Logistics between Russia and Vietnam: Weaknesses and methods to resolve them

This article is devoted to the study of logistics relations between Russia and Vietnam, with an emphasis on the consideration of transport routes and the identifi cation of problems in the fi eld of cargo transportation. In the context of the rapid growth of trade and economic ties between the two countries, the issue of optimizing logistics processes is becoming particularly important. Effi cient organization of transport chains can not only improve the speed of delivery, but also reduce costs, ensuring the competitiveness of market participants. The article focuses on the main routes connecting Russia and Vietnam and analyses the features of sea routes and networks of rail and road lines. The authors highlight the problematic aspects of the current system’s functioning, including diffi culties with cargo handling, a lack of information monitoring systems, bottlenecks in coordination between different modes of transport, as well as infrastructural constraints. Special attention is paid not only to the analysis of weak links in logistics between Russia and Vietnam, but also to the development of specifi c recommendations aimed at their elimination. The authors show that an integrated approach to solving existing logistical problems can have a signifi cant impact on strengthening cooperation between Russia and Vietnam, as well as serve as an incentive for further growth of trade turnover between the countries. The authors conclude that the implementation of the proposed measures will contribute not only to improving the effi ciency of cargo transportation, but also to creating favourable conditions for deepening strategic partnership. In this context, the study has not only a theoretical value, but also a high practical signifi cance, as it suggests concrete steps to implement logistical transformations in the near future

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