The application of ICT in transport operations.

 

The application of ICT in transport operations, including intermodal andmultimodal transport with the involvement of dry ports, increases the reliability and security of goods carriage and enables simplified customs and other controlformalities at dry ports. Owing to the current intensive digital transformation ofthe transport industry and increased relevance of contactless solutions, especially in light of the pandemic, the rapid deployment and implementation ofICT at dry ports is imperative to ensure their competitiveness in the transport service market. 

There have been major developments in this area, such as a pilot project on multimodal sea-rail cargo transportation using electronic data exchange at all stages, implemented in the Russian Federation since 2019 on the basis of the overall approach and recommendations of a 2017 ESCAP study on informationtechnology. As highlighted by the Working Group at its 3rd meeting, more efforts are needed to promote innovative solutions and business models in intermodal and multimodal transport operations and to develop a region-wide strategic vision of digital transport corridors. Accordingly, the secretariat has focused its most recent capacity-development activities on the introduction and implementation of digital solutions for dry ports, extending the activities related to the Regional Framework for the Planning, Design, Development and Operation of Dry Ports of International Importance, to cover digital solutions fordry ports.