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A significant milestone: the 100th train arrived at the One Belt and One Road Terminal.
November 2025
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The One Belt and One Road Container Terminal has received its 100th train since its launch. The milestone train arrived from Vladivostok, carrying 93 containers of mixed cargo.
The One Belt and One Road Container Terminal, located in the Tukaevsky District of Tatarstan, opened in October 2024. It currently has a storage capacity of up to 8 000 containers and handles up to 100 000 containers annually. The terminal's total storage capacity is 170 000 square meters, including over 20 000 square meters of temporary storage space under customs control.
The project aims to improve the efficiency of container shipping by connecting export and import cargo from the Republic of Tatarstan to China. Thanks to its favourable location, small, medium, and large businesses can take advantage of the terminal's facilities.
One Belt and One Road at LOGFORUM'25
November 2025
The One Belt and One Road Logistics Company participated in the annual business forum LOGFORUM'25, which took place on October 24, 2025, in Moscow. The forum, dedicated to warehouse and production logistics, brought together leading experts and representatives of the largest companies in the market.
Mikhail Safonov, Head of Strategic Development at the One Belt and One Road Logistics Company presented the capabilities and advantages of a container terminal focused on servicing major importers, retailers, and manufacturers. The presentation generated considerable interest among those present, including representatives of companies such as Magnit, Gold Apple, SPLAT, Lamoda, Alcohol Siberian Group, VseInstrumenti, and other leading market players.
Vasily Demin, Director of the Logistics Coordination Council, also praised the partnership with the One Belt and One Road Logistics Company, noting the company's high level of professionalism in implementing complex logistics projects.
One year ago, the One Belt and One Road Terminal opened
October 2025
Today, October 30, marks exactly one year since the official launch of the One Belt and One Road Container Terminal.
Since then, the terminal has been praised by Russian President Vladimir Putin, a number of important agreements have been signed, international trains have been handled, and a container handling record has been set.
Our company has no intention of resting on its laurels; we plan to further develop our logistics infrastructure and strengthen international cooperation.
We express our gratitude to all our partners and employees who ensure the successful operation of the terminal.
The One Belt and One Road Container Terminal is expanding its fleet
October 2025
The terminal has received new equipment for the efficient and reliable movement of cargo. It now operates 15 modern container ships, all designed in the company's signature style.
This increased fleet will allow the terminal to reduce cargo handling times, minimize delays, and provide a more flexible response to customer needs. This is especially important given growing cargo flows and increased logistics demands.
One Belt and One Road at the PRO//Motion.Povolzhye Fair
October 2025
n exhibition featuring a stand with a model of the One Belt and One Road Container Terminal was held on the margins of the fair. Company representatives explained the terminal's key features and favourable terms for clients.
Furthermore, Vyacheslav Dmitriev, head of the Kuibyshev Railway, personally assessed the terminal's prospects and features during his visit to the exhibition.
Company employees also participated in the conference's business program, which featured logistics experts who discussed a wide range of topics, including the role of transport infrastructure in the development of the industrial cluster in the Volga Region and the prospects for developing the Kuibyshev Railway's test sites.
The One Belt and One Road Logistics Company participated in the PRO//Motion.Povolzhye transport and logistics fair, which took place on October 16 in Tolyatti at the Zhiguli Valley technology park.
The first regular train from the Chinese logistics company SintraWay has arrived at the One Belt and One Road Container Terminal
September 2025
Currently, trains are being assembled, and any interested cargo owner from the Republic of Tatarstan or the Volga Federal District is welcome to participate.
Under this partnership, SintraWay offers the following services:
- Regular container train schedules along the overland route from key Chinese rail hubs — including Hefei, Xi’an, Zhengzhou, and others — directly to the One Belt and One Road Container Terminal;
- Expedited container train formation with a transit time of 20–25 days;
- Payment deferral of up to 30 days and settlement in Russian rubles;
- “First-mile” pickup service from any location in China;
- Consolidation services through its dedicated center in Shanghai.
Contact Information:
LLC One Belt and One Road Logistics Company
Phone: +7 (987) 291-19-93, +7 (855) 575-94-47
Email: sales@log-obor.ru
Website: https://dxlc.ru/onebelt
The welcoming event was attended by SintraWay’s logistics partner, the One Belt and One Road Logistics Company, and JSC Sollers.
