field of state electronic document management) through the operator. The electronic bill of lading is sent to the consignee and carrier after verification.

Further, the process is built in this way: the carrier gives drivers a confirmation of the cargo, and the recipient confirms it, while all approvals are carried out using UKEP (Enhanced Qualified Electronic Signature). When the carrier confirmed that the cargo was transferred, only then the manager of the transport company signs the title, draws up the necessary documentation. Upon completion of the entire process, the transport participants can access and download the original electronic waybills signed by them from the operator's service.

One of the main reasons for delays in the implementation of ETrN is the situation in the EDO market. The fact is that there are several pronounced leaders in the segment, while the list of EDO operators is much wider. When implementing ETrN, most companies use the services of only one operator. Roaming (exchange of significant electronic documents) between different operators is critical. Until now, there are certain problems with this: the transfer of documents does not always work correctly. At the moment, industry leaders are testing roaming with other operators, but it is difficult to say exactly when it will end.

It is only clear that the large-scale introduction of electronic invoices will strongly depend on the test results. As a rule, while the business transfers only part of the fleet to electronic invoices and is in no hurry to get rid of paper media.

Despite the difficulties associated with the transition to ETrN, the process of digitalization of transport logistics will continue. At the moment, digital services are being introduced mainly by industry leaders who recognize that the emerging legal framework, although in need of certain improvements, already allows you to optimize the system within the company and create a reliable automated process.

2023

PEC transferred more than 90% of its flights to electronic invoices

PEC transferred more than 90% of its flights to electronic invoices. SKB Kontur announced this on October 2, 2023. Read more here.

X5 Group and SberKorus began scaling electronic waybills

and the company SberKorus X5 Group begins testing electronic bill of lading as part of. State Information System for Electronic Transportation Documents (GIS EPD) This was SberKorus announced on June 1, 2023. More. here

The first electronic waybill in Russia was conducted by Mosgortrans through the service from 1C and Kaluga Astral

As part of the implementation of the project for the use of electronic transportation documents "Digital Transformation Service" of the State Unitary Enterprise "Mosgortrans" together with the Group of Companies "Astral" on the basis of the North-Eastern branch of the State Unitary Enterprise "Mosgortrans" successfully carried out a flight using an electronic waybill (EPL). This was announced on June 5, 2023 by the Astral State Administration. Read more here.

At first it hurts, then it's nice: Why freight logistics will still have to love ETrN

In 2022, the Russian Government legislatively enshrined the use of electronic waybills (ETrN). So far - on a voluntary basis, but from 2024 all market participants will be obliged to switch to ETrN. It would seem that the digitalization of the process should simplify the work of participants, but freight logistics companies are in no hurry to move on to ETrN. What is the reason, says Evgeny Kalyazhenkov, head of the product area of ​ ​ the IT services ecosystem for logistics.

Why do I need waybills at all?

Bill of lading is a key document in freight transportation, necessary for the transportation of goods from point A to point B. Now most companies use the paper version of the bill of lading, which is usually drawn up in four copies. This document must be with the shipper, consignee and transport company. The last instance must have signatures of all participants.

For the first time, the Ministry of Transport started talking about the introduction of electronic waybills in 2019, and already in 2020, an experiment on the introduction of ETrN was launched in several regions of Russia, in which the largest freight carriers and logistics experts took part on a voluntary basis. Then it was expected that the widespread introduction of electronic invoices would happen next year, but many market participants were skeptical and called this bill "raw." Later, the Ministry of Transport announced that the possibility of issuing an ETrN for those wishing would appear in 2021, but these plans were also not destined to come true. Only in 2022, a bill came into force in Russia, according to which companies can voluntarily switch to electronic waybills.

Unlike a regular invoice, the ETrH is issued and signed digitally through the operators electronic document management (). E-DOCUMENT FLOW It has a format approved by the Ministry of Transport: the document must indicate the date, time as well as the address of loading and unloading. Signing of the E&P is carried out using a qualified (electronic signature CEP) with the obligatory participation of the EDM operator, the process of signing a regular invoice is accompanied by a seal and signature or only by the signature of the participants.

