Digitalization of the transport and logistics industry of the region as an element of ensuring economic security

Abstract

The article reveals the nature and mechanisms of the influence of the digital economy on the development of the transport and logistics industry of the region. The relevance of the study is undeniable, since recent years demonstrate the urgent need for technological innovative transformations in all areas of the region's economy, and the issue of ensuring the region's socio-economic security in the context of Industry 4.0 is also acute. The main purpose of this article is to indicate and argue the hypothesis of the direct impact of digitalization of the transport and logistics industry of the region on the state of indicators of its economic security. During the work, the tasks of identifying the most relevant and demanded digital technologies in the transport infrastructure for increasing the socio-economic development of the region, as well as their relationship with the main indicators of economic security of the region, were set. As the main conclusions on the work, one can note the justification of the objective need of the transport industry for new innovative developments. The economic effect that the introduction of digital technologies in the transport sector brings is obvious and tangible. Savings are realized by reducing unearmarked costs, increasing control and manageability of the system.