Upon arrival at the terminal, the cargo will be distributed to Sollers Group’s automotive plants in Yelabuga and Ulyanovsk, as well as to commercial enterprises across the Republic of Tatarstan.
Not only does SintraWay serve as a reliable logistics partner for major industrial players in the Republic, but also for small and medium-sized enterprises across the Volga Federal District (VFD), providing access to efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions. The One Belt and One Road Container Terminal is SintraWay’s sole cargo reception point in Tatarstan.
During the reception of the first train, company representatives discussed future opportunities for utilizing the logistics complex’s new infrastructure and outlined upcoming schedules, confirming the dispatch of the next trains on October 10 from Zhengzhou and October 20 from Hefei.
Record Cargo Volume: One Belt and One Road Terminal Handles Over 1,000 Containers
September 2025
In August, the terminal processed 290 import and 746 export containers.
The One Belt and One Road Container Terminal has reached a significant milestone in its operational performance. In August, the terminal successfully handled 1,036 containers, marking a record monthly throughput since the project's launch.
During the reporting period, the terminal received 290 containers carrying import cargo and dispatched 746 containers loaded with export goods. August’s cargo structure reflects the terminal’s core operational focus: petrochemical products dominated exports, accounting for 58% of the total export volume, while automotive components represented the largest share of imports at 41%.
Launched in October 2024, the One Belt and One Road Container Terminal currently offers storage capacity for up to 8,000 containers simultaneously and can handle up to 100,000 containers annually. The terminal’s total warehouse space amounts to 170,000 square meters, including over 3,600 square meters of customs-controlled temporary storage facilities, of which 2,300 square meters constitute usable area.
The project aims to enhance the efficiency of containerized transport by creating closed-loop logistics flows for the republic’s exports and imports with China. Thanks to its strategic location, the terminal’s infrastructure is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large businesses.
One Belt and One Road and China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group (CSI) Signed Memorandum of Understanding
August 2025
One Belt One Road Logistics Company and the branch of China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop strategic cooperation in container transportation. The agreement was concluded at the III International Forum "Sprouts: Russia and China - Mutually Beneficial Cooperation".
One Belt One Road Logistics Company and the branch of China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop strategic cooperation in container transportation. The agreement was concluded at the III International Forum "Sprouts: Russia and China - Mutually Beneficial Cooperation".
One Belt and One Road at the International Forum "Sprouts-2025"
August 2025
One Belt One Road Logistics Company participated in the international forum "Sprouts: Russia and China - Mutually Beneficial Cooperation". At its exhibition stand, the company presented the innovative One Belt and One Road terminal, demonstrating its advantages in optimizing logistics chains and increasing cargo turn-over.
Particular attention of forum participants was drawn to the joint project with the China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group. The signed agreement provides creation and development of infrastructure with container loading complexes to increase the export volume of Russian petroleum coke, bitumen, and other petrochemical and agro-industrial products to Shandong Province. At the same time, imports of products from Shandong Province to the One Belt and One Road container terminal are planned to be expanded.
One Belt One Road Logistics Company participated in the international forum "Sprouts: Russia and China - Mutually Beneficial Cooperation". At its exhibition stand, the company presented the innovative One Belt and One Road terminal, demonstrating its advantages in optimizing logistics chains and increasing cargo turn-over.
Particular attention of forum participants was drawn to the joint project with the China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group. The signed agreement provides creation and development of infrastructure with container loading complexes to increase the export volume of Russian petroleum coke, bitumen, and other petrochemical and agro-industrial products to Shandong Province. At the same time, imports of products from Shandong Province to the One Belt and One Road container terminal are planned to be expanded.
Fast and Reliable: Haier's Train Arrived at the One Belt and One Road Container Terminal
August 2025
The first container train carrying components for assembling household appliances from Haier Corporation arrived at the One Belt and One Road container terminal. The transportation was organized by the Chinese state-owned corporation Shandong Hi-Speed.
The train arrived from Qingdao City (Shandong Province) in 14 days. At the terminal, the containers underwent customs clearance and were dispatched to Haier factories located in Naberezhnye Chelny.
