The analysis of the volume of production activity of seaports of the South of the Russian Federation and development prospects

Abstract

The article deals with the trends in the development of seaports of the south of the Russian Federation. The study uses a comparative analysis of statistical data, generalization and grouping techniques. The analysis of the dynamics and structure of cargo handling volumes for 2020-2021 in the seaports of the Azov-Black Sea basin of the Russian Federation is carried out. The analysis of the volume of production activity of seaports showed that the Azov-Black Sea basin in 2021 occupies the largest share in the structure of the volume of foreign trade and transit sea cargo of the Russian Federation. The main transformative processes taking place in the field of international maritime transport under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the concept of global sustainable development are highlighted. The main ways of improving the port infrastructure based on the principles of "sustainable development", "lean manufacturing", "continuous improvement", and integrated digitalization of business processes are identified.