The electronic seal system is open to devices of all operators.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: KMZ Cargo – KMZ CARGO –

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The Digital Platform Development Center confirmed its work on device aggregation to ensure carriers are not dependent on a single vendor, and integration with the GIS will allow documents to be uploaded directly to the seal.

The electronic navigation seal system will be integrated with the GIS EPD, giving carriers the freedom to choose devices from different operators. These plans were confirmed by Artem Popov, CEO of the Digital Platform Development Center, speaking at the Transport Week 2025 forum.

Popov detailed the technical details of the system's upcoming development. Integration with the GIS EPD is a mandatory component that will open up new opportunities for control and document management. "Electronic documents will be loaded directly into the seal, allowing regulatory authorities to read them en route," he explained. This means inspectors will be able to access accompanying documents during the journey, without waiting for the vehicle to arrive at its destination or for inspection, which will speed up procedures and increase transparency, Artem Popov believes.

At the same time, work is underway to ensure the system's compatibility with devices from different manufacturers. "Our goal is to give carriers choice. To achieve this, we connect devices from different operators to the system," Popov stated. This approach is aimed at creating a competitive environment and giving logistics companies flexibility in choosing technological solutions that suit their operational processes.

Both of these areas—integration with government systems and openness to equipment from different vendors—are the foundation for a larger goal. As the CEO noted, this is a step toward creating a unified digital ecosystem. Ultimately, this will allow for "the entire mix of transport solutions available to carriers to be brought together in a single window," where the necessary service can be obtained quickly and without accessing multiple systems.

This technical development is taking place against the backdrop of the expanding use of electronic seals. As Artyom Popov noted, starting February 11, 2026, their use will become mandatory for the customs transit of tobacco products, light industry goods, electronics, and alcohol throughout the Eurasian Economic Union. The Russian side, whose authorized operator is the Digital Platform Development Center, has declared full readiness for the launch. Currently, approximately 11,000 carriers and 10,000 regulatory agency employees are connected to the system.

Since 2020, this technology has already been used to monitor approximately 165,000 shipments, and its effectiveness in reducing infrastructure congestion is demonstrated by the example of the port of Novorossiysk, where the procedure for leaving the port after sealing takes approximately 10 minutes.

As a reminder, in September 2025, the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission approved the procedure for implementing a shipment tracking system using navigation seals. The new rules will take effect on February 1, 2026. LR

Publication date: 11/19/2025

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