Advantages of switching to ETrN

Switching to electronic waybills is beneficial for all participants in the process. The cost of manufacturing and delivery of invoices, as well as the purchase of paper and cartridges for printing documents on a printer, is reduced. At the same time, payment for transportation comes faster, because there is no need to deliver the originals to the customer.

And, most importantly, there is no need to restore lost documents and rent warehouses for storing old invoices, which can be requested by higher authorities - everything is stored in electronic format on the cloud.

How the information transfer process works

On September 1, 2022, the Ministry transport launched the State Information System of Electronic Payment Documents (), GIS EPD created to record ETrN. There are two main ways to create a digital invoice: documents can be formed in your personal account, E-DOCUMENT FLOW or by integrating with other programs. In the first case, EDO operators must be accredited by the Ministry of Transport. In the Russia second, ETrH can be created in the electronic system in which the shipper works, and through integration, it can API be transferred to the information system of the accredited EDM operator. After the document is created, the invoice is verified by the EPM GIS, the system monitors that the correct one is displayed in it. information

An important condition for working with ETrH is the speed of information processing. In order to work with electronic consignment notes, a certain time is fixed in the EPD GIS for transmitting information that should not be exceeded by the system. This is important because the participants in the process do not lose time waiting for verification of the invoice, but can immediately begin to perform the transportation. Also, the waybill is a mandatory document as part of closing documents, which are a fact confirming that the transportation service was provided. Without them, the carrier simply will not receive money.

Why companies are in no hurry to switch to ETrN

Most often, the transition to a digital format of work is dictated by the customer of transportation - the cargo owner, and the carrier and forwarding agents in this matter adapt to its conditions. Companies have to negotiate with each other about how the information transfer process will be organized. Due to the difficulty in reaching these agreements, many players are in no hurry to switch to electronic invoices - such a transition requires additional organizational measures from all participants in the transportation:

• Train personnel of all transport participants, including drivers. Employees should understand how to make changes to the ETrH in the event of a route change, driver change or vehicle breakdown;
• Make sure that all participants in the transportation have a CEP and an agreement with the EDM operator and they know how to use this software;
• Establish data roaming - ensure the process of information exchange between different EDM operators. Now the data exchange process is not established if several participants in the transportation want to switch to ETrN - they need to agree on the use of the same EDO operator;
• Before the start of transportation, make sure that there is high-quality Internet at the loading and unloading points.

There are no other restraining factors for the transition to ETrH, such as market unavailability or lack of access to the EDM operator. On the contrary, the market itself pushes companies to such transformations. Logistics in any case will have to switch to an electronic format of work - this is due not only to the new legislation, but also to the conditions of fierce competition in the market. Digitalization is an important stage in the development of modern business. How quickly companies can adapt to new conditions and legislation will determine how effectively and successfully their enterprise will develop in the future.

And now companies have a year to gradually adapt to new conditions. Experience suggests that the sooner they start the transition, the more painlessly it will happen.

2022:76% of companies are confident that the deadlines for the introduction of mandatory ETrN will be postponed

The operator electronic document management for retail logistics Docrobot and, and TerraLink system integrator the developer of the platform for, E-DOCUMENT FLOW TerraLink xDE conducted a survey among the participants in the logistics industry in order to find out how prepared the business is for the transition to digital document management. Shippers, consignees and carriers passed the survey.

Changes that determine the conditions for the use of electronic transportation documents (EPD) have already entered into legal force. Document formats were approved by the Federal Tax Service of Russia at the end of 2021. The state is preparing to launch an information system (GIS EPD) and is testing its work together with participants in the EDO market. Taking into account the accumulated practice of voluntary use of ETrN, the Ministry of Transport plans to prepare proposals for securing the duties of their use, but from 2023. If in 2022 the smooth introduction of ETrN into the logistics processes of companies begins, then from 2023 this will become the mandatory norm. Thus, the participants in the transportation process will have the possibility of a phased transition to digital document management.

