International Transport Systems Research Articles

Sea-land interdependence and delimitation of port hinterland-foreland structures in the international transportation system

Acknowledging that sea-land intermodal integration and transshipment are core transformations of the contemporary international logistic system, we study the spatial and functional structure of a port system across land and sea in this context. Previous port-driven regional development models have focused only on landside port-hinterland spatial structures in the local vicinity of ports, not seaside inter-port connections together. By revisiting the concepts of port triptych and hinterland-foreland continuum, we argue that the spatial structure of a port system should consider both flows to and from ports together when tracing spatial structures of hinterlands and forelands. Incorporating the network-based analytical model of the nonparametric weighted stochastic blockmodel, we study the global-scale structures of hinterlands and forelands under integrated landside-seaside freight flow dynamics. We investigate the network block structures of cargo shipping routes between Europe and the United States based on micro-level shipping flow data. We find a rich and meaningful collection of different network blocks of hinterlands, feeder and hub ports, and forelands that mirror the functional division of logistic processes across space, the interdependent relationships between hinterlands and forelands along a logistical continuum.

Specific characteristics of seaports development in the context of digitalization: international experience and conclusions

The article focuses on the study of specific characteristics of seaports development under conditions of digitalization. The article aims to study features of the development of the international seaport under digitalization to implement the best achievements in Ukraine. The main research method was a systemic-structural approach used to examine seaport digitalization as a part of a logistics chain, including horizontal and vertical links between its elements. To achieve an effective digital transformation, we also used the above method. It helped to study how the factors determined during the study of international practices and possible innovations influence the object under study. The practices, which are of interest for Ukraine and other developing countries, were identified based on the international experience in seaports development under digitalization. The main strategic directions for the digital transformations of the above infrastructural objects were suggested. They involve increasing seaport competitiveness and their effectiveness in the framework of the international transport system. The directions are of interest for public authorities of the governmental and regional levels (while establishing the digitalization policy in the area of sea transport) and the port administrations (while making justified strategic decisions for their development).

Economic problems of the Russian transport system development

The paper considers the main economic problems of the Russian transport system development, defines the role of transport in the development of the national economy. The features of the development of the national transport system within the framework of integration into the international transport system are highlighted. The authors analyzed the main performance indicators of all modes of transport. The negative consequences of the pandemic on the development of the Russian transport system are presented. Proposals for its improvement have been developed.

МІЖНАРОДНИЙ ТРАНСПОРТНО-ЛОІГСТИЧНИЙ БІЗНЕС В СИСТЕМІ МІЖНАРОДНОЇ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ

The article analyzes the current trends of the international transport and logistics business in the system of international economic security. The development of the integration of the world economy and the globalization of business contribute to the creation of international logistics systems and global supply chains. The article highlights the main directions of increasing the efficiency of supply chain management and indicates the sources of increasing the efficiency of this process. The key negative aspects that prevent the effective functioning of international transport and logistics systems have been identified. A comparison is made between the traditional approach to production and the logistic approach, when the manufacturer starts production only when a specific order is received. The inventory management system of the seller is characterized. An overview of modern trends in the international transport and logistics business was carried out, in particular: increasing turnover while shortening delivery times, increasing investments in logistics startups by venture funds, customization, the use of multimodal transport and logistics centers, ecological logistics, etc. The main directions in which digital logistics centers can help logistics companies to achieve success are determined, in particular, it was determined that success will be achieved through the use of the method of «postponement» or «delayed product differentiation», the organization of e-commerce logistics, containerization, increasing the share of direct express deliveries from the producer to the consumer, bypassing intermediaries and intermediate warehouses, electronic exchange of data and various information, the growth of the agricultural machinery market, the use of multimodal transport and logistics centers, as well as clear planning of supply chains, flexibility, management of stocks and volumes. Also, a hypothesis was put forward about the emergence of a new term «logtech company», which includes not only the creation of new technologies, but also new logistics business models based on the joint use (shared use) of transportation.

