

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 study examines the problem of classifying logistics service providers. The aim of the work is to develop a classification of logistics providers covering postal and courier services. Based on the analysis of the regulatory framework and scientific papers, the terms of a freight forwarding company, a courier service and a postal operator are disclosed. The unique characteristics of the studied objects are highlighted.
Interview with Eduard Marchenko, Head of the Warehouse Management Department of JSC «Protek Implementation Center»
Annotation. This article describes the current state of the logistics crowdsourcing market in Russia. The advantages and disadvantages of this delivery method are being investigated. The possibilities and ways of using crowdsourcing in the activities of a logistics operator are evaluated.