The International Transport Forum is introducing a digital ECMT permit system, replacing paper permits and logbooks with electronic versions.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: KMZ Cargo – KMZ CARGO –

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From 1 January 2026, the International Transport Forum will introduce the ECMT digital permit system, replacing paper permits and logbooks with electronic ones.

Access to the system is provided through a web portal and a mobile application with a Russian-language interface.

Requirements for obtaining a permit:

– it must be on board the cargo vehicle (TV) in digital form (on the driver’s mobile device) or as a printout;– it must be present between the loading points (after loading) and unloading points (after unloading) – for both loaded and empty trips associated with them.

Operating procedure:

– information about trips is entered into the system by the manager or driver; – the driver is required to present digital logbook data for the last 10 trips to regulatory authorities (on the device screen or in printed form).

According to the 2026 ECMT Multilateral Quota User Guide, in the case of a journey, the ECMT permit must be carried on board the vehicle between the loading point (once the vehicle is loaded) and the unloading point (when the vehicle is unloaded) for a laden journey or an empty journey that precedes or follows a laden journey.

In the ECMT digital permit system, control bodies display information on control results electronically.

Transport and logistics

Publication date: 12/17/2025

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