ТРАНСПОРТНО-ЛОГІСТИЧНА ІНТЕГРАЦІЯ УКРАЇНИ ЗІ СВІТОВОЮ ТРАНСПОРТНОЮ СИСТЕМОЮ НА ПРИКЛАДІ ПРИДНІПРОВСЬКОГО ЕКОНОМІЧНОГО РАЙОНУ

The relevance of the study is supported by the fact that the domestic modern, developed transport and logistics system contributes to the extension of foreign trade relations and socio-economic progress of both individual regions and the country as a whole. The purpose of the article is to analyze the state of the transport and logistics system of the Dnieper River economic region and, using its case, formulate recommendations on the transport and logistics integration of Ukraine into the world transport system. The dynamics of freight transportation, transport and logistics system and transport infrastructure of the Dnieper economic region (the cases of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts) are analyzed. An approach to the development of the domestic transport sector and recommendations for the transport and logistics integration of Ukraine with the world transport system are formed. It is determined that the creation of transport and logistics clusters as one of the main conditions for stimulating the socio-economic progress of the country, regions and individual enterprises is promising at the meso-level or at the level of the economic region. It is proved that the Dnieper economic region has sufficient transport and logistics infra- structure, which can be the basis for the creation of a regional transport and logistics cluster. The formation of such a transport and logistics cluster can be the foundation and model for the creation of similar clusters in other economic regions of Ukraine. The study notes that the optimal growth area of the transport sector of Ukraine is the creation of a multidisciplinary and multifunctional integrated transport and logistics system, which will ensure the integration of the domestic transport complex into international transport and logistics systems. The transport and logistics integration of Ukraine and the world transport system should be aimed at increasing transit through the country, which requires the development of logistics complexes within the country according to international standards, the organization of a system of national transport corridors of the appropriate level and thus the attraction of domestic and external (international) sources of financing. The above requires the development and implementation of measures aimed at protecting the national interests of Ukraine in the system of international transport corridors.

ПОТЕНЦИАЛ РАЗВИТИЯ АВИАЦИОННЫХ ХАБОВ В ДАЛЬНЕВОСТОЧНОМ РЕГИОНЕ

The global development of air transport creates a high demand for airport services and thus the airport becomes an important component of the air transport network. Given the high dynamics of market processes in the markets under consideration, intense competition, financial instability of organizations in a crisis economy and the progressive development of the air transport services industry in most countries of the world, we can talk about the commercialization of airport activities. With such processes, the airport is an independent commercial complex with its own business goals and development strategy, thereby influencing the growth and economic efficiency of the entire region as a whole. That is why the management of airport complexes faces a number of tasks to increase competitiveness and attractiveness on the international market, as well as the integration of Russian airport complexes into the hub system of air transportation. It is worth noting that the solution of this problem is also influenced by management relations aimed at the effective development of the potential of regional hub airports. Regional airports, as elements of the country's aviation transport infrastructure, have an important role to play in ensuring transport accessibility for the purpose of socio-economic development of regions and integration into the interregional space. The problem of forming competitive hub airports on the basis of Russian air transport industry enterprises and their integration into the global air transport system is becoming urgent. The successful solution of this problem will allow domestic airlines to occupy a competitive position in the international air transport system, will ensure the effective implementation of the transit potential of the country as a whole, will increase the domestic regional product (GRP), create new jobs and attract foreign direct investment to the region.

OPTIMIZATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MULTIMODAL CONTAINER TRANSPORTATION

The development of international cargo transportation has been relevant since the emergence of the international division of labor. Billions of tons of goods of various names, values and volumes are transported across the borders of the Russian Federation every year. This paper examines the Eurasian Economic Union international transportation system, its transport system integration, and the formation of a common transport space. The authors analyzed the international transport market state and conditions and the level of containerization. The transport system is considered the country's economy "circulatory system", which makes it a key link in the implementation of economic reforms in the country. The transport industry has social significance, which also determines the specifics of the phased market transformations. The development of international multimodal container transportation is becoming a new trend in the development of the transport service market.

PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOGISTICS SECTOR OF UKRAINE

The article presents the study of the current state of the logistics sector of Ukraine, its problems and prospects for development. Based on the collected statistics, conclusions were made about the situation of the logistics market, the problems it faces and possible directions for further development. The purpose of the study is to show the situation of the modern logistics sector, its problems, as well as prospects for development by analyzing logistics expenditures, the share of export-import logistics services, and the positions of Ukraine in the rate of Logistic Performance Index. From the point of view of transport and logistics, Ukraine occupies a favorable geographical position, as its powerful transport potential takes into account road, rail, sea, river, air and pipeline transport. However, from the viewpoint of the global logistics market, Ukraine continues to be at a disadvantage, yielding to Western countries in conducting international trade in terms of logistics services. Such difference between the favorable geographical location and the insufficiently high level of development of the logistics system does not allow Ukraine to take a leading place in the global economy. In addition, in the context of globalization of international markets and expansion of economic development, the logistics sector of Ukraine needs more and more attention. Hence, only effective solutions can improve the situation. Otherwise, Ukraine risks to get into crisis. Problems of international transport and logistics systems functioning are revealed and the ways to improve the market of logistics services in Ukraine are proposed. Thus, it is more important nowadays to analyze the problems of this sector taking into consideration independent data and identify its prospects. Keywords: logistics sector, logistics market problems, global logistics market, import-export, logistics services.

Eurasian Civilization in the Context of the Great Silk Road Logistics

The significance of the Great Silk Road is interesting not only by its history, but by the knowledge, required for the better understanding of the current economic and political realities as well. The introduction of the new insights into the essence of the Eurasian trade route, its emergence and destruction studied under the projection on the contemporary processes, undermining the global supply chain represents the main idea of the given research. In the article, the Great Silk Road is represented in the logistics framework: generation of the freight flows, peculiarity of their material composition, the pathway trajectory architecture, creation of the necessary infrastructure. The significance of the spatial peculiarity, natural preconditions and advanced technologies for the freight generation, the international trade development and the Eurasian civilization emergence is emphasized. The paper reveals special logistic characteristics of silk as the initial chain in the ancient trade as well as the distinctive characteristics of transportation mode and freight. The political stability plays a significant role in the risk reduction for the freight turnover and for functioning of the international transportation system in general. The endogenous and exogenous reasons for the Great Silk Road breakdown are related with the increasing trade deficit between the East and West, the import substitution policy accepted by the European countries and increasing protectionism in their external trade relations. Exploring the Great Silk Road downfall, the author concludes about the contemporary global supply chain disruption causes, emphasizing the negative impact of the economic and political influence. The US-China trade war destroys the international trade. The COVID-19 pandemic tends the business localization. Ecological threats provide new requirements to the freight flows. The “pull strategy”, practiced by the logistic companies is steadily replacing by the “push strategy”. Moreover, China has been reducing investments into the trans-Eurasian project. That kind of instability could lead to a deep transformation of the international transportation systems as well as the system of the international relations in general. Russia should consider those new realities carefully when scheduling its international division of labour strategy.

Development of International Transport Corridors in Russia

The article discusses the prospects for the development of international transport corridors, taking the positive and negative factors into account. The international transport corridor is the backbone of a national or international transport system, which provides significant international freight and passenger traffic between separate geographic areas, taking modern geo-economic conditions into account. The main goal of the prospects for the international transport corridors development is to ensure international transportation and promote the development and strengthening of world economic ties. The shortest and most economically profitable land, water and air communication between the countries of Europe, the Mediterranean, the Near and Middle East with the regions of Russia, as well as the states of the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Persian Gulf are carried out through the region of Southern Russia. Therefore, the transport complex of Southern Russia is the most important component of the Russian Federation’s transport system. Analysis of the state of the transport sector of the economy of the South and North Caucasus of Russia based on the results of 2016-2017 shows that the most difficult problems of its development include: a considerable backlog in the material and technical base of transport infrastructure compared to global standards; uneven development of individual industries and territorial complexes of macro-regional transport system; disproportion of infrastructure facilities in the industry; inadequate funding that does not meet the needs for modernization and development of the industry, imperfect mechanisms of its regulation at the federal and regional levels, which is a consequence of the “left-over principle” of the industry development.

