Issues and limitations of implementing digital tools in international trade logistics

A comprehensive analysis of the issues and limitations of implementing digital tools in international logistics has been conducted in order to identify key factors hindering their effective use in global supply chains. Special attention has been paid to the study of institutional, technological, and organizational barriers that arise in the process of digital transformation of logistics systems. The methodological basis of the study consists of methods of systematic and comparative analysis, as well as the synthesis of data from scientific publications, analytical reports of international organizations, and specialized research in digital economy and logistics. As the analysis result, it has been found that, despite the widespread use of digital tools, including electronic document management, corporate information systems, and analytical tools, their potential is not fully realized. It has been shown that this is due to the legal regulation fragmentation, the lack of unified standards for data exchange, insufficient integration of information systems of supply chain participants, as well as significant differences in the level of enterprises’ digital maturity. Additionally, it has been revealed that cyber risks and limitations related to the human factor have a significant impact on the effectiveness of digitalization. It has been concluded that the digital transformation of international logistics requires an integrated and coordinated approach that includes not only technological infrastructure development, but also institutional coordination at the international level aimed at harmonizing standards and improving the efficiency of interaction among participants in logistics processes.

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