Dear readers! This is the ninth issue of the journal, which turned out to be very rich and diverse. Traditionally, the issue is opened by an analyst. The material by Alina Nasyrova from the Market Guide Agency, dedicated to investments in warehouse complexes in Russia, recalls the importance of developing logistics infrastructure for the integrated development of regions.
Dear readers! We present to your attention the eighth issue of the magazine and its materials.
Dear readers! This is the seventh issue of LOGISTICS. By tradition, in the July issue, we publish analytical reviews from our partners – a study of the market of low-temperature warehouses in Moscow and the Moscow region from the IBC Real Estate agency and a rating of Russian transport companies by the cost of delivering bulk cargoes in 2025 from the Main Transport Internet project.
Annotation. The article considers and analyzes the main methods and approaches to determining the throughput capacities of elements of logistics systems and links of logistics supply chains in various industries.
Key words. Bandwidth, railway line, railroad, railway crossing, railway station, port, berth, metro, automobile checkpoint, airport, stadium, piping, station complex, information channel, sewage.
Annotation. The paper analyses methods to assess the potential, status and forecast future needs in parking space in the megapolis. Most effective methods for typical tasks of infrastructure development are identified, their benefits and limitations are defined.
Key words. Megapolis, parking place, parking space assessment methods.
Annotation. In all production and economic processes there is necessarily a fuel component represented by financial costs for fuel purchase. The transport of goods is no exception. The value of the fuel component has a direct impact on the profitability of freight transport, including river transport. One of the real directions of increasing the profitability of freight transportation is the reduction of this component.
Key words. Profitability, fuel consumption, fuel component, river freight, ship, dry truck, river.
Annotation. The transport and logistics services industry has been one of the driving forces of the national economy for a long time. The favorable geographical position on the way of movement of goods flows from Asia to Europe makes the territory of Russia a kind of logistics hub for storing and moving goods from China to the countries of Europe and America.
Annotation. The article considers new environmental requirements for bunker fuel, which from January 1, 2020 limit the permissible sulfur content to 0,5%. These measures can have a negative impact on the economic situation of domestic producers of petroleum products.
Key words. Sulphur limit, ships’ fuel oil, environment, petroleum products market, International maritime organization.
Annotation. The place of the oil industry in the economy of the Republic of Belarus is determined. Variants of oil delivery schemes to oil refineries and oil supply routes are proposed. The factors and limitations that should be considered when choosing oil suppliers are identified. An assessment of the logistics costs associated with the delivery of oil to refineries. The conclusion is drawn on the need to diversify oil supplies to Belarus.
Annotation. The main economic indicators of the Eurasian Economic Union for 2018, international ratings and their sub-indices of the countries participating in the Eurasian Economic Union are considered. An analysis of some international ratings for 2016–2020 is presented and given.
Key words. Eurasian Economic Union, Armenia, economic processes, economic freedom index, logistics efficiency index, global integration index.