
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.
Dear readers! This is the fifth issue of the LOGISTICS journal, dedicated to the current challenges of modern logistics.
Dear readers! We present you a new issue of the magazine dedicated to current logistics issues.
Annotation. The study examines the problem of classifying logistics service providers. The aim of the work is to develop a classification of logistics providers covering postal and courier services. Based on the analysis of the regulatory framework and scientific papers, the terms of a freight forwarding company, a courier service and a postal operator are disclosed. The unique characteristics of the studied objects are highlighted. The proposed updated classification, which defines the subjects of the logistics market depending on the degree of control over the physical movement of cargo, is a step in adapting classification models to changes in the logistics market.
Key words. Freight forwarding company, postal operator, postal service, courier service, classification of logistics intermediaries, postal services, logistics services.