IMPROVING THE LOGISTICS SYSTEM IN RAILWAY TRANSPORT: PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Keywords:
rail transport, logistics, supply chain, infrastructure, multimodal transportation, digitalization, international trade.Abstract
This article analyzes the role of rail transport in the logistics system, its importance in international trade and its role in forming sustainable supply chains. The main challenges facing rail logistics are considered - lack of infrastructure, the need for digitalization and coordination issues at borders. It also proposes solutions to these problems through advanced technologies and integration with multimodal transport systems.
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