
Dear readers! We present you the third issue of the journal dedicated to current issues in the logistics industry.
Dear readers! We present to you a fresh issue of the magazine dedicated to current issues in the logistics industry.
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.
Annotation. The article examines the role of port infrastructure in the economic development of Russian regions. A theoretical analysis of definitions of port infrastructure is conducted. Based on the analysis of the port infrastructure, it has been revealed that deep-water ports are the main drivers of the development of foreign economic activity and economic growth in the regions, while shallow-water ports perform an important function to ensure transit and interregional logistics.
Key words. Port infrastructure, regional logistics system, port, cargo turnover, international cargo flows, port facilities.
Annotation. This paper examines the challenge of ensuring the sustainable development of regional aviation in Russia in the current context. It analyzes the strategic role of air transport in providing accessibility to hard-to-reach regions of the country. An analysis of the current state of regional aviation reveals systemic problems and the ineffectiveness of government subsidies, demonstrating funding growth outpacing passenger traffic. The paper proposes solutions, including the creation of a multi-tiered airfield protection system, the development of a regulatory framework for the use of counter-UAV systems, the optimization of government subsidy mechanisms, and the accelerated development of the airfield network.
Key words. Air transport, airfield infrastructure, regional aviation, air transport operation, transport accessibility, regularity of air travel, safety of the aviation industry.
Annotation. The article provides an analysis of the current challenges faced by industrial and commercial companies in planning their inventory needs, as well as the main areas for improving existing forecasting methods that can be used to reduce logistics costs and increase business profitability.
Key words. the need for insurance stocks, inventory shipment statistics, correlation and regression analysis, rank correlation, supply strategies, inventory availability level.
Annotation. The article analyzes the paradox of a modern industrial enterprise, in which formally decomposed goals and qualified personnel of the supply department do not guarantee its effective integration into the general production circuit. A cross-functional conflict in the logistics system of the enterprise is described, diagnose key dysfunctions. Ways to overcome the identified problems.
Key words. Supply management, organizational isolation, logistics, supply chain management, systemic contradictions, organizational culture, personnel management.
Annotation. Based on the analysis of the specific structure of catch, export and import, storage and processing infrastructure capabilities, the role of logistics in shaping the competitive advantages of Russian suppliers is shown.
Key words. Far East, infrastructure facilities, competitiveness, logistics, logistics infrastructure, the principle of freshness on the shelf, fish and seafood, terminal.
Annotation. When conducting foreign economic activity, participants interact not only with each other and with customs, but also with intermediaries known as customs representatives. This article examines the quality management of customs services provided to foreign economic activity participants by customs representatives.
Key words. Customs services, quality of services, quality assessment, quality indicators, customs affairs, customs representatives.
Annotation. The article analyzes the directions of development of the network of checkpoints across the State border of the Russian Federation in the context of the transformation of transport and logistics flows. The factors limiting the capacity of automobile checkpoints have been identified, and measures to reduce the transit time of vehicles have been substantiated by improving the organization of state control, developing technical equipment and digitalizing processes.
Key words. Checkpoint, state border, intelligent checkpoint, digitalization, customs authorities, transport logistics, preliminary information, inspection and examination complex.
Annotation. The article presents the results of a comprehensive critical analysis of the theory and practice of logistics and supply chain management (SCM), which revealed the systemic contradictions of modern science: the semantic vagueness of categories, the institutional uncertainty of management subjects, and the methodological gap between leading global schools.
Key words. Logistics, supply chain management, material flow, ideal object, optimal inventory, profitability of material flow capital, simulation modeling, SCM 4.0.
Annotation. The article explores the adaptation strategies of logistics companies in the Volgograd Region under the conditions of the 2022–2023 sanctions pressure. Based on the analysis of domestic and regional studies, the key areas of adaptation have been identified, including the diversification of routes, the digitalization of logistics processes, and the use of domestic technological solutions. It has been established that the regional specifics of the Volgograd Region determine the combination of institutional constraints and transport and geographical advantages that contribute to the formation of sustainable models for the development of logistics business.
Key words. Logistics, transport logistics, sanctions risks, Volgograd Region, digitalization, route diversification, North-South transport corridor, government support, and sustainable development.