Ildar Khalikov: Development of Tatarstan major projects is impossible without well-functioning logistics system

We need a well-functioning logistics infrastructure to realize major industrial projects in Tatarstan Republic successfully, RT Premier Ildar Khalikov said opening the international scientific-practical conference «Modern info technologies in transport logistics systems».

In the context of the event participants from various Russian regions, Germany, USA, Canada, Switzerland and Ukraine will discuss issues of organization and management of transport networks, increase of their safety and regional development of transport-logistics networks.

Addressing participants of the conference RT Premier Ildar Khalikov thanked organizers highlighting that the event has the applied nature. Head of RT Government believes logistics is a great reserve for the country’s development.

By words of Ildar Khalikov Tatarstan puts much emphasis on logistics in connection with development of Kazan transport system in the context of preparation for Universiade. The PM reminded about specific requirements for transportations during World student games. “Transport logistics of Universiade 2013 comprises 155 objects including 14 multi-level junctions, a lot of crossings and road elements”, Head of Tatarstan Government marked.

Development of logistics infrastructure of retail networks is an important issue as well. He reminded that three big logistics complexes have already been created in Tatarstan for the last few years, notably Q-Park, “Biek-tau”, “Konstantinovsky”.

Currently several federal projects are being implemented in Republic, such as Sviyazhsk multi-modal logistics centre. According to Ildar Khalikov by 2030 the volume of processed cargo is expected to make 30 mln tons, and total funding of the project is 18,3 bln roubles. “Such complex supports the republican economy and industry being a global independent business that will render services to other Russian regions and our foreign partners”, Ildar Khalikov stated.

According to Tatarstan PM IT solutions are more often used in logistics. For example, GLONASS/GPS systems are used in official cars and school buses. “Present-day and future task is to unite basic elements of logistics infrastructure in a unified big republican network that will let exercising control and make decisions quickly”, Ildar Khalikov marked.

Upon finishing his speech Head of Tatarstan Government wished attendees of the conference efficient work.