
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.
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The article considers by steps evolution of handling of general cargo in marine ports, beginning from usual separate handling of packaged piece cargoes to complex handling of containers. Nominal throughput capacity of each port element at each step of evolution and influence of capacity of separate element to whole port capacity are shown. Number of operations, which make sense to be put out of port at present stage of port development, is distinguished. Considered influence of some operations to port warehouse functioning and it’s throughput. Also role of information technologies in operation of advanced container terminal is underlined and described. Formula, substantiating usage of dry ports in marine container flows handling, is offered.
Key words. Container terminal, throughput capacity, out port terminal, dry ports, analyses, substantiating.