1. Role of logistic operators in the preparation, functioning and termination of transport operations under the TIR procedure
S.V. Domnina, Doctor of Science,
Chair of the Council of the Guild of Logistics Operators
Moscow Chamber of Industry &Commerce
13 March 2007

2. growing demand for logistics services (faster than GDP growth);
Main trends
growing demand for logistics services (faster than GDP growth);
annual growth rates:
Europe – 5-6%
US – 18-20%
Integrated services – 15-20%;
unwillingness of producers and traders to perform functions outside their area of expertise and the transfer of these functions to professionals (outsourcing)
broadening geography (creation of international logistics holding companies);
mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships.

3. Interaction between market participants
Cargo Owner
Informational field (segmented)
Warehouse operator
Customs broker
Forwarding agent
Carrier
Fig.1
Cargo Owner
Informational field
Logistics provider
Carrier
Warehouse operator
Customs broker
Fig.2

4. Integrated solutions:

5. Strategic Partnership

6. Strategic Partnership models:
1. Business – business (logistical services).
2. State bodies – business (joint commercial ventures, customs authorities – business)
3. Not for profit – business (COIC – business)

7. Customs authorities – business
WTO standards system
1. Basic principles:
Information in electronic format
- timely provision of information in electronic format prior to cargo/container shipment
- introduction of modern IT systems
Integrated risk management methods
- selection of objects for inspection
- use of standard criteria
- mutual acceptance of control
Use of modern monitoring methods
- large-scale x-ray machines
- radiation detectors
Benefits and incentives for companies ensuring minimal risk
- faster customs clearing
- enhancement of the company’s reputation
- new business opportunities
- closer working relations with customs authorities

8. Customs authorities – business
2. Dual strategy.
Interaction on a “customs authority – customs authority” and “customs authorities – business” basis.
3. New system participant.
Authorised economic operators (AEO) are certified by the national customs service or another organisation on its behalf as an entity compliant with appropriate WTO standards on transport safety and other similar standards.
Authorised economic operators include producers, importers, exporters, brokers, carriers, consolidators, intermediaries, port/airport/terminal operators, integration operators, warehouse operators and distributors.
Main objective – additional protection mechanism.
The procedure for gaining AEO status is being developed by customs authorities in cooperation with the business community.
Main criteria for AEO status:
physical security of buildings and constructions
security of vehicles
procedural security
staff control
IT security
As well as the above, the volume of cargo shipments and cargo types will also be considered, as will regional peculiarities.

9. CLCs in Moscow administrative districts:

10. Warehouse distribution estimate for 2007 (class А & В)

11. Expected results Investment of over 244 billion rubles
12,000 jobs created annually
3 container terminals
4 multimodal logistics centres
25 logistics transformation centres
Increasing the transport & logistics system’s share of the Oblast gross product from 6% to 20%

12. Guild of Logistics Operators:
Members:
Russian logistics operators (integrated services);
carriers (international and domestic carriage);
forwarding agents;
customs brokers;
warehouse operators;
insurance companies;
security companies.
Aims & Objectives:
To facilitate the development and improvement of members’ businesses;
To form a civilised market of logistics services;
To improve the competitiveness of Russian operators;
To lobby the interests of members at the MCOIC.
MCOIC – Moscow Chamber of Industry & Commerce