The One Belt and One Road container terminal enables cargo handling without delays, which is especially important for the industrial field. Haier company is among the first companies to appreciate these new logistics opportunities.
FESCO and One Belt and One Road expand cooperation to develop Tatarstan's transport infrastructure
July 2025
The first imported container train of FESCO Transport Group arrived at One Belt and One Road container terminal. The rolling stock delivered cargos from Vladivostok for enterprises of the Republic of Tatarstan.
FESCO Kama Shuttle train transported a wide range of imported cargos from China, South Korea and Thailand, including various polymers. In the future, the contents of containers will be distributed by road to enterprises.
According to Sergey Vasilyev, director of FESCO Integrated Transport branch in Yekaterinburg (part of FESCO), the terminal has excellent prospects for logistics’ development in the region.
"FESCO is actively involved in development of this vector, and today we see the first results, which inspire confidence in terms of increasing container transportation through the terminal. Today we meet the first container train that arrived from Vladivostok, which delivered cargos from Vietnam, Korea and China to customers of the region," – Vasilyev noticed.
Sergey Vasilyev added that the second train is already being prepared, and regular departure of container trains is planned. The terminal has key importance for the region due to its competitive advantages and the ability to prepare accelerated container trains for export and import.
In turn, Gleb Shcherbakov, commercial director of One Belt and One Road Logistics Company, emphasised importance of the event.
"A new story begins for the company today. We have accepted the first imported train and the centuries-old experience of our partners from FESCO is becoming available to our mutual customers as well as to the entire region. I believe that together we will make this story successful and contribute to development of the terminal and the Republic of Tatarstan," – Gleb Shcherbakov commented on the event.
In spring of this year, FESCO and One Belt and One Road Logistics Company entered into an agreement on interaction and development of containerisation and transportation, as well as on provision of practical assistance to the Republic of Tatarstan.
One Belt and One Road at AgroVolga 2025 Exhibition
July 2025
One Belt and One Road company participated in the international agricultural exhibition AgroVolga 2025. During the event, participants discussed the issues of seed production, equipment, and fertilizers, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted resource delivery. Experts noted the readiness of Russian farmers to increase supplies to China but emphasized the need to optimize logistics and ensure that products meet Chinese standards.
AgroVolga 2025 exhibition demonstrated the high level of readiness of Russian agricultural producers for the new season and highlighted the prospects for increasing exports to China.
In the preparation phase for the season, it's crucial to optimize logistics chains to guarantee timely deliveries and meet the growing demand for Russian products in the Chinese market.
One Belt and One Road container terminal plays an important role in the export of Russian agricultural products to China. To ensure prompt delivery of goods, the terminal uses modern infrastructure, including two reach stackers and two gantry cranes. A loading front of over 1 km provides the ability to simultaneously handle two trains. This significantly speeds up the loading process and minimizes cargo shipment times.
New Stage of Cooperation: One Belt and One Road Container Terminal Receives The First Import Train from SVS Container
July 2025
One Belt and One Road container terminal received the first import train from the People's Republic of China, organized in cooperation with SVS Container company as part of a regular service.
The arrival ceremony was attended by Mikhail Mikhalev, Commercial Director of SVS Container, Aigul Satdarova, head of the international transportation organization group of Kastamonu Russia and Khaidar Valiulin, executive director of One Belt and One Road Logistics Company.
Mikhalev emphasized that SVS Container prioritizes the regularity, frequency, and quality of its services and strives to optimize transportation logistics for the customers of One Belt and One Road container terminal. Kastamonu Russia expressed gratitude for collaboration within the project, noting its high importance and potential for the company. Valiulin, on behalf of One Belt and One Road Logistics Company, expressed gratitude for cooperation and contribution to the development of the terminal's import vector, as well as for assistance in strengthening the logistics potential of the Republic of Tatarstan.
SVS Container has successfully implemented a regular end-to-end service of organizing the transportation of containerized cargo from the ports of China and Southeast Asia. This service represents a multimodal logistics scheme, including maritime transportation to the ports of the Far East, followed by rail transport from the dry terminal of DTK (Far Eastern Transport Company) to the Krugloye Pole station at One Belt and One Road container terminal. SVS Container plans to ensure regular service departures with a frequency of twice a month.
