President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has approved the… (электронный · накладный · документ)
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has approved the transition of cargo transportation to electronic waybills. According to the Ministry of Transport, the transport industry will be required to use electronic waybills for cargo shipments starting September 1, 2026.
Consensus
- The transition to mandatory electronic bills of lading for freight transportation will begin on September 1, 2026.
- A transition period until March 1, 2027, will be provided during which fines for non-compliance will not be imposed.
- The system is already operational in a voluntary mode since September 2022.
- The initiative was supported by President Putin.
- Paper documents will still be allowed in cases of force majeure or technical issues such as lack of internet connectivity.
Points of divergence
- The electronic system (GIS EPD) has processed over 41 million documents and connects 14,000 companies including major logistics firms like X5, Ozon, Magnit, and Delovye Linii. — vedomosti
- The system will serve as a foundation for the national digital transport-logistics platform and the country's transport-economic balance. — vedomosti
- Uninterrupted operation of the system has been confirmed with key operators included in a 'white list' by the Ministry of Digital Development. — vedomosti
- By 2035, autonomous trucks are expected to account for 19% of the market, with current autonomous vehicle operations already exceeding 17 million km. — vedomosti
- The decision to delay penalties was made to 'clean up' the economy. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Putin Supports Transition of Cargo Transport to Electronic Waybills — Ведомости
- Putin approved a suspension of fines for electronic waybills in freight transport — Коммерсантъ