Implementation of blockchain technologies in logistics: modern challenges, problems and prospects

The main goal of the study is to substantiate the conceptual aspects of the implementation of blockchain 29 technologies in logistics with argumentation of the main problems and development prospects. A critical and 30 scientific-methodological analysis of existing research in the field of implementation of blockchain technologies 31 allowed us to argue the relevance and relevance of this research. A critical and scientific-methodological analysis 32 of existing research in the field of implementation of blockchain technologies allowed us to argue the relevance 33 and relevance of this research. Current trends in the development of blockchain technologies and their 34 implementation in all areas and types of activities of modern companies at the global level are stated. The key 35 advantages and disadvantages of blockchain technologies are structured. The main directions and types of 36 blockchain technologies with their subsequent implementation in the logistics activities of companies are argued. 37 To argue the specifics of implementing blockchain technologies in logistics and identifying the main problems 38 and development prospects, multidimensional cluster analysis tools were used. The trends in the development of 39 logistics activities in countries around the world based on blockchain technologies are assessed. Formalized main 40 prospects for the development of blockchain technologies in the logistics activities of companies. The main 41 business cases for the use and integration of blockchain technologies in logistics by world-class companies are 42 classified. The obtained research results have their practical value and recommendations for company managers 43 regarding the effective assessment and organization of processes for the implementation of blockchain 44 technologies in the logistics activities of modern companies.