SberKorus Is Shaping the Future of Russian Logistics
In the first half of 2025, Russia’s transportation sector is undergoing a true digital revolution. The number of electronic transport documents issued via the SberKorus 'Sfera Perevozki' platform rose by 122%, solidifying the company’s leadership with a 57% market share.
A Digital Breakthrough in Russian Logistics
The success of the 'Sfera Perevozki' platform has become a symbol of the digital transformation sweeping through Russia’s transportation sector. In the first half of 2025, SberKorus reported a twofold increase in the number of electronic transport documents compared to the same period in 2024. Electronic waybills (e-TTN) have become the most in-demand document type, rising from 41% to 83% of all documents issued—double last year’s figure.
“The rapid growth in digital documentation confirms the efficiency of our solution for businesses,” said SberKorus CEO Vitaly Tarasov. He attributes the surge to both the platform’s proven effectiveness and rising expectations surrounding mandatory e-documentation in freight and logistics.
The Potential of Russia’s Digital Ecosystem
Russian digital logistics technologies have significant export potential, particularly for CIS countries and Russia’s international partners. The successful rollout of the GIS EPD system (State Information System for Electronic Shipping Documents) and the 'Sfera Perevozki' platform could form the basis for unified digital logistics ecosystems across the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Central Asian nations, which are currently modernizing their logistics infrastructure, represent particularly promising markets. Within the EAEU, ongoing projects aim to create unified logistics corridors such as 'North–South' and 'Western Europe–Western China'. Russian e-documentation systems could serve as the technological backbone for these large-scale infrastructure projects.
Domestically, the growth potential for electronic transport documentation is enormous. Experts forecast that by 2030, 90% of all logistics paperwork in Russia will be digital.
One of the core components of Russia’s Digital Transport Strategy 2030 is the creation of the national transport and logistics platform 'GosLog'. It is designed to be a one-stop digital portal for all transportation stakeholders—linking state agencies, carriers, shippers, and recipients in a unified ecosystem.
From an economic standpoint, the switch to e-documents offers massive cost savings. Experts estimate that processing a paper document costs around 450 rubles—45 times more than the 10-ruble cost of an e-document. At the scale of Russia’s freight sector, this translates into billions of rubles saved annually.
From Pilots to Full-Scale Transformation
Russia’s e-documentation efforts began more than five years ago with pilot projects launched in 2019. That year, the Ministry of Transport presented the first concept of digital waybills at the 'Transport of Russia' forum.
A major milestone came on September 1, 2022, with the launch of the State Information System for Electronic Shipping Documents (GIS EPD). This system verifies and logs e-waybills to ensure data accuracy and speed up logistics operations. A key requirement for efficiency is the strict timing of data submissions, allowing participants to start shipping immediately without verification delays.
Alongside the technical rollout, regulatory frameworks were established. In 2022, the Russian government legalized the voluntary use of digital waybills. On January 1, 2024, electronic documentation became mandatory for shipments of alcoholic beverages.
The European Union and China are also advancing their digital documentation ecosystems through platforms like eCMR. However, Russia stands out for the scale and comprehensiveness of its solution, which covers all transportation modes—road, rail, maritime, and air.
From Digital Leadership to Export Ambitions
The digital future of Russian logistics is becoming reality. Starting September 1, 2026, e-documentation will become mandatory across the entire transportation sector. This regulatory shift is expected to accelerate widespread adoption of digital tools in the months ahead.
On March 1, 2026, the national 'GosLog' platform will go live. All freight forwarders will be required to register on the platform. According to the Transport Strategy of Russia through 2030, GIS EPD will support the digital processing of all transport documentation. It will also be key to establishing 'smart' transport corridors with automated customs and border clearance, significantly reducing processing times.
By 2030, Russia will have a fully digitalized logistics ecosystem where paper documents are the exception. The success of SberKorus and other EPD providers is laying the groundwork for exporting Russian transport tech solutions to allied markets, positioning digital logistics as a new engine for high-tech exports.
