DEVELOPMENT OF LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE OF FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS OF THE RUSSIAN AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

Issue № 6, 2026, article № 11, pages 125-134

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Language: Russian

Original language title: РАЗВИТИЕ ЛОГИСТИЧЕСКОЙ ИНФРАСТРУКТУРЫ ВНЕШНЕЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИХ СВЯЗЕЙ АГРОПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО КОМПЛЕКСА РОССИИ

Keywords: AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS, AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS, GEOPOLITICAL RISKS, RAIL TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE, SEAPORTS, SANCTIONS RESTRICTIONS, TRANSPORT CORRIDORS

Abstract: The development of foreign economic relations in the Russian agro-industrial complex (AIC) is currently taking place against the backdrop of a profound transformation of the global economic system, increased geopolitical tensions, and expanding sanctions. Although direct sanctions against Russian agricultural exports have not been imposed, restrictions on banks, individual companies, vessels, insurance, port services, and international settlements have significantly complicated foreign trade activities and increased exporters' logistics costs. The purpose of this study is to identify the role of logistics infrastructure in the development of foreign economic relations in Russia's agro-industrial complex under sanctions pressure and to substantiate areas for its improvement. It has been established that, despite external restrictions, Russia maintains a significant position in the global food market. Systemic logistics problems were identified: a high concentration of export flows in a limited number of southern ports, increasing pressure on alternative routes, underdeveloped specialized warehousing and transshipment infrastructure, differences in regional transport accessibility, and persistent problems with international payments and ship services. It was proven and substantiated that the further development of foreign economic relations in Russia's agricultural sector requires a transition to a more sustainable and diversified logistics model, including the modernization of port and rail infrastructure, accelerated development of the North-South international transport corridor, expansion of the network of agro-logistics centers, and the digitalization of export logistics.

Authors: Karelina Ekaterina Alexandrovna, Smirnov Evgeny Nikolaevich, Kanunnikova Anna Mikhailovna