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LLC One Belt and One Road LC, Tel: +7 (987) 291-19-93, +7 (855) 575-94-47,
sales@log-obor.ru, https://dxlc.ru/onebelt
LLC SVS Container, Tel. +7 (977) 895-54-49,
svsteam@svscontainer.ru, https://svscontainer.ru/
One Belt and One Road LC Sends Train with Petcoke to China
June 2025
ЛOne Belt and One Road Logistics Company, which manages a container terminal in Tatarstan, and China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Ltd., a major transportation and infrastructure company in China, (forms part of Shandong Hi-Speed Group CO, LTD), dispatched their first container train carrying petcoke to China this spring.
The test shipment event saw the participation of Khaidar Valiullin, executive director of One Belt and One Road LC, and Liu Zhunyao, general director of the Russian branch of China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Ltd.
According to Khaidar Valiullin, both companies are prepared to combine their efforts to optimize cargo flows between Russia and China.
In his statement, Liu Zhunyao noted that this inaugural shipment represents a «new beginning for cooperation».
He further emphasized: «We are committed to strengthening our collaboration moving forward and working towards ensuring mutual long-term benefits».
One Belt and One Road container terminal in Tatarstan commenced operations in late October 2024. Currently, it boasts a capacity to simultaneously handle up to 8,000 TEU and can process as many as 100,000 containers annually. The terminal’s total warehousing space encompasses 170,000 square meters, including over 20,000 square meters designated as a temporary storage warehouse under customs supervision.
Coverage in Chinese Media: Articles about this event have also been published in China. To read more, follow the link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ARvv1vupScBerwPkSXVv0w
Contact Information:
LLC One Belt, One Road LC, Tel: +7 (987) 291-19-93, +7 (855) 575-94-47,
sales@log-obor.ru, https://dxlc.ru/onebelt
China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Ltd.,
Tel. + 7 (903) 729 — 08 — 78, https://chinacsi.cn
Development of Transport and Logistics Services: One Belt and One Road Terminal and TRANSIT Signed Cooperation Agreement
April 2025
On March 19, 2025, within the framework of the TransRussiaInternational Exhibition for Transport and Logistics Services, Warehouse Equipment and Technologies, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between One Belt and One Road Logistics Company and LLC TRANSIT.
The agreement, aimed at developing freight forwarding activities, was sealed with the signatures of Aleksander Tkachenko, director of the commercial department of import logistics at LLC TRANSIT, and Khaidar Valiulin, executive director of LLC One Belt and One Road LC.
The parties agreed to work together to develop export and import cargo deliveries, which will provide customers with modern and reliable solutions for international transportation.
«The goal of our partnership is to create reliable and modern solutions for customers who need efficient transport and logistics services. Thanks to our cooperation and modern equipment of the container terminal, the development of export-import transportation between enterprises in Tatarstan and Asian countries via the Far East will become much more accessible and faster, which will create additional benefits and opportunities for domestic producers and market needs. TRANSIT provides a full cycle of logistics operations for international and domestic routes, including container selection, processing of transport and customs documents, cargo insurance, loading and unloading. Last year, our company opened a regional office in Kazan», — noted Aleksander Tkachenko.
TRANSIT company, operating in the market since 2007, processes approximately 400,000 TEU annually and is among the top 75 global linear operators, as well as one of the three largest companies in the Far East. The company manages more than 20 vessels on the line, one of the largest dry container terminals in the Far East, a railway fleet of more than 4,000 platforms, a vehicle fleet of 400 container trucks, and 60,000 of its own containers.
The signed agreement marks an important step in the development of transport logistics between Russia and Asian countries. The new partnership opens up new horizons for business, making international transportation more accessible, faster and more efficient.
A New Container Service from the Far East to Tatarstan Has Been Organized by SVS Container and One Belt and One Road Logistics Company.
March 2025
In the future, the railway route is planned to be extended by sea transport from China, Korea and Southeast Asian countries via Far Eastern ports
One Belt and One Road Logistics Company, which operates a container terminal in Tatarstan, has agreed to launch a rail container service from the Far East. The route of the new regular train, organized by the operating company SVS Container, begins at the terminal of the Far Eastern Transport Company (DTK in Russian, part of the Aqua-Resources group) at the Ugolnaya station in Primorsky Krai and ends at the Krugloe Pole station at One Belt and One Road terminal.
