

Dear readers! In September the CeMAT RUSSIA exhibition was held, which showed everyone that innovations and robotics are increasingly penetrating the logistics industry. We can safely say that many technologies are tested here, and only then they go out into the world. However, it is not only CeMAT RUSSIA that demonstrates the prevalence of the digital agenda.
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.
Annotation. The differences in the concepts of «logistics service» and «service logistics» are shown. The logistics bush is characterized as the base of the ecosystem in the service sector. The objects of logistics management have been expanded, now including, along with the flows of ordinary objects, unique objects in the form of complex technical devices and works of art. The functions of logistics in its guise as a service are considered.
Key words. Logistics, service logistics, logistics service, movement of unique objects.
Annotation. The article presents the author's interpretation of the functionality of agent-based modeling as an information basis used in the design of logistics systems. A retrospective excursion into the theory of agent-based modeling is carried out, based on the results of which a conclusion is drawn about the presence of significant advantages of agent-based modeling relative to other methods for forecasting and planning logistics activities.
The article discusses statistical and economic and mathematical methods used in domestic and foreign scientific research of the tourism sector. Examples of the most popular approaches were identified. A list of basic tasks is given, for the solution of which quantitative methods of analysis were used. A logical block diagram of conducting research in the field of tourism using a modern mathematical apparatus is proposed. Problems have been highlighted that create difficulties in connecting the broad scientific community to analytical and prognostic work in tourism.
Annotation. In conditions of global reformatting of tourism and migration flows in the world, the proper supply of its huge potential will open up new opportunities to attract tourists from all over the world to Armenia. The article proposes new vision of Armenian brand with the disclosure of its true values.
Key words. Brand, tourism brand, tourism, country brand, Armenia.
Annotation. The study reveals the origin of the term «logistics», understood as the management of material flows and stocks. The method of qualitative content analysis of authentic translations into Russian of historical documents, which are considered in educational and scientific literature, as sources of the name logistics, is used.
Key words. Logistics, terminology, content analysis, historical documents.
Annotation. Today, the development of transport corridors is connected not only with the improvement of the transport industry and infrastructure, but also with the introduction of digitalization in all its processes. The proposed article describes the algorithm of digitalization of existing and organization of new transport corridors, and offers suggestions for their modernization.
Key words. Transport corridor, digitalization, development, transportation, modern conditions, digital twins, transport industry.
Annotation. The article discusses the prospects for the development of Armenia's logistics capabilities, taking into account new challenges and requirements in the South Caucasus region. In this regard, the logistical possibilities of Armenia for the implementation of new trade and economic relations and cargo transportation between the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, the European Union and India, Iran, China, which are of great socio-economic importance and can become a guarantor of stability and peace in the region and far beyond its borders, are presented.
Annotation. The article shows logistics in the hypostasis of a service, and a definition of the mission of logistics in terms of its connecting function is given. The chains of satisfying the needs of tourists, as well as the chain of direct servicing of tourists in the logistical plane, are identified and considered. The action of logistics in the cultural and leisure environment has been clarified, which consists in managing the movement of works of culture and art to users and users to stationary objects.