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Introduction: the beginning of international work on TLS digitalization (2015−2016)
Approaches to the digitalization of the transport and logistics sector (TLS) in Eurasian countries have been actively developed by the international expert community since 2015–2016. In 2015, EU countries established the Digital Transport and Logistics Forum (DTLF) to develop interoperable information systems for the European TEN-T transport network. As part of this work, a federated platform infrastructure for the digitalization of TEN-T was proposed, and a range of potential digital services was analyzed. In the same year, the topic of TLS digitalization was included in the EU–Eastern Partnership Ministerial Declaration, which emphasized the importance of coordinated development of transport and digital infrastructure, as well as interoperability of multimodal electronic logistics platforms.
In 2017–2018, studies were conducted in Eastern Partnership countries with the participation of key Completesoft experts on approaches to the creation of electronic logistics systems and the digitalization of transport corridors (DTC). These studies included the development of the DTC concept based on the “data pipeline” approach and ensuring interoperability between national electronic logistics systems (NELS).
In 2019–2022, two large-scale projects — FEDeRATED and FENIX — were implemented to develop organizational and technological approaches to building information exchange networks in the EU TLS sector. In 2020, the European Commission adopted the eFTI Directive (electronic Freight Transport Information) and launched a seven-year plan for the application of relevant standards, technological requirements, and the development of functional specifications for certified eFTI gateways and platforms in EU member states.
In 2017–2018, studies were conducted in Eastern Partnership countries with the participation of key Completesoft experts on approaches to the creation of electronic logistics systems and the digitalization of transport corridors (DTC). These studies included the development of the DTC concept based on the “data pipeline” approach and ensuring interoperability between national electronic logistics systems (NELS).
In 2019–2022, two large-scale projects — FEDeRATED and FENIX — were implemented to develop organizational and technological approaches to building information exchange networks in the EU TLS sector. In 2020, the European Commission adopted the eFTI Directive (electronic Freight Transport Information) and launched a seven-year plan for the application of relevant standards, technological requirements, and the development of functional specifications for certified eFTI gateways and platforms in EU member states.
EAEU countries: concept of the digital transport corridors (DTC) ecosystem (2017–2022)
In 2017–2019, EAEU countries declared the digitalization of the TLS and transport corridors as one of the strategic priorities of the Union’s digital agenda and implemented a corresponding R&D project focused on developing the concept of the Digital Transport Corridors (DTC) ecosystem.
As a result of this R&D effort, a program for building the DTC ecosystem was formulated, and in 2020–2022 projects were launched to develop a set of priority services and digital platforms for national DTC segments in EAEU countries with the participation of the Completesoft expert team. In 2023, Belarus announced a project to create the National Electronic Logistics System (NELS) integration platform, in December 2024 the Russian Federation initiated the active development of its National Digital Transport and Logistics Platform (NDTLP), and in 2025 Kazakhstan reported the development of a national TLS platform, Smart Cargo.
In 2016, UN ESCAP published the report “Using Information Logistics Systems to Increase Efficiency,” which addressed the challenges of TLS digitalization and the creation of national information and logistics platforms in the region (such as LOGINK in China, uLogisHub in South Korea, ULIP in India, etc.), with the aim of analyzing best practices and developing a reference architecture for such platforms, as well as their integration into supranational systems/platforms for transcontinental transit corridors. In 2021, the UN ESCAP Ministerial Declaration and the Regional Action Programme for Sustainable Transport Development in Asia and the Pacific (2022–2026) were adopted, emphasizing the importance of interregional transport connectivity mechanisms and digitalization.
As a result, in 2023–2024, a research project on the digitalization of rail and multimodal transport in North and Central Asia was implemented with the participation of a relevant Completesoft expert. Within the strategic recommendations of this project, a dedicated chapter was included highlighting the advantages of NELS, enabling the integration of key DTC stakeholders for efficient processing and exchange of multimodal data in the course of TLS and transport corridor digitalization in a given country.
As a result of this R&D effort, a program for building the DTC ecosystem was formulated, and in 2020–2022 projects were launched to develop a set of priority services and digital platforms for national DTC segments in EAEU countries with the participation of the Completesoft expert team. In 2023, Belarus announced a project to create the National Electronic Logistics System (NELS) integration platform, in December 2024 the Russian Federation initiated the active development of its National Digital Transport and Logistics Platform (NDTLP), and in 2025 Kazakhstan reported the development of a national TLS platform, Smart Cargo.
In 2016, UN ESCAP published the report “Using Information Logistics Systems to Increase Efficiency,” which addressed the challenges of TLS digitalization and the creation of national information and logistics platforms in the region (such as LOGINK in China, uLogisHub in South Korea, ULIP in India, etc.), with the aim of analyzing best practices and developing a reference architecture for such platforms, as well as their integration into supranational systems/platforms for transcontinental transit corridors. In 2021, the UN ESCAP Ministerial Declaration and the Regional Action Programme for Sustainable Transport Development in Asia and the Pacific (2022–2026) were adopted, emphasizing the importance of interregional transport connectivity mechanisms and digitalization.
