Automation Speeds Up Border Crossing Between Russia and China
Advanced technologies are being deployed at the Kani-Kurgan checkpoint to streamline processing.
Automation efforts are underway at the Kani-Kurgan border crossing on the Russia–China frontier, where authorities are working to digitize and streamline all procedures. Under a directive from Vladimir Putin, clearance times at the checkpoint are expected to be reduced to no more than 10 minutes, with full automation targeted by 2030.
A central component of the upgrade is a portal-based inspection system that automatically scans cargo and baggage using X-ray imaging to flag potential risks. The rollout of these technologies has significantly increased the checkpoint’s throughput.
Officials also note that the X-ray equipment used at the checkpoint poses no health risks. Radiation exposure levels are lower than those typically recorded during airport security screenings.
