Empty wagon train rolls through CIS countries with only electronic bill
A test shipment of empty cars using only electronic consignment notes has been carried on the broad gauge section of the New Silk Road. The…
More containers on Russian tracks without paperwork
Digitalisation is going really strong on Russia’s railway network. RZD, as the national railway operator, substantially increases the share of containers that are processed paperless…
Paper documents not necessarily needed right now
As a result of COVID-19’s impact on the railway industry, some railway companies are confronted with challenges in preparing and collecting paper-based documents required for…
Shippers in Russia resort to digital document during corona crisis
A lot more shippers have used electronic transportation documents in Russia since the beginning of this month. Of all documents, 75 per cent was processed…
Four ways to speed up trains on the New Silk Road
The rail freight traffic between China and Europe is growing year by year. The logistics companies compete for every customer and every container. Therefore, they…
DB Cargo focuses on Kaliningrad route
Two subsidiaries of Deutsche Bahn have turned their look to the Kaliningrad route of China – EU railway corridor. DB Cargo Logistics and DB Cargo…
Kazakhstan Railways digitises freight service
Kazakhstan Railways has tested the electronic consignment note in freight transportation from China. The fully-fledged service will be available after concluding the respective interstate agreement…
Belarusian Railway develops electronic document for New Silk Road
Belarusian Railway is moving ahead in the digitalisation of freight transport. After the success in implementing electronic documents for the transit of empty wagons from…
Next step toward paperless freight traffic Europe
A next step towards paperless rail freight transport in Europe has been taken. On 12 March, the European Parliament proposed a new regulation for the…