
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 transportation of perishable goods is one of the most challenging tasks for mathematical modeling. In such problems, the priority is clarity in planning shipments and delivering the cargo, with key variables being time constraints. Every analyst working on such models must have experience and knowledge of real-world conditions – and, most importantly, the ability to present the solution results as actionable recommendations in a format understandable to the client. The article examines a generalized mathematical model, which is broken down into stages, each with its own models and solution methods. In conclusion, the overall transportation scheme is analyzed, and recommendations are provided for drafting contracts between producers and retail outlets.
Key words. Perishable cargo, freight transportation, transportation, mathematical model, least cost method, assignment problem, transportation network.