INTEGRATION PROCESSES CHARACTERISTICS IN THE GLOBAL TRADE SHIPPING SYSTEM

Topicality. The shipping policy macroeconomic level takes the central place in the management system of merchant shipping and investment activity according to the development efficiency criteria. The economy is characterized by the building-up of integration processes at the current stage. Increasing production internationalization and globalization leads to the internationalization and globalization of transport and logistics systems and distribution networks. These processes activate the intensity and increase the international freight traffic volume. At the same time, globalization has dramatically changed the volume and model of freight traffic and increased the requirements for both international and local transport systems. Aim and tasks. The central task of the investigations is the choice of a criteria-based assessment system of economic and investment decisions. The study is aimed at clarifying the regularities of the merchant shipping individual segments functioning and at developing recommendations for solving urgent current and future projects for the national shipping potential development. Research results. The transport system efficiency is the economy development important factor. The main transport potential feature is the need of high level of regulation by country. This is due to the fact that: the development of transit potential is a capital-intensive process, and requires long-term investments; it has the monopolistic nature of the elements of the transport system; it needs for a special functional and legal regime of work; it is the reason of environmental problems because of increasing volumes and traffic intensity; it is especially important for national security. Macroeconomic goals to ensure the export transport services development, to use transit potential more efficiently, to increase the consumer transport competitiveness on the transport services international market could be actualized by the integration technology strategy implementation. Conclusion. The implementation of transport potential according to the integration criteria is an important factor of the modern economic development of the country, as, first of all, it is growth of employment, business activity, investments and tax revenues, on the other hand, it assists in integrating the Ukrainian economy into the European and world economic systems. The making economic decisions theory in the maritime transport system in the shipping market globalization context should be taken into account during the urgent economic problems solution.

КОНКУРЕНЦІЯ УКРАЇНСЬКИХ МОРЯКІВ НА СВІТОВОМУ РИНКУ ПРАЦІ

The article highlights the importance of the sea industry in the world, which takes one of the first places in the international transport and trade system. An annual increasing in the international commercial fleet needs more intensive training of marine industry. Particular attention is paid to the preparation of officers and ordinary members of the sea vessels in different countries of the world, which are the main suppliers of highly skilled maritime staff. Among the main countries of the world who take part in the preparation and thesis of officers and ordinary members of the sea vessels include such countries of the world as China, Philippines, India, Indonesia, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Poland, Vietnam, Japan, Turkey and United States. Marine institutions of higher education of these countries are constantly looking for and implementing new methods for encouraging young people to enter marine educational institutions, providing training and graduates. The aforementioned educational institutions are constantly improving and upgrading the training base with the help of the investments of shipping and Crewing companies, which allows to develop the necessary skills for obtaining appropriate qualifications. An in-depth study of sea English is provided to improve linguistic communications in mixed crews. Due to fruitful cooperation of marine educational institutions with shipping and Crewing companies, the possibility of proper practical training of young specialists at sea vessels and providing them necessary skills and experience for further work in the sea. Organization of studing and practical training in the educational institutions of the above-mentioned countries is designed for providing work places for cadets and contribute to their rapid career growth in the marine industry, which in turn leads to an increasing in both officer and ordinary staff members of the marine vessels. Key words: certification of seafarers, officers of sea-going ships, ratings of sea-going ships, STCW Convention, maritime higher educational institutions, employment of seafarers.

An assessment of subduction zone-generated tsunami hazards in New Zealand Ports

For the role they play in domestic and international shipping and inter-island transport, ports are a critical part of New Zealand’s infrastructure network. With ports located along coastlines having similar exposure to tsunami hazards, multiple facilities could experience structural damage and operational disruption during a single event. In this study, we evaluated tsunami effects in terms of water levels and current speeds at 13 ports as caused by both local and distant source subduction zone earthquakes over a range of source moment magnitude scenarios. The results suggest that while the tsunami hazard varies between ports, it is generally highest along the eastern coastline due to its exposure to tsunami generated along the Southern Kermadec, Hikurangi and South American Subduction Zones. While a Hikurangi earthquake has the potential to generate the most devastating impacts at individual ports, an earthquake off the Peruvian coastline has the potential to impact operations and infrastructure at the largest number of ports. Such an event could affect international trade capacity, regional recovery and domestic inter-island transport. Due to the potential for damage and disruption at multiple ports in a single event, this study highlights the importance of a broader national and international transport system perspective to inform potential resilience investments.

ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ СВІТОВИХ ТЕНДЕНЦІЙ РОЗВИТКУ МУЛЬТИМОДАЛЬНИХ ПЕРЕВЕЗЕНЬ

The role of multimodal transportation in the world market of transport services is defined in the article. Emphasis is placed on the significant pace of its development in a number of countries (first of all in the EU, the USA and China). It made it possible to minimize costs and increase interest to the countries in the international transportation system. It is established that development of multimodal (combined) transportation is considered to be promising in the growth of the transport system of Ukraine. International conventions and regulations of the world’s leading countries are analyzed. Typical features of multimodal transportation are singled out. Namely: implication of two or more modes of transport under one contract in the process of transportation; freight transportation under one document (through bill of lading); use of through tariff rate; presence of one of responsible parties – multimodal transport operator, that is responsible for freight from the moment of taking it under control up to the moment of its transfer to the consignee. Based on the study of the global trends in development of multimodal transportation, practices, which are of interest for further introduction in Ukraine, are defined. Namely: introduction of the effective transport policy in this field and creation of the regulatory base; development of multimodal transportation on the basis of the integrated approach, which provides for implementation of the relevant plans and programs; creation of multimodal transport system and new corridors; overcoming the infrastructural imbalance; construction of the modern multimodal logistic centers and their equipment; containerization of freight transportation; development of contrailer connections and expansion of the routes; improvement of services quality by introducing the latest innovative technologies for transportation process organization (use of electronic goods declaration; organization of digital transport corridors; electronic support of any chain of the freight delivery, use of the monitoring system for freight delivery control); implementation of the effective management system for risks arising in the process of multimodal transportation.

Economic and environmental aspects of the development possibilities for the northern sea route

Sea transport is an important part of the international transport system. Its development is especially important for the Arctic, which is an important energy region with easy access to the sea for the transportation of crude oil, liquefied natural gas and other resources. This investment area is a priority for Russia and a number of other countries, including China, since it promotes interests in energy and shipping field. Tankers with icebreaking capabilities delivering crude oil and natural gas from the Far East to Western markets account for about 45% of shipping on the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The rest of the transportation is carried out within the framework of the large Russian project “Yamal LNG” by ice-class tankers from the Sabetta port to Europe. However, the volume of sea traffic in the Arctic Ocean waters remains insignificant. In this regard, the article analyzes the economic and environmental aspects of possible expanding of using the NSR as an alternative route from Europe to Asia. Although the NSR is a direct route, the absence of transshipment points and transit ports complicates the conditions for transit goods carriage, and some route sections are too shallow for large container carriers. There are a number of other important operational constraints, including extreme climatic conditions and environmental issues: ships emissions, oil spills on ice. It is concluded that the pace of the Arctic projects implementation will directly determine traffic volume. To overcome barriers and restrictions that prevent the NSR’s transformation into a transport corridor for both Russia and international transit flows, it is necessary to implement projects for the Arctic support zones creation and development, as well as the modernization and expansion of the nuclear icebreaker fleet capacities. A method is proposed for calculating the time of cargo delivery, considering the multi-range of logistics chains based on the NSR.

ASSESSMENT ON A MULTI-CRITERIA BASIS OF QUALITY OF WORK OF ELEMENTS OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEM OF THE SEA PORT

Abstract. The article considers the problem of evaluating, on a multicriteria basis, the quality of work of elements of the transport and technological system of the seaport.The method for evaluating the performance indicators of the transport and technological system of the seaport is based on the formation and comparison of a data array of conditional indicators of economic, environmental, social, functional and other types of effectiveness of this system.The management of the international transport system, which is the transport and technological system of the seaport, bears a rather complicated econometric character with the logistic principles of “compromise, non-interference, quality, risks” and others. A simpler is the assessment of quality on a multi-criteria basis using human-machine procedures, which is relevant for evaluating the operation of the transport and technological system of the seaport in modern conditions of deregulation. This is typical for seaports.The human-machine procedure involves the use of two possibilities: the first is reliably necessary and accurate data received from decision makers; the second is the development of an algorithm and program that allows you to speed up the calculations of the necessary estimates and establish estimates of the cost of the quality of work in the transport and technological system of the seaport.Particular attention when using the apparatus of human-machine procedures for calculating the quality assessment on a multi-criteria basis deserves the choice of weight criteria with an assessment of the “importance” of deviations of the cost of the work of a particular element from the indicators in the practice of individual elements of the transport and technological system of the seaport.The quality of work of the elements of the transport and technological system of the seaport should be assessed on a multi-criteria basis at the cost of achieving the value of the corresponding estimated efficiency indicator depending on the value of the cargo.A block diagram of the algorithm has been compiled to accelerate the calculation of the necessary estimated data for establishing an estimate of the cost of the quality of work in the transport and technological system of the seaport, which determines the coefficients of the weight of costs in evaluating the work of its individual elements.Thus, the developed method makes it possible to assess, on a multicriteria basis, the volume of costs, the efficiency and quality of work of any element of the transport and technological system of the seaport in uncertain conditions, especially when deregulating cargo transportation, as well as to outline and develop specific measures to improve the estimated performance of this system.