According to a survey by Docrobot and TerraLink, most companies (76%) believe that the deadlines for fulfilling mandatory requirements will be postponed, so they are in no hurry to digitize the document flow. And only 24% believe that from 2023, the exchange of electronic waybills will become mandatory.

The majority of respondents (79%), as the survey shows, did not take part in the experiment of the Ministry of Transport, which took place at the end of 2020. A relatively small proportion (21%) of companies began to exchange ETrH as part of the experiment.

The relevance of the transition to ETrN within the period of time specified by the state for voluntary implementation, each business determines for itself, based on the scale of transportation. The survey results show that 37% of companies engaged in transportation so far assess their readiness for digitalization by only one point on a ten-point scale. And only 7% are fully ready to switch to ETrH.

Having launched the process of digitalization in the transport and logistics sphere, the Ministry of Transport leads its work to a high, technological level. Even if not all companies are ready for the transition to digital document management, they are advised to consider the advantages that it gives. The introduction of electronic document management will significantly facilitate the work of both cargo carriers and logicians, as well as companies that send and receive cargo. EDO is cheaper: the cost of a transaction is almost equal to the cost of paper, which is used to form an invoice without taking into account printing costs, PHY, re-restoration, courier services, archiving and fines for the loss of paper documents.

2021: Creation of GIS for electronic consignment notes during transportation

In early July 2021, the president Russia Vladimir Putin signed a law that, among other things, involves the creation of a federal state information system (FGIS) for electronic transportation documents. More. here

2020

Changes in the rules for the transportation of goods

In 2021 automobile transport , updated rules for the transportation of goods come into force, which opens up new horizons for business. Electronic transportation documents are equated with paper documents. Resolution Governments of the Russian Federation No. 2200 of December 21, 2020 introduces such concepts as: "electronic transportation documents," "electronic bill of lading," "electronic order-order" and "electronic accompanying list."

For a long time, road transport has been waiting for legislated "digital relations." In 2020, as part of the experiment Ministry of Transport Russia , the mechanisms for issuing waybills in electronic form have already been tested. Digital interaction between business representatives states and provided a prototype of a unified information system developed by FSUE "." ProtectionInfoTrans The exchange of legally significant transportation documents between the participants in the transport logistic chain and the federal executive bodies exercising control, supervisory, permitting and fiscal functions took place 24/7 within 30 days.

Taking into account the requirements of Russian legislation, transportation documents as part of the experiment were filled out both in electronic and paper form. From January 2022, the possibility of alternative maintenance electronic or paper document management appears. In the future, it is planned to switch to "digital relationships" and other types, transport which will have a positive effect on the development of multimodal transportation in our country.

It should be noted that by the end of 2020, the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 15.04.2011 No. 272 (ed. 14.08.2020) "On the approval of the Rules for the transportation of goods by road" is in force. The document ceases to be valid from January 1, 2021 in connection with the publication of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 26.10.2020 N 1742.

Alisa Muratova, business analyst and expert of the Synerdocs solution "EDO in cargo transportation":

The market has long expected changes in the rules for the transportation of goods by road, and under the new year it has been updated. What is interesting in the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 2200? First of all, this is the official consolidation of the terms "electronic bill of lading," "electronic order-order" and "electronic accompanying list," which opens up new opportunities for the logistics market, despite the fact that the items concerning electronic documents come into force on January 1, 2022. Now those companies that doubted the legitimacy of ETrN can safely choose an EDO operator, conduct pilot projects and begin implementation in order to be ready for the mandatory use of electronic documents from 2022. It should be noted that the printed form of the bill of lading has also been updated. As of December 2020, forwarding agents, as well as customers, can be participants in document flow. At the same time, ETrN in the near future may become a primary accounting document, provided that data on the cost of transportation services are filled in, but there is no additional explanation for the correct filling. In general, the release of Resolution No. 2200 and the form of Appendix No. 4 will certainly be followed by the release of the electronic bill of lading format and exchange regulations. In any case, the beginning of automation of document management in cargo transportation is laid at the legislative level.

