
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.
Dear readers! This is the fifth issue of the LOGISTICS journal, dedicated to the current challenges of modern logistics.
Annotation. The article presents a comprehensive study of packaging as a critical component of logistics operations. The paper analyses the dynamics of the Russian packaging market over the period 2020–2025. A dedicated section addresses the regulatory framework. Current trends are highlighted, with particular focus on e‑commerce and marketplace segments, where packaging serves both logistical and marketing purposes. The study offers recommendations for selecting packaging solutions.
Key words. Packaging, logistics, cargo transportation, eco-friendly materials, Russian packaging market, government regulation, digitalization.
Annotation. The paper examines the dynamics of changes in the global container ship fleet and key development trends in the segment for 2021–2026. It analyses the growing share of container ships in global shipbuilding, reveals the structure of the global container fleet and the order book, and highlights the shift in market demand. The study provides an overview of innovative technical solutions in container ship construction. Special attention is given to the impact of technological changes on port infrastructure and logistics. The research findings make it possible to assess the current trends in the container shipping segment.
Key words. Container ships, maritime shipping, shipbuilding.
Annotation. The article examines the integration of international requirements and industry practices for maritime safety and security into the management of shore-based petrochemical terminals. Based on a systematic review, a model combining key factors and scenario-based responses to interconnected disruptions was developed.
Key words. Maritime security, port terminals, petrochemical industry, risk management, supply chains, process coordination, digital systems.
Annotation. The relevance of developing a set of methods, models, and algorithms for managing logistics risks in the supply chains of oil and gas sector enterprises, which together constitute the Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) methodology, has been demonstrated. The causes and main factors influencing the occurrence of disruptions in the supply chains of these enterprises have been analyzed and identified. The main principles and an expanded structure of the SCRM methodology have been formulated. The key advantages of the proposed methodology have been demonstrated.
Key words. Oil and gas sector enterprise, logistics, supply chain management, risk management, methodology, models
Annotation. The paper examines modern approaches to the digital transformation of the procurement function and the constraints on implementing intelligent systems in corporate procurement. It traces the evolution of automation tools from Robotic Process Automation to low code platforms and AI agents, and identifies organizational barriers. A step by step approach to procurement digitalization is proposed.
Key words. Procurement digital transformation, RPA, low-code, AI agents, intelligent systems, corporate procurement, data, legacy systems, user experience, process automation.
Annotation. This article presents a set of developments for implementing combined vaccine delivery planning, including an organizational and economic model, methods for rationing logistics resources and developing delivery methods, and a model for selecting an optimized delivery option. The vaccine delivery plan developed using these solutions reduces logistics costs while fully implementing the delivery plan within the established timeframe and resource constraints.
Key words. Vaccine cold chains, delivery methods, combined planning, resource rationing, balanced delivery volume.
Annotation. The article presents an in – depth analysis of the evolution of the fundamental categories of logistics – «value» and «flow». The authors carry out an interdisciplinary synthesis. The work reveals the three-stage nature of the material flow and substantiates its dualism as a carrier of physical substance and economic value. The author deduces the concept of «value potential» and economic efficiency of the material flow. A system of metrics based on resource profitability and logistics capital management is proposed and substantiated.
Key words. Logistics, material flow, supply chain, SCM, value potential, Shao Bo Xu theory, economic efficiency, resource profitability, engineering, digital transformation.
Annotation. The current stage of the evolution of logistics and transport systems is characterized by intensive intellectualization, one of the most notable manifestations of which is the use of various types of unmanned vehicles. The article examines the current state of the use of autonomous vehicles inside closed areas with limited access. The experience of door-to-door delivery to end consumers on the last mile by Yandex rovers and copters in an urban environment is considered.
Key words. Highly automated vehicles, autonomous delivery, unmanned aerial vehicles, evolution of transportation systems, intelligent logistics
Annotation. The article deals with topical issues of organizing high-speed container transportation on the railway network of the Russian Federation. The purpose of the study is to assess the economic feasibility of introducing a service of permanent-formation container trains with an operating speed of up to 140 km/h.
Key words. High-speed container trains, economic efficiency, feasibility study, route speed, net present value, tariff setting, railway transport, logistics, containerization.
Annotation. The article examines theoretical options for new solutions to the passenger transport system in the upland area of Nizhny Novgorod within the context of an expanding urban agglomeration. The proposed layouts for new transit lines and transit hubs take into account the future development potential of ground rail transit, rail transport, the metro, urban and regional bus routes, as well as plans for the construction of new cable car lines.
Key words. Transport systems hubs, Nizhny Novgorod, city transport, transport hubs, regional development.