Communications - Scientific letters of the University of Zilina X:X | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2026.030

Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: New Opportunities for Economic Growth in the Logistics Industry

Nelli Akylbekova ORCID...1,*, Bin Zhang ORCID...2, Congcong Liu ORCID...3, Yujie Liu ORCID...2, Yi Zhuo ORCID...3
1 Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Institute of Management and Business, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
2 Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
3 Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

To remain competitive, authorities had to apply artificial intelligence, especially in logistics. This study’s aim was to examine how the digital transformation and artificial intelligence create new opportunities for economic growth in the logistics industry, with a particular focus on Kyrgyzstan. Implementation remains low. Policies aim to develop the sector but are insufficient for international competitiveness. The AI can address logistical challenges, optimize routes, improve management, and reduce costs. The key issues - low digitalization, shortage of specialists, and weak infrastructure - can be mitigated through sound policies. The results provide insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders on leveraging AI and digital transformation to boost economic performance in logistics.

Keywords: Big Data, transport sector, innovations, tools, public policy
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The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

Received: January 20, 2026; Accepted: May 6, 2026; Prepublished online: May 6, 2026 

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