Platform; warehouse; storage facilities; special equipment; electric traction; electric trolleys; electric transport

Abstract

Aim. This study aims to present the results of the conducted analytical research (review) of the market of electric trolleys for warehouse purposes and a review of the Russian market of warehousing property.Tasks. The author examines the state of the Russian and international markets of warehouse trolleys along with a brief overview of the domestic market of warehousing property, which is directly related to the main topic, formulating conclusions about the advisability of including electric trolleys for warehousing purposes into a potential domestic electric transport platform.Methods. The author uses the methods of analysis and synthesis of information posted on the Internet, the method of expert evaluation, as well as materials of Russian and foreign authors.Results. It is established that electric trolleys for warehousing purposes are developed by manufacturing companies within the framework of a particular platform and that this is a promising market both on the global and national (Russian) scale. The study substantiates the urgency of creating a Russian platform for electric transport that would incorporate special warehouse equipment. Conclusions. The field of electric trolleys for warehousing purposes is potentially attractive from an economic perspective, i.e. the market for this equipment has good growth prospects in Russia and globally. The scientific and technical potential of the Russian Federation makes it possible to successfully create and implement a domestic platform for electric transport that would include an equipment division for warehousing needs. The presented study will be useful to anyone interested in electric transport, warehouse logistics, and platform solutions in these fields.