The company's executive director, Khaidar Valiulin, emphasized that the launch of the new service is only the beginning of long-term cooperation between the companies and is seen by the project participants as "a promising vector for the development for both sides". In the future, together with SVS Container, the companies plan to make the new service foreign trade-oriented, continuing the route by adding sea freight from ports in China, South Korea and other countries in Southeast Asia. In Russia, it is planned to use the terminal infrastructure of DTK in the seaports of Vladivostok and Nakhodka for these purposes.
Mikhail Mikhalev, Commercial Director of SVS Container, noted that the terminal's strategic location in Tatarstan "makes it a key link in the transport system and creates a solid foundation for consolidating cargo flows". He added that the formation of a sustainable and efficient logistics route connecting the Far East with central Russia "will not only open up new opportunities for the development of multimodal logistics, but will also stimulate economic growth and increase business activity in the region".
New Horizons for Cooperation: One Belt and One Road Container Terminal at TransRussia 2025.
March 2025
From 18th to 20th of March 2025, the 29th International Exhibition for Transport and Logistics Services, Warehouse Equipment and Technologies TransRussia, was held in Moscow, bringing together key players in the transport and logistics industry. Representatives of One Belt and One Road container terminal presented solutions to optimize container transport and improve the efficiency of multimodal logistics operators by offering a range of specialized services.
The visitors of the stand were really interested in the gantry crane – a symbol of the terminal's high load capacity and readiness for intense work. The terminal has four gantry cranes with a load capacity of 45 tons, allowing two railway trains to be unloaded at the same time.
During the exhibition, strategic agreements were signed with such industry leaders as FESCO Transport Group (a subsidiary of the Rosatom State Corporation), LLC Ruscon, LLC Transit and LLC SVS Container. With the aim of expanding and strengthening partnerships, representatives of the container terminal held a series of business meetings, during which negotiations were held with existing and potential customers.
The participation of One Belt and One Road Logistics Company in the exhibition allowed it to expand its range of partnership opportunities, which, in turn, had a positive impact on strengthening its market position in the field of transport and logistics services.
One Belt and One Road Logistics Company and KTZ Express Have Signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement
March 2025
On the 31st of March 2025, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between LLC One Belt and One Road Logistics Company and JSC KTZ Express (a subsidiary of JSC NC KTZ). The implementation of this agreement will advance the creation of a unified logistics system, the purpose of which is to combine the potential of the two countries to optimize freight transport and increase its efficiency.
The parties have agreed on priority areas of cooperation, including the development of multimodal transport corridors, the optimization of logistics flows between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the introduction of digital technologies to improve the efficiency of freight transport.
The conclusion of the memorandum creates favourable conditions for the development of Eurasian logistics, laying foundation for the formation of a sustainable system that ensures reliability of freight transport between states. The implementation of cooperation will create conditions for the expansion of economic ties between states and the development of transcontinental transport corridors, which will have a positive impact on the growth of international trade.
Putin Was Presented with One Belt and One Road Container Terminal
March 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin highly praised the implementation of significant infrastructure initiatives in Tatarstan, among which the construction of a logistics complex in the Tukaevsky district of the republic occupies a special place.
The presentation took place during a working meeting with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov in Kremlin.
During the discussion, the head of Tatarstan spoke about the key areas of the development in the region, paying particular attention to the ambitious One Belt and One Road logistics project. The complex, located in the Tukaevsky district, will become an important element of international trade, providing transportation by rail and road.
The terminal plans to send and receive at least one container train from China every week, forming continuous logistics routes between Asian countries and regions of Russia, including the Volga Federal District. The project is intended to drive growth in foreign economic activity and contribute to the development of the country's export potential.
It should be noted that One Belt and One Road container terminal will become part of the international transport infrastructure connecting China and Russia. The project aims to increase the efficiency of freight transport, reduce costs for businesses and strengthen trade ties between countries.
