
Dear readers, we are pleased to present the ninth issue of the journal “LOGISTICS” for 2026. The issue features articles that not only reflect current industry trends but also provide practical guidance for managerial decision‑making.
Dear readers! You are holding the combined issue of the “LOGISTICS” journal, in which we have collected materials for July and August 2026. It brings together practice and theory, applied solutions and bold methodological explorations.
Dear readers! We are pleased to present you with the sixth issue of the journal for 2026, in which the theory and practice of logistics are explored in a variety of relevant areas. This issue is truly multifaceted, combining reflections on the essence of logistics processes with applied calculations and industry-specific cases.
Annotation. The most important feature of the transport services market in the field of transportation of perishable goods is that it is subject to the seasonality factor. When forming a fleet of insulated vehicles, the logistics operator should, on the one hand, fully provide shippers with rolling stock throughout the season, and on the other hand, if possible, avoid forced downtime of rolling stock while waiting for loading. The article offers tools for assessing and monitoring the seasonality factor in the market of transportation of perishable goods in the form of a weekly seasonal loading map.
Key words. Perishable cargo, seasonality factor, refrigerated container, seafood, railway transportation.