

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.
The article discusses the development of domestic icebreaking fleet, the main directions of its activities, characteristics of operation, current state and prospects of development.
Key words. Icebreakers, Arctic pilotage.
The article discusses key issues of Cybernetics, logistics of railway transport.
Key words. Railway transport, Cybernetics business technologies, logistic system.
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.
The article is devoted to the methods of development management in the system of logistics business processes of the seaport based on the implementation of modular changes to achieve the best parameters in selected areas of development and, ultimately, to obtain the specified target port development targets.
Key words. Development, modular changes, logistics business processes, seaport.
Comment on the article by Evgeniy Korolev and Yury Tanasyuk "Northern sea route: challenges and prospects"
In article the current state and the prospects of use of the Northern Sea Route for the benefit of further development of the Arctic region of Russia is considered.
Key words. Northern Sea Route, navigation, Arctic, freght traffics.
The article reveals the essence and introduces the prerequisites for the emergence of the project "One Belt One Way". Based on the assessment of the main directions of the project are considered logistical components of its development.
Key words. Logistics, One Belt One Road, trade and economic relations, transport infrastructure.
The article considers options for vehicle fleet outsourcing. The benefits of each method are discussed. A brief analysis of the state of the operational leasing market is given.
Key words. Outsourcing, fleet management, operational leasing.
Article contains the movement classification of integrated flows of material resources, including transport vehicles, lifting of vehicles, equipment and the formation sequence of these flows.
Key words. Logistics, integrated flow, flow object, transport vehicle, lifting of vehicle, equipment.
The paper presents the evolution of models and methods of logistics. The introduction of this tool due to automation of production processes was the basis for the formation of logistics concepts and strategies implemented by modern organizations. Particular emphasis is placed on principles of logistics, without which it is impossible to take effective logistics solutions.
Key words. Logistic system, models and methods of logistics, principles of logistics.