Concept for the Developmen of the North-South International Transport Corridor

The development of the international transport corridor plays a special role in the development of the transport system. Russian special economic zones do not form an integrated network; they can be characterized as separate isolated innovation-oriented elements in the economic space of the low-tech Russian economy. Research in the field of expanding the theoretical apparatus on the above issues has shown that the general understanding of the term “international transport system” includes a set of elements that provide significant international freight and passenger traffic between separate geographical areas, includes rolling stock and stationary devices of all modes of transport working in this direction, as well as a set of technological, organizational and legal conditions for the implementation of these transportation. As part of the study, the analysis of three options for the route of the international transport corridor “North-South” is proposed: transportation of goods by rail, western branch, eastern branch. Based on the results of the study, it is determined that the creation, development and operation of a free economic zone of a port type will create an impetus for the high-quality and efficient port infrastructure that will meet international standards and be one of the factors for attracting freight carriers.

Roads to China and infrastructural relations in Nepal

Across the Himalaya region, infrastructure development constitutes an array of material practices that produce space for both Nepali and Chinese state making efforts in historically roadless places. In northern Nepal, the production of large-scale transportation infrastructure has reached unprecedented levels, and Chinese interventions under the Belt and Road Initiative continue to fuel Kathmandu’s development imaginary. Examining the anticipation, articulation and implementation of road networks between northern Nepal and Chinese Tibet, I analyse the incorporation of a small development project into larger international transportation systems to argue that infrastructure is a symbolic project of national development imaginaries, a process and practice of state making, and a vector for the spatial operations of geopolitical power. Putting infrastructure studies into closer conversation with political geography, I propose infrastructural relationality as a heuristic that illuminates how trans-national road construction advances regional development objectives, visible specifically through inter-related projects, practices and processes between China and Nepal.

Creation of a network of transport and logistics centers - a perspective way to develop a transport and logistics system of ukraine

The Ukrainian market of international freight transportation has considerable unrealized potential, therefore it is necessary to identify mechanisms for improving the efficiency of functioning of the transport system of Ukraine and its integration into the international transport system.  One of the priority areas for the development of the Ukrainian transport industry is its integration into the world and European transport and logistics systems.  This can be achieved by developing the country's transport and logistics infrastructure and creating a network of modern transport and logistics centers.  Transport and logistics centers, as objects of transport and logistics infrastructure, have emerged due to the spread of integration processes in the economies of countries and have become an integral part of transport and logistics systems.  The transport and logistics center is a complex system that includes several subsystems, integrated by integration links, through which it is able to perform logistic functions. The article provides an analytical overview of the transit potential of Ukraine and the country's transport and logistics system in the global environment, examines the world experience of creating and operating transport and logistics centers as elements of the transport and logistics system, and gives attention to the peculiarities of functioning of logistics centers in developed countries. The main characteristics of the transport and logistics center, its place in the transport and logistics system and the goals of operation are determined.

ANALYSIS OF ENTERRELATION BETWEEN ECONOMIC, ROAD, TRANSPORT AND LOGISTIC INDICATORS

The purpose of this research is to identify interrelation analysis between economic, road, transport and logistics indicators. Retrospective research of the freight turnover dynamics was conducted, as well as roads length, number of transport companies and the Gross National Product (GDP) from 1993 to 2017 in the Republic of Kazakhstan. For transport field freight turnover was chosen as economic indicator, for logistics service - the number of transport companies and the length of the motorway - for the infrastructure development. The qualitative analysis of the condition of the road surface showed unevenness of the infrastructure development along the corridor. It was revealed that the increase of freight turnover and the number of companies lead to the growth of the regional economic indicator GDP. However, the transport criteria are significantly lagging behind of the GDP growth rate. The lag was caused by the prolonged period of logistics infrastructure formation. Given the positive dynamics at the time of the route launch, it can be assumed that the development of regional economics is associated with the process of region integration into the international transport system, where the corridor «WE-WC» can be one of integration mechanisms.