
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.
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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.
Use in practice “hub&spoke” model in shipping has marked a new stage in port development, which include the formation of large node centers, so-called “hub ports”. At the same time there is no commonly used general definition of a term “hub port”, and characteristics of hub ports used in literature very seriously. The goal of the article is to set up a definition of a hub port, figure out its role and significance in transport system.
Key words. Hub port, port, transport, logistics, transport system.