
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.
Most major corporations of the Russian Federation consider railway logistics as non-core function. As a consequence, the development of this function is hindered, investments are made, mainly to repair wagons, locomotives and railways or to purchase new wagons instead of worn out to maintain economic security of business. However, there are organizational and software-technical solutions that could make a breakthrough in this area in terms of increasing the productivity of logistics assets and reducing specific logistics costs.
Key words. Automatic identification system for rolling stock, radio frequency identification, radio frequency tag; reading points, automatic industrial workflow, information management system, multy-agent technologies.