Annotation. The article analyzes the foreign experience of using artificial intelligence technology in customs operations and customs control of goods. The main directions of the use of this technology by the customs authorities are identified. Particular attention is paid to the use of technology for automatically determining and controlling the code of goods, which is not used by customs authorities in the Russian Federation. Based on the conducted retrospective analysis, proposals have been developed that allow leveling the problems of interpreting complex commercial descriptions in the classification of goods.

Key words. Customs, artificial intelligence, overseas experience, customs control, prohibitions and restrictions, recommendations.

Annotation. The article presents a statistical review and analysis of the impact of the macroeconomic situation and covid restrictions on the logistics of the world container transportation market, analyzes the state of the economies of China and the EU, mutual trade between China and the EU, air cargo markets, railroads. transit container traffic in the China – Europe – China traffic, as well as the functioning of the main routes in the East – Stock – West traffic.

Key words. Logistics, macroeconomics, container, transport market, seaport, railway.

Annotation. The article discusses the prospects for building logistics routes for foreign trade transportation of goods through railway checkpoints located within the boundaries of the Eastern polygon of the railway network of JSC "Russian Railways". Particular attention is paid to the methodological assessment of the placement of potential railway checkpoints for the effective provision of trade and economic ties in the current geopolitical conditions.

Key words. Railway border crossings, infrastructure, cargo turnover, railway freight transportation, transport system, logistics, foreign trade.