
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 article proposed a methodological approach to the formation of the logistics infrastructure within a Russian Federation's region. The approach includes two stages. At the initial stage, districts and region's cities are determined where it is advisable to locate key objects of the logistics infrastructure. At the second stage, they are geo-referenced on the ground based on the mathematical models developed by the author.
Key words. Methodological approach, ABC method, two-stage cluster and discriminant analysis, mathematical model, continuous relaxation, separable programming.