Switching to electronic shipping documents will reduce the risk of fraud in the market

The transition to electronic transportation documents - waybills and waybills - will reduce the risk of fraud and increase security in the transport and logistics market, said Magomed Hasanov, head of the transport logistics service at PEK.

As reported on November 24, 2020 in the "First Expeditionary Company" (PEC) with reference to the service for monitoring the safety of Impact.ru.com cargo transportation, in 2019, 396 court decisions related to the theft of goods by fraud were considered in the arbitration courts of the Russian Federation. Among the leaders are Moscow and the Moscow region. The total damage from the actions of organized criminal groups in the reporting period exceeded 900 million rubles. And the average cost of the stolen cargo was 2,702,000 rubles.

Experts distinguish three main types of crimes in the transport sector. This is theft of cargo by the driver, third parties in the parking lot and theft by third parties through forgery of documents. The latter option in Russia is the most common, according to judicial practice. One scheme, for example, involves forging a vehicle driver's passport. With its help, attackers come to the loading point, take the cargo and disappear. Another common scheme is called "gullible driver." In this case, attackers register on the transport exchange, buy an account there and set up a car in the most popular directions at attractive tariffs. When receiving an order, the driver arrives for loading, picks up the goods, signs all documents and goes on a flight. Then it disappears for several days. When he still manages to get through to him, the attacker claims that he delivered the cargo to a new address, which was allegedly dictated to him by the shipper's representative by phone.

Thanks to the introduction of electronic transportation documents, these schemes will become difficult to implement, the PEC is convinced. Since each driver will have to undergo an identity identification procedure, and to certify documents, you will need to issue a digital signature.

"After the launch of a unified state information platform with data on transportation of the Ministry of Transport, regulators will be able to track the entire chain of cargo transportation online. Since it is planned to form a single database of carriers, access to which will also be from federal executive bodies, "explained Magomed Hasanov. Thus, the information platform of the Ministry of Transport will contain information about the cargo, its characteristics, vehicles, and participants in the transportation process. All that is in ETrH and EPL.

At the same time, the expert notes that the growth of digital traceability does not cancel the need for multifaceted verification of counterparties (including carriers), which should be organized in the company.

"Within the framework of the practical part of the experiment of the Ministry of Transport, which was held in October, including the mechanism of interaction between business and the state on a single platform was worked out. In practice, this happened as follows: the driver drove up to the Rostransnadzor post; the inspector found the car number on the tablet and automatically gained access to all data in the electronic bill of lading and waybill, "said the PEC expert.

In addition to the information platform of the Ministry of Transport being created, Platon and a weight and size control system are already functioning in Russia, which track the movement of heavy trucks around the country. Over the past year alone, more than 50,000 carriers have registered in the state system, and over 5 years of operation - more than 606 thousand carriers. Together, these digital tools will make it possible to achieve maximum transparency of the entire transportation process, Magomed Hasanov is convinced.

For us, the trustworthiness of the partner comes first. At the same time, there is an understanding that whatever the corporate system for checking business partners, only by the joint efforts of business and the state, the freight transportation market in Russia can become transparent, safe and standardized, "said Vadim Filatov, Deputy Director of PEC.

The experiment of the Ministry of Transport on the use of an electronic bill of lading and an electronic waybill has been completed

On November 18, 2020, it became known that the experiment Ministry of Transport on the use of an electronic transport invoice and an electronic waybill, which lasted a month, was completed. During this time IEC , it issued 160 waybills and 50 waybills. During the month, the transport tested logistic provider daily the use of an electronic bill of lading (EtrN) and a waybill (EPL) on five of its routes: from Moscow in the direction,,, and Penza. Voronezh Nizhny Novgorod Belgorod Veliky Novgorod More detailed. here

Freight market participants calculated the costs of electronic bills of lading

Participants in the freight market calculated the costs of electronic bills of lading. This became known on October 28, 2020.

