

Dear readers! We present you the third issue of the journal dedicated to current issues in the logistics industry.
Dear readers! We present to you a fresh issue of the magazine dedicated to current issues in the logistics industry.
Dear readers! We present to you the first issue of 2026, in which we have collected a number of interesting materials on issues of modern logistics.
The article discusses the use of concession agreements as an instrument of public-private partnerships to improve the efficiency of management of transport and logistics projects. Examples of implementation of the concession agreement on the terms of transport and logistics projects in the Russian and foreign practice.
The article discusses the use of concession agreements as an instrument of public-private partnerships to improve the efficiency of management of transport and logistics projects. Examples of implementation of the concession agreement on the terms of transport and logistics projects in the Russian and foreign practice.
Key words. Public-private partnership, concession agreements, grantor, the concessionaire, transport and logistics project, project management system.
At the particular article, we describe a business case of Lean system implementation for major energy company of Ukraine. Described strategic change program based on Lean instruments for 10 power plants, 30 coalmines, and 4 regional distribution companies. Provided description of key issues, solutions, and benefits of Lean implementation for group of companies. Current approach of Lean Six Sigma practical tools can be implemented in production companies of Russia and CIS with cultural specifics and production to increase production efficiency, ecology of production and safety environment.
The article is devoted to use of methods in delivery and inventory management in transport companies. It is knownthat poor inventory management leads to two problems: illiquid assets and deficit. In transport companies both of these problems lead to significant costs, therefore an urgent need for developing an optimal policy of inventory management is particularly acute. The paper presents examples of inventory stocks parameters calculations based on various methods and their comparative analysis.
The article is devoted to use of methods in delivery and inventory management in transport companies. It is known that poor inventory management leads to two problems: illiquid assets and deficit. In transport companies both of these problems lead to significant costs, therefore an urgent need for developing an optimal policy of inventory management is particularly acute. The paper presents examples of inventory stocks parameters calculations based on various methods and their comparative analysis.
The logistics system is a multi-dimensional object, for optimal management who need to use formal methods. The formal language for the mathematical description of the system is proposed. Language allows you to use standard methods of control theory for finding solutions of administrative problems.
Key words. Logistics system, the formal language of logistics, logistics management.
The article deals with the logistics as management technology in trade and industrial networking cooperation in a climate of formation of a new model of economic growth. The author analyzes the barriers to the development of logistics in trade and industrial cooperation between Russia and China. It was concluded about the insufficient development of logistics as a management technology that provides a synergistic effect on the basis of the Russian-Chinese trade and industrial cooperation.
The problem of organizing the logistics of private military companies now is urgent. The specificity of their activities allows several forms of logistical organization based on a single contract, as well as modern hybrid (network) forms of cooperation. Article shows that the private military company may be a combination of all possible forms that are outsourcing, public-private partnerships, competitive cooperation.
Key words. Outtasking, outsourcing, military logistics, logistical support, private military companies.