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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
St. Petersburg, April 1 (Xinhua) — The elimination of infrastructure barriers, automation, digitalization, and the development of artificial intelligence will take international logistics to a new level of development. This was discussed on Wednesday by participants at the opening and plenary discussion of the first International Transport and Logistics Forum (ITLF) in St. Petersburg.
According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev, Russia is actively developing five international transport routes: the North-South Corridor, the Azov-Black Sea route, the Northwest route, the Eastern route, and the Northern Sea Route. Work is underway on all of these routes to expand capacity, and delivery times have been significantly reduced over the past few years, he added.
Russian Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin stated that the ministry faces the task of eliminating infrastructure constraints. To ensure the development of international logistics, work is underway to reduce the time it takes to cross borders to 10 minutes, the official noted. He also stated that "digital seamlessness" must be achieved using technologies such as navigation seals, electronic waybills, and a register of freight forwarders and carriers.
During the plenary session, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko noted the importance of developing automation, robotics, and unmanned technologies. "Our partners from China are global leaders here. They are actively implementing these technologies, and we are constantly exchanging experiences with them," he said.
The International Transport and Lending Forum (MTLF) is taking place in St. Petersburg from April 1-3. According to organizers, approximately 5,000 people from more than 80 countries and territories are participating. According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the forum will be held regularly, every two years.
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