SMGS

SMGS: Railway Transportation Management Software Solution

Train planning, route optimization, tracking and tracing, electronic consignment notes, invoicing, dangerous goods handling, and analytics for efficient freight shipment management.

What is SMGS?

SMGS (Agreement on International Goods Transport by Rail) is a unified railway transportation rules and regulations system that governs international rail freight traffic between European and Asian countries. It was established to simplify and unify contractual relationships between railway companies across borders.

Key features of SMGS include:

• Standardized consignment notes and freight invoices for international shipments
• Liability regulations and claims management procedures
• Customs transit procedures
• Dangerous goods regulations
• Standardized operations and information exchange protocols between railway companies

By adopting SMGS, railway companies enable faster transit times, simplified paperwork, enhanced shipment visibility, and interoperability between railway networks. It improves operational efficiency through uniform processes and documentation. Companies like Russian Railways, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, Uzbekistan Railways, and more utilize SMGS for managing freight shipments across Europe and Asia.

Overall, SMGS serves as a crucial framework that enables seamless freight transportation by rail between two major continents. It aims to facilitate railway interoperability and trade by establishing consistent standards and regulations.

SMGS Features

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