From October 1, an experiment is being implemented Ministry of Transport RUSSIAN FEDERATION to switch to electronic waybills and waybills instead of paper documents in road cargo transportation. It covers 6 regions Russia and leading transportation companies. The interaction of supervisory authorities, electronic document operators, shippers, consignees and carriers in these conditions is tested from October 1 to October 30 in,,, To Moscow, and Tatarstan. Moscow Kaluzhskaya Ryazan regions Krasnodar Territory

Market participants calculated the average potential costs of transport companies for the transition to electronic documents. According to IT the director, IEC Vladislav Sarnatsky the approximate structure of the costs of the transport company may look like this: firstly, the one-time costs of developing the corresponding one. software Small companies can use the operator interface E-DOCUMENT FLOW and do not take this item into account in costs. For the rest, the amount of expenses is determined by the individual characteristics of the carrier's IT systems.

The second is the costs associated with the purchase of devices for the exchange of documents: phones and tablets for drivers, or with the depreciation of these devices. Note that these costs are not mandatory: drivers can transfer data to the information system through their own mobile devices or "by call" to the operator on duty.

There is no more accurate information on the tariff yet, as well as no understanding of which of the participants in the transportation process will bear these costs. Assessing the approximate cost, you can focus on the current tariffs of operators on invoices, - said Vladislav Sarnatsky.

The second calculation option prepared by the PEC expert is based on three different budget capabilities of the carrier.

The most economical option of costs practically does not imply. It does not integrate the accounting system with the EDM operator's software, all data on transportation are entered through the operator's interface itself. Accordingly, it is not expected to equip drivers with mobile devices. In this case, all costs consist of payment for the services of the EDM operator for each document. Based on the experience of invoices, it can be assumed that the size of the tariff will be 5-10 rubles, and the sender will pay, - said Vladislav Sarnatsky.

In a more complex version, the integration of the carrier accounting system with the EDM operator system is added to the already described costs for the EDM operator services. The costs of this process can range from 50 to 500 thousand rubles, depending on the system itself and the "depth" of integration. However, the expert notes that after the completion of the experiment, standard solutions for the main platforms of information systems should appear on the market. Accordingly, the cost of a "typical" implementation will decrease significantly. The cost of buying tablets for drivers in this option is also optional: as part of the experiment, employees' own devices can be used (most drivers have a smartphone with a navigator), or the format of data transmission "by call" to the operator on duty. If the transport company acquires mobile devices exclusively for these purposes, it is worth considering budget models worth up to 5 thousand rubles.

In the most expensive version, the costs of purchasing individual servers for storing the archive, implementing an information system, purchasing expensive mobile devices for drivers and the like are added to everything described above. Each company determines the need for such investments for itself, but they are not required to start working with electronic documents, "concluded Vladislav Sarnatsky.

The head of the project "Kontur. Logistics" ("SKB Kontur," partner of PEK) Pavel Koptelov noted that sending one electronic document through the EDO operator will cost 10 rubles, a set of electronic waybill and waybill - 15 rubles. At the end of October 2020, the current costs of paper and printing 3 copies of the bill of lading and waybill - 20 rubles. The cost of returning documents to the shipper and forwarding agent (if the driver does not return to the place of loading) - from 300 rubles.

According to Pavel Koptelov's calculations, the carrier's costs per document will amount to no more than 30.8 rubles with an average number of flights per day of 100 trips. This figure consists of the operator's tariff (15 rubles per set of documents), depreciation of a mobile device (14 rubles with an average cost of a driver's smartphone of 7,000 rubles and a depreciation period of 2 years).

The issue of CEP for the manager of the transport company (3 thousand rubles per year) and the cost of integrating software with the accounting system will add less than 1 ruble per year, based on the cost of the 1C module of 12 thousand rubles. (0.48 + 0.12 = 0.6 rubles). The remaining 1.2 rubles. add to the mobile interface of the driver (the cost per year is 300 rubles per 250 working days per year).

The signed electronic bill of lading becomes available as an initial accounting document to all parties to the transportation immediately after its signing by the parties^[11].

The Vprok chain of stores carried out more than 5.5 thousand shipments using electronic invoices to Synerdocs

The Vprok chain of stores switched to electronic waybills at Synerdocs. This was announced on September 9, 2020 by the Directive company. Read more here.

