Ensuring the economic security of the port shunting operator based on the growth of the investment potential of the activity

Background: in the conditions of the new geo-economy, the activity of companies -shunting operators of the port, becomes the most important process of the emerging transport and logistics supply chains. Despite the sanctions restrictions on the export and import of a significant range of goods, restrictions on sea transportation by the Russian fleet, lack of cargo insurance and other negative factors, Russian seaports are operating with maximum load. The economic security of the country's transport and logistics system is significantly determined by the efficiency and competitiveness of the activities of port operators. Analytical data on processed goods flows for the period from 2022 to the present and the forecast of the volumes of goods that will be announced for transportation in the next few years indicate an increase in the need for capacities capable of handling cargo in seaports quickly and at an optimal price.

Aim: to ensure the economic security of the shunting operator delivering cargo to seaports, based on the growth of the investment potential of the activity.

Methods: the methodology of the study is based on the analysis of the activities of JSC "POOL Trans" – an organization that provides effective maneuvering work in the MP «Ust-Luga» and uninterrupted handling of cargo traffic at the junction «Railway – Port – Sea», using the main provisions of the rating methods. The information base of the study is based on reports and the regulatory framework of JSC "POOL-Trans".

Results: a system of indicators of investment potential assessment factors was determined with testing on the example of the activities of JSC "POOL Trans", a rating method was applied and tested in addition to the assessment of investment potential, key parameters of investment potential assessment and their compliance with the level of economic security were established.

Conclusion: the study confirms that the change in geo-economics and geopolitics has expanded the understanding of economic security, supplementing it with elements of ensuring transportation under the most severe sanctions restrictions, which is the basis for providing innovative solutions for cargo transshipment that determine the growth potential.