As a result, in 2023–2024, a research project on the digitalization of rail and multimodal transport in North and Central Asia was implemented with the participation of a relevant Completesoft expert. Within the strategic recommendations of this project, a dedicated chapter was included highlighting the advantages of NELS, enabling the integration of key DTC stakeholders for efficient processing and exchange of multimodal data in the course of TLS and transport corridor digitalization in a given country.
Countries in CAREC: strategies and the Digital CAREC project (2020–2025)
In 2020–2022, CAREC countries adopted their transport and digital development strategies, placing special emphasis on the development and digitalization of the regional transport corridor network using electronic logistics platforms and digital infrastructure solutions.
In 2024–2025, a Mid-Term Review of both strategies was conducted to ensure coordinated development of transport and digital infrastructure across CAREC countries.
As a result, in 2025, the Digital CAREC project was implemented with the participation of the Completesoft expert group: “National Electronic Logistics Platforms and Digitalization of Transport Corridors in selected CAREC countries.” The project focused on integrated approaches, NELS platform solutions, and principles for the digitalization of national transport corridor segments in the region.
In 2024–2025, a Mid-Term Review of both strategies was conducted to ensure coordinated development of transport and digital infrastructure across CAREC countries.
As a result, in 2025, the Digital CAREC project was implemented with the participation of the Completesoft expert group: “National Electronic Logistics Platforms and Digitalization of Transport Corridors in selected CAREC countries.” The project focused on integrated approaches, NELS platform solutions, and principles for the digitalization of national transport corridor segments in the region.
UNECE and SPECA work: Trans-Caspian corridors (2023–2024)
In 2023, at the request of the SPECA participating states, UNECE provided assistance in developing a Roadmap for the digitalization of multimodal data and document exchange along the Trans-Caspian corridors, based on UN standards. The roadmap was approved at the SPECA Summit in Azerbaijan.
The accompanying technical document recommended the use of national platforms and data pipeline solutions for the digitalization of multimodal transport operations.
In 2024, SPECA member countries intensified the development and deployment of national platforms in line with their Transport and Logistics Sector (TLS) digitalization strategies, in particular:
The accompanying technical document recommended the use of national platforms and data pipeline solutions for the digitalization of multimodal transport operations.
In 2024, SPECA member countries intensified the development and deployment of national platforms in line with their Transport and Logistics Sector (TLS) digitalization strategies, in particular:
- DLP Platforms in Azerbaijan;
- E-Logistika Platform in Uzbekistan.
UNECE/UNCEFACT work: standards for electronic documents and the Data Pipelines White Paper
In addition, UNECE and its subsidiary body, UN/CEFACT, have been engaged in multilateral work on developing standards for the digitization of documents accompanying freight transportation by road, rail, maritime, air, and inland waterway transport.
Although these standards are designed for electronic documents across individual transport modes, their primary objective is to enable efficient multimodal data exchange based on a unified UN/CEFACT semantic framework, and to transition from document-based exchange (paper and electronic documents) to the exchange of standardized data sets.
Furthermore, UN/CEFACT published the Data Pipelines White Paper to facilitate and promote the creation of a trusted cross-border environment for international legally significant exchange of electronic documents and data.
Although these standards are designed for electronic documents across individual transport modes, their primary objective is to enable efficient multimodal data exchange based on a unified UN/CEFACT semantic framework, and to transition from document-based exchange (paper and electronic documents) to the exchange of standardized data sets.
Furthermore, UN/CEFACT published the Data Pipelines White Paper to facilitate and promote the creation of a trusted cross-border environment for international legally significant exchange of electronic documents and data.
Сonclusion: three regional expert communities and common principles
As a result, it should be noted that three regional expert communities have historically emerged that develop specific strategies, organizational models, and technical solutions for the digitalization of the transport and logistics sector (TLS):
This creates a practical foundation for the targeted development of interoperable TLS digitalization solutions in different countries, based on validated international practices and UN standards, taking into account the specific policies and development programs of each country. It also supports the harmonization of market interests in serving regional and international freight flows.
- In the EU and UNECE,
- In the EAEU and Eastern Partnership,
- In CAREC and UN ESCAP.
This creates a practical foundation for the targeted development of interoperable TLS digitalization solutions in different countries, based on validated international practices and UN standards, taking into account the specific policies and development programs of each country. It also supports the harmonization of market interests in serving regional and international freight flows.
Core expertise and projects
Research, roadmaps, consulting, and participation in international initiatives focused on the digitalization of transport corridors
National programs for transport and logistics digitalization
National transport and logistics platforms and systems
Digitalization of transport and logistics business processes
Digital transport corridors (DTC)