Transport and Logistics Hubs of the Northwestern Federal District of Russia: Problems and Development Prospects

the article was prepared as part of the implementation of the initiative research projects of the North-West Institute of Management of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, project No. 126020616793-9 in the Science and Innovation domain.

Authors

  • Maksim V. Selyukov Department of Customs Administration of the RANEPA St. Petersburg
  • Natalya P. Shalygina Department of Customs Administration of the RANEPA St. Petersburg
  • Anastasia R. Ratseva RANEPA St. Petersburg
  • Eva T. Sukhodol RANEPA St. Petersburg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52575/2687-0932-2026-53-2-348-360

Keywords:

logistics, transport and logistics hubs, transport, transport and logistics infrastructure, foreign economic potential, multimodal terminals, national security, macroregion

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state and key development challenges of transport and logistics hubs in Russia's Northwestern Federal District (NWFD). It examines the region's role as a strategic hub providing access to international shipping routes and links with European and Asian markets. Particular attention is paid to the influence of geopolitical factors and sanctions on the reorientation of cargo flows and infrastructure utilization. Based on an analysis of data from the largest port and logistics complexes (St. Petersburg, Ust-Luga, and Murmansk) and land border crossings, systemic bottlenecks are identified: an imbalance in the development of port rail approaches, insufficient capacity at rear terminals, a digital gap in supply chain management, and environmental constraints. The paper substantiates promising areas for modernization, including the development of the Northern Sea Route infrastructure, deeper integration into the international North-South transport corridor, the implementation of digital platforms, and the creation of multimodal logistics hubs. A conclusion was made on the need to synchronize investment programs of the state and business to increase the competitiveness and connectivity of the transport system of the macroregion.

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Author Biographies

Maksim V. Selyukov, Department of Customs Administration of the RANEPA St. Petersburg

Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, St. Petersburg, Russia
E-mail: Selyukov-mv@ranepa.ru

Natalya P. Shalygina, Department of Customs Administration of the RANEPA St. Petersburg

Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, St. Petersburg, Russia

Anastasia R. Ratseva, RANEPA St. Petersburg

Student Majoring in Customs Affairs, St. Petersburg, Russia

Eva T. Sukhodol, RANEPA St. Petersburg

Student Majoring in Customs Affairs, St. Petersburg, Russia

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2026-06-30

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Selyukov, M. V., Shalygina, N. P., Ratseva, A. R., & Sukhodol, E. T. (2026). Transport and Logistics Hubs of the Northwestern Federal District of Russia: Problems and Development Prospects: the article was prepared as part of the implementation of the initiative research projects of the North-West Institute of Management of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, project No. 126020616793-9 in the Science and Innovation domain. Economics. Information Technologies, 53(2), 348-360. https://doi.org/10.52575/2687-0932-2026-53-2-348-360

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