
Dear readers! We present to you the first issue of 2026, in which we have collected a number of interesting materials on issues of modern logistics.
We are pleased to present to you the final issue of the journal in 2025 and inform you that LOGISTICS is opening a new page in its development by starting cooperation with the Crystal Growth Foundation, which means that the information saturation of the publication will change for the better. The first issue is dedicated to one of the innovative domestic developments, AI-Kantorovich, which the Crystal Growth Foundation created together with Hive Mind AI.
Dear readers! We are pleased to present to you the eleventh issue of the journal in 2025. There are a lot of relevant and useful materials in the issue, which, hopefully, will not be ignored.
Annotation. The article examines the impact of the BRICS on participating countries and the world stage. Existing innovations and developments in customs and trade systems and ways to further improve and develop them within the association are discussed. A comparative analysis of the two leading groups in the global economy - the G7 and BRICS – has been carried out, and the share of BRICS members in the context of trade structures has been determined. Key problems arising today in relations between BRICS allies are highlighted, as well as possible causes for their occurrence.
Key words. Customs cooperation, trade relations, BRICS.
Annotation. This article is of a review nature and is dedicated to the analysis of key challenges and adaptive strategies in the sphere of international logistics for Russian companies amid geopolitical instability and sanctions pressure. It examines the consequences of the withdrawal of major international carriers from the market, the reduction in container and air transportation, as well as the introduction of the parallel import mechanism. As a strategic direction for modernization, the implementation of blockchain technologies is explored in detail, using the example of the Universa platform in JSC RZD Logistics, with an assessment of potential benefits and integration stages.
Key words. International logistics, sanctions restrictions, supply chains, parallel import, blockchain technologies, digitalization, transport infrastructure.
Annotation. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the transformation of Russian civil aviation from 2015 to 2024. Particular attention is paid to changes that occurred after 2022 due to sanctions, the disruption of international relations, and reduced access to imported aircraft. The study examines the dynamics of passenger and cargo transportation, the evolution of the fleet structure, the development of the route network, as well as government support measures and import substitution programs.
Key words. Russian aviation, passenger transportation, passenger turnover, cargo turnover, aircraft fleet, sanctions, import substitution, domestic market.
Annotation. Various approaches to outsourcing logistics functions exist, but they do not allow for a full assessment of the effectiveness of outsourcing for such a specialized operation as container cargo securing. This article proposes a methodological approach that comprehensively considers the indicators necessary for outsourcing selection. Its key element is a detailed selection procedure based on expert assessments and adaptation to specific conditions.
Key words. Outsourcing, methodological approach, cost optimization, contractor selection criteria.
Annotation. The article discusses the methods of introducing additive technologies into the logistics industry and their application in the production of transport packaging, which allows packaging materials to be recycled and ready-made samples to be reused, which increases the stability of the transportation process.
Key words. Logistics, additive technologies, packaging, 3D-printing, transportation.
Annotation. The article examine the concepts of logistics potential, customer centricity, and modern digital technologies used in the transport sector. Hypotheses are put forward regarding the preparation of transport company`s internal and external clients for digital transformation. To test these hypotheses, a survey of relevant transport industry specialists was conducted. The study provides recommendations for improving the business model for developing the logistics potential of a transport company.
Key words. Logistics potential, transport enterprise, digital service, customer-centric approach.
Annotation. The key concepts of stablecoins and their classification are considered. Special attention is paid to the high liquidity of stablecoins in emerging markets, they represent a stable and transparent means of making transactions in countries that often experience currency fluctuations and hyperinflation. In particular, the emphasis is placed on the fact that stablecoins represent one of the most promising solutions for cross-border payments.
Key words. Economy, transport economy, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, liquidity.
Annotatin. The article presents the results of a study of the inventory management system of the agricultural enterprise SPK «Apis». The ABC classification method was used to differentiate the inventory nomenclature, which made it possible to identify three categories based on the degree of impact on working capital. On this basis, practical recommendations have been developed for the application of differentiated management models for each category, aimed at optimizing logistics costs and freeing up working capital.
Key words. logistics, material flow, agricultural enterprise, inventory management, logistics, ABC classification, agricultural enterprise, material stocks, logistics system, spatial placement, supply chain, commodity circulation.
Annotation. This article examines the phenomenon of beauty marketplaces in Russia: the prerequisites for their emergence, stages of development, operational characteristics, challenges, and prospects. Using systemic and case analyses, it identifies the key growth drivers of niche platforms, their competitive advantages and limitations, and offers practical recommendations for market participants. Particular attention is paid to verification models, the role of expert content, and the logistical requirements that distinguish niche solutions from general-purpose aggregators.
Key words. Logistics, inventory, supply chain management, niche marketplaces, cosmetics, e-commerce.