THE PROSPECTS OF MODERNIZATION IN THE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS SERVICES IN RUSSIA USING INNOVATIVE MECHANISM

The article deals with the analysis of the modernization prospects of transport and logistics services in Russia based on the use of an innovative mechanism. The expected result of the transformation should be improved quality and availability of services. The article reveals the conceptual approaches to understanding the essence and advantages of transport and logistics services; shows the evolutionary transformation of transport and logistics services forms; formulates logistics concept; as well as characterizes logistics business and logistics structure. On the basis of the structural analysis the main types of logistics are defined. The authors assess the business climate in the transport and logistics services sector in Russia, which is characterized by a steady decline in demand, a decrease in the number of contracts and the number of employees, rising prices for transport services, reducing profits that clearly indicates the deterioration of the economic situation of organizations in the sphere of transport and logistics services, and the preservation of an unfavorable business climate in the Russian market. The authors substantiate the possibility of using the state regulation tools in the development of transport and logistics services to improve the quality and availability, extend the range of services, as well as achieve economic sustainability of transport organizations. The conclusion is made about the prospects of using public partnership not only in the development of transport and logistics services, but also in the modernization of the entire Russian economy.