DIGITALIZATION OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT IN UZBEKISTAN: CURRENT STATUS, CHALLENGES, AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS

Abstract

This article examines the digitalization of logistics management in Uzbekistan, focusing on its current status, major challenges, and перспективные направления развития. The study analyzes the role of digital technologies in transforming logistics processes, including transportation management, warehousing, cargo tracking, customs procedures, and information exchange among supply chain participants. Particular attention is paid to the adoption of electronic platforms, automated control systems, cloud technologies, big data tools, and digital communication solutions aimed at increasing efficiency, transparency, and service quality in the logistics sector. The article evaluates the present level of logistics digitalization in Uzbekistan in the context of economic modernization, infrastructure development, and integration into regional and global trade networks. It is argued that digital transformation in logistics can significantly reduce operational costs, improve delivery speed, strengthen monitoring capabilities, and increase the competitiveness of national logistics systems. At the same time, the study identifies several barriers, including insufficient technological infrastructure, uneven digital readiness, regulatory limitations, cybersecurity risks, and a shortage of qualified specialists. The findings indicate that sustainable digitalization of logistics management in Uzbekistan requires coordinated institutional reforms, investment in technological capacity, and the development of digital competencies. The article offers practical recommendations for shaping effective development strategies in the field of logistics digital transformation.