Follow the news about the development of One Belt and One Road terminal – we will continue to cover the key stages of its implementation.
One Belt and One Road Logistics Company and FESCO Launch Cooperation to Develop Container Transport in Tatarstan
March 2025
On the 18th of March, at the 29th TransRussia International Exhibition for Transport and Logistics Services, Warehouse Equipment and Technologies, a cooperation agreement was signed between the FESCO Transport Group (a subsidiary of the Rosatom State Corporation) and One Belt and One Road Logistics Сompany.
The parties agreed on joint steps to develop logistics transportation using a new container terminal in the Republic of Tatarstan. The document was signed by Aleksey Kravchenko, Commercial Director of FESCO Integrated Transport (FIT, part of FESCO), and Aleksey Kobzar, Commercial Director of One Belt and One Road Logistics Company.
The aim of the partnership is to create comfortable and reliable conditions for the customers interested in high-quality logistics solutions. The signed agreement opens up new horizons for both companies, strengthening their positions in the transport and logistics services market and expanding opportunities for further business growth.
The joint efforts of FESCO and One Belt and One Road container terminal will make a significant contribution to the development of Tatarstan's logistics infrastructure. The region will strengthen its position as a key transport and logistics hub between the East and the West. The cooperation will help optimize cargo delivery processes, increase transport efficiency and strengthen the economic potential not only of the region but of the country as a whole.
One Belt and One Road Logistics Company and Ruscon Announced Cooperation in the Field of Container Logistics
March 2025
LLC One Belt and One Road Logistics Company and LLC Ruskon (part of Delo company group) entered into an agreement on the development of container transportation in the Republic of Tatarstan. The memorandum was signed on March 19 at the 29th TransRussia International Exhibition by Khaidar Valiulin, executive director of LLC One Belt and One Road Logistics Company, and Andrey Chernyshev, first vice president of LLC Ruscon.
The partners plan to launch a public service for delivery of goods in containers along the route Primorsky Krai (Far Eastern sea terminal of Delo company group) - the Republic of Tatarstan (One Belt and One Road container terminal). There are also plans to optimize the storage of empty containers and create a closed logistics cycle by consolidating export and import traffic.
"We are ready for active interaction with Ruscon and see the prospect of growth for both companies in long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation", – said Khaidar Valiulin, executive director of One Belt and One Road Logistics Company.
"Together with One Belt and One Road Logistics Company, we will create optimal solutions for developing of container transportation between the Republic of Tatarstan and the Far East. This will reduce customer logistics costs, speed up delivery times and expand the range of services provided to meet the growing needs of the market", – noted Andrey Chernyshev, first vice president of Ruscon.
Expanding Our Capabilities: A Second Gantry Crane is Installed at One Belt and One Road Terminal
December 2024
The facility infrastructure is expanding.
One Belt and One Road container terminal has acquired another device to speed up cargo handling: the second gantry crane was commissioned on its territory.
The logistics complex is already actively working, accepting the first cargoes from customers. We also provide customs clearance of trains directly on the facility’s territory, which simplifies and speeds logistics processes up.
It will increase throughput and increase efficiency of logistics operations. The crane has a lifting capacity of 45 tons and a lifting range of 16.1 meters.
Expanding Our Capabilities: A Second Gantry Crane is Installed at One Belt and One Road Terminal
December 2024
The facility infrastructure is expanding.
One Belt and One Road container terminal has acquired another device to speed up cargo handling: the second gantry crane was commissioned on its territory.
It will increase throughput and increase efficiency of logistics operations. The crane has a lifting capacity of 45 tons and a lifting range of 16.1 meters.
The logistics complex is already actively working, accepting the first cargoes from customers. We also provide customs clearance of trains directly on the facility’s territory, which simplifies and speeds logistics processes up.
SEZ Alabuga and KORUS Consulting Automated Key Processes of the Largest Logistics Complex in Russia in 4 Months
November 2024
SEZ Alabuga in cooperation with KORUS Consulting Group implemented a project to automate the largest logistics complex in the Russian Federation. In the shortest possible time, warehouse operations and a container site were automated using 1C programme. The project also involved KONCRIT logistics platform: based on the IT solution, specialists established a functional process to manage the yard and developed a system for interacting with customers of the logistics complex from scratch. The architecture of an integrated solution allowed in a short time to create a holistic information space for monitoring and managing activities of the complex, as well as form the basis for further business growth.
