

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. In the article on the example of the courier, express and parcel (CEP) market of Russian shows stratification of Express carrier companies on three levels in the hierarchy of economic dominance with different institutional conditions for doing business on each of them. The logic of interaction between the levels is analyzed and the dynamics of the sector development in the context of a pandemic is predicted.
Key words. Courier, express and parcel (CEP) market, institutional rent, multilevel system, country development strategy, coronavirus (Covid-19).
Annotation. This article discusses the automotive industry and the related car shipping industry. The main trends in the market of car carrier trailers are analyzed in detail, and the main problems that impede the stable development of this industry are identified.
Key words. Automotive industry, car makers, car carrier trailer, logistics, vehicles, rail transportation.