JTI Russia tested electronic typical technological work order in the Synerdocs service

On March 25, 2020, JTI Russia announced that it had tested electronic consignment notes (ETTN) in the Synerdocs service.

According to the company, in February 2020, a pilot project using ETTN took place. Five organizations took part in it. The pilot was initiated by JTI. Russia The cargo was transported by the drivers transport of the companies "" and Iteko. Nawinia Also, the organizations "" and Avalon"Smile Logic" took part in the project. More. here

"Ministry of Transport" launched an experiment to promote an electronic bill of lading

On February 28, 2020, it became known that digital cargo transportation was engaged in Russia at the state level. The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation will develop and consolidate standards for the use of an electronic waybill (ETrN) and an electronic waybill (EPL). To this end, a pilot project has already been launched with the participation of the Synerdocs service. From February to October 2020 , freight transport participants will abandon paper and exchange transportation documents online.

As reported, the Ministry of Transport is systematically increasing the transparency of transportation in the country. So, in 2019, the department told about the development of the service "Paperless transportation of passengers and cargo (Superservice 22)," and in early 2020 - announced a pilot project for the transition to ETrN and EPL. According to representatives of the Ministry of Transport, the experiment will stimulate the business to abandon paper in cargo transportation, relieve fears related to electronic document management (EDO), and speed up the launch of the superservice.

The super service will be an addition to the EDO technology and will increase the convenience of online design and maintenance of cargo transportation. He will not compete with the functions of EDO operators.

The pilot project will last until October 30, 2020 and will allow translating almost three billion transportation documents into electronic form. The experiment will take place on the territory, Moscow,, Moscow, and Kaluzhskaya. Ryazan regions Tatarstan Krasnodar Territory Oversees the transition to a digital model of document management interdepartmental working group consisting of representatives,,,,, MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS FTS Ministry of Transport Rostransnadzor Rosavtotrans Association "" (CTL).Digital Transport and Logistics

The participants in the experiment will exchange ETrN and EPL through commercial electronic document management platforms, including through Synerdocs. The choice is not accidental, since the service was the first on the market to develop and implement a solution for the exchange of electronic waybills.

In 2018, a comprehensive business solution Synerdocs "Electronic document management in cargo transportation" was published. As of February 2020, ETrN is used productively by shippers, consignees and transport companies - FM Logistic, DB Schenker RUSSIA, MAC, Wildberries and other large suppliers of retail chains. During this time, many supply chains have been formed, promising pilot projects have been launched. Plus, we moved on and were the first to test a full-fledged solution for using an electronic consignment note. I will add that the ETrN format developed by Synerdocs meets the requirements of government agencies and is convenient for business. We are ready to share the experience of implementation with all participants in the experiment. I am sure that thanks to the project of the Ministry of Transport, we, together with other EDO operators, will be able to develop standards for the use of electronic TrN, as well as agree on a single format of the document. told Ivan Agapov, head of business direction

As of February 2020, two more EDO operators, KORUS Consulting CIS and E-COM, have confirmed participation in the pilot project. The largest cargo carriers and aggregators will test paperless cargo transportation: Sovtransavto Group of Companies, Miratorg Group of Companies, Business Lines Group of Companies, FM-Logistic, Celta (carrier of the Magnit trading network), Agro-Auto (carrier Kh5 Retail Group), XPO Logistics, Yandex.Taxi. Synerdocs customers who have already implemented an electronic waybill will also take part in the experiment.

The Ministry of Transport says that based on the results of the experiment, specific proposals will be formed to change regulatory legal acts. There will also be a roadmap for the further promotion of EtRN and EPL in the Russian Federation.

Anton Zamkov, director of the CTL Association, has high hopes for the project. He believes that the digitization of transport documents at the state level, the creation of uniform standards for the exchange of data between government agencies and business are large-scale and most important steps for the development of the industry.

See also

• Electronic Transportation Document System (GIS EPD)

• Automation of transport and logistics companies

• Road freight transportation (Russian market)
• Freight transportation by inland water transport (Russian market)
• Cargo transportation by sea (Russian market)
• Railway freight transportation (Russian market)