SEZ Alabuga is implementing a project to build the largest logistics terminal in Russia. Warehouses for various purposes will be located on an area of 100,000 m2 to ensure the processing of goods and materials, including oversized cargo requiring special storage and different temperature conditions.
The length of the container site is more than 1000 meters, which allows to handle entire container trains without additional manipulations. To manage processes at the terminal of this scale, a complex of modern IT systems is needed that can withstand handling daily heavy loads and provide a high level of service for major customers.
SEZ Alabuga chose KORUS Consulting Group as its IT partner, which has been working with Russian and international logistics automation systems since 2006. To implement the project, KORUS Consulting experts proposed an integrated approach to automation, covering all stages - from designing the target architecture to development, implementation and further evolution of systems.
Due to well-coordinated work of KORUS Consulting and One Belt and One Road Logistics Company, a complex of IT systems with the minimum necessary functional process for starting was introduced by the scheduled date - the end of October 2024. In just 4 months, the specialists implemented a set of systems: WMS, TOS, YMS as well as corporate information system 3PL. The integrated perimeter also includes 1C: Document Management. It acts as a provider of customer data and contractual terms with them. At the start, it was important to ensure seamless and end-to-end work: from accepting a client's application to placement and shipment. The process was implemented due to a well-thought-out architecture - all systems operate in a common framework through a single data bus structure. This allows to maintain customer product cards, manage tariffs and services, register requests from customers in 3PL, and process requests in terminal operating system (TOS), warehouse management system (WMS) and yard management system (YMS). Data of the actual requests’ fulfillment is "returned" from these systems to 3PL.
To meet set deadlines, it was decided to develop all four systems in parallel. For this purpose, KORUS Consulting gathered four teams and acted as a general contractor to coordinate their work and ensure synchronization of all decisions. Parallel development allowed to speed up the process and achieve effective integration of systems at all levels. To speed up development, a ready-made YMS solution based on KONCRIT was utilized. When creating a customer interaction system, specialists also used KONCRIT as a development platform. This approach significantly accelerated the implementation of the functional process of this solution, which was critical for the timely launch of the complex.
With completion of construction and start of operation of the logistics complex, further expansion and optimization of its IT infrastructure is envisaged. This means adding new function modules and improving user interfaces for more efficient process management. Advanced analytics and monitoring tools will not only improve control over operations, but also adapt systems to increase volumes and loads. Feedback from the first users will become the basis for constant improvements, which will ensure maximum efficiency of the complex.
"Within the framework of this project, we not only offer objective and professional guidelines for choosing systems, but also act as a leading IT partner, developing a strategy and contributing to further business growth. Thanks to high availability of business applications of the KONCRIT digital logistics platform and its use as a base for custom development, we guarantee implementation of the project in a short time, taking into account all the features of the largest logistics complex in Russia", – said Anton Okin, curator of the KORUS Consulting Group project.
"This project will be an important step in the development of Russia's logistics infrastructure and will create new opportunities for interaction with international partners. Together with KORUS Consulting, we are creating a unique system that meets high requirements of the market and will ensure required standard of automation and quality of service for customers for years to come", – explained Pavel Kaimanov, head of One Belt and One Road project.
The First Export Train to China has been sent from One Belt and One Road terminal
October 2024
The export train was ceremoniously dispatched from One Belt and One Road container terminal. The train made up of 76 containers was sent with products of agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Tatarstan to China.
The event gathered together representatives from government, business, industry as well as logistics field specialists.
The terminal is a part of the largest logistics complex in the country. The key financial partner is VTB bank. The terminal has a capacity of 8,000 containers for simultaneous storage, the length of the platform is 1.05km.
Due to advantageous location, both small and medium-sized, as well as large enterprises, will be able to utilize capabilities of the complex. Petrochemical and agricultural products will be delivered to the People's Republic of China, while components for industrial enterprises and e-commerce goods will return.
The container terminal will receive and send back at least one freight train to the Middle Kingdom every week.
The implementation of the project will make it possible to loop container supplies with China.
