Opportunities to improve competitiveness for logistics service providers in the Baltic region

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to highlight opportunities for logistic service providers Baltic states accordingly to the recent situation in the region. Transit cargo-flows east-west direction rapidly decreases giving potential to develop logistic industry competitiveness. The purpose of the article should give concise information about the content of the core idea of the paper, and present scientific problem and objectives. Research methodology – scientific literature and public data review. Empirical synthesis of conclusions, suggestions. Findings. The Baltic states have historically been used as locations for transit operations in Northern Europe, serving cargo in the east-west direction. As the geopolitical situation deteriorates rapidly, the volume of cargo for transit operations also decreases. In this situation, regionally, logistics service operators have to provide optimal conditions for ensuring transit cargo flows. Research limitations. In order to be able to look at transit flow as closely as possible, the authors focused on the dynamics of cargo turnover in the largest ports of the Baltic states, assuming that the amount of local consumption in them is an insignificant part. Practical implications. Research data and conclusions further will be used as part of PhD thesis: “Business logistics process model for increasing competitiveness”. Novelty/value of research. Transit logistics creates significant value in the GDP of Baltic states, hence all events to improve competitiveness of industry are supportive.