

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 article presents a study of the sphere of cargo customs transportation, offenses in this area and fines provided by the legislation of the Russian Federation. The analysis of data on violations in the field of customs services in the Russian Federation, as well as a comparative description of offenses in the field of customs services in the far East in 2016–2017. On the basis of these data, the facts of existing violations of customs legislation were identified and recommendations for their elimination were developed.
The article deals with the problems of functioning and development of authorized economic operator, proposes solutions for dealing with these problems.
Key words. Authorized economic operator, development, problems, business, customs.