MECHANISMS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF INTERNATIONAL MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT

Abstract

Introduction. The use of digital transformation mechanisms in international multimodal transportation plays an important role in ensuring the development of a sustainable economy. The widespread use of digital processes in international transport operations, which have become an integral part of our daily lives and economic activities and are becoming increasingly important during the global pandemic, plays an invaluable role in improving efficiency in this sphere and organizing transport procedures that meet modern requirements. Given the important role of customs and border crossing procedures in the international transport chain, the application of digital mechanisms in the customs system is essential. Purpose. The purpose of the study: to develop a mechanism for managing digitalization projects of the international system of multimodal transportation based on the concept of sustainable development. Results. The results of the study are as follows. During the study, it was found that the full digitalization of efficient, safe and fast multimodal transportation requires, first of all, the use of electronic technologies and electronic documents by all parties involved in the transportation process. Problems that hinder the effective implementation of digital transformation projects in international multimodal transportation were identified. Such shortcomings include the fact that international transport documentation for some modes of transport is partially electronic, transport documents required for customs control in multimodal operations with various modes of transport are submitted in paper format. Conclusions. Despite the fact that customs declarations are electronic, the use of paper transport documents makes it impossible to fully use electronic accompanying documents in customs clearance. Given the above information, it can be concluded that it is important to introduce digitalization projects in the transport industry by organizing the process of electronicization of waybills and exchanging them with electronic information systems of customs authorities to unite the competent transport authorities and participants in the cargo delivery system into an integrated digital system for providing multimodal transportation.