

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. This article describes the modern market for outsourcing the functions of a logistics enterprise. A study of the reasons for the use of outsourcing of logistics functions is being carried out. The advantages and risks of using outsourcing by a modern logistics company are assessed.
Key words. Logistics services, outsourcing, development of the logistics market, outsourcing risks, vertical integration.