Since the beginning of Smartseeds (member of Demetra-Holding) operations, the volume of grain carried by road via the digital logistics platform has exceeded 6.5 million tons. Annual cargo-carrying volumes show exponential growth. In 2023, over 2.5 million tons of grain were handled via the platform, which is twice as much as in 2022.
These data were announced by Anton Kondratov, Director of Smartseeds, during TransRussia 2024 exhibition while speaking at “Digital logistics platforms: opportunities and challenges” session.
The session also addressed issues of digitalization of cargo transportation, trends and prospects for 2024, as well as introduction of electronic shipping documents (mainly, an electronic waybill).
Smartseeds representatives took part in discussions and case sessions at TransRussia 2024 and presented the platform to potential users. The speakers noted that Smartseeds is currently the leading digital platform in grain shipping sector.
The platform operates in 25 Russian regions, including the Krasnodar, Rostov and Stavropol regions with largest shipment volumes. At the same time, shipment volumes in the Central and Volga Federal Districts continue to increase.
Anton Kondratov, Director of Smartseeds:
"Russia consistently shows strong performance in the agribusiness development. Disruptive technological innovations should be implemented to greatly increase the achievements in the industry, and eliminate many of the obstacles that market participants are currently facing. In particular, Smartseeds helps customers to get direct access to the cargo carrier market and optimize logistics lead time and resources, while the carriers get a permanency with no middlemen involved and a guarantee of timely payment. We provide support to all market participants and are responsible for cargo and logistics issues to all parties. Smartseeds is more than just a logistics platform. We are shaping the future of digital cargo services."
