
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.
Transportation of cargo in containers turned ports into multifunctional transport nodes. Sole specialization, existence of single hinterland, emergence on the St. Petersburg and Leningrad region container market of strong newcomers – all this influenced greatly the competition level in the industry. The goal of the article is to set out the ways of raising regional container terminals competitiveness. For this purpose current status and prospects of development of container business in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region will be defined.
Key words. Ports, Baltic region, container transportation, container business, logistics.