THE NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF APPLYING THE LOGISTIC SYSTEM IN THE EXPORT OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

Аннотация

This article analyzes the relevance and economic efficiency of implementing logistics systems in the process of exporting fruit and vegetable products. It highlights that the development of logistics infrastructure serves to maintain product quality, reduce transportation costs, and increase the competitiveness of entering foreign markets. The analysis is enriched with statistical data and practical cases based on the experience of Uzbekistan. In addition, the prospects for theapplication ofadvanced foreign experiences and logistics technologies are also considered. Keywords: logistics, export, fruit and vegetable products, logistics centers, storage system, transportation, international market. 1.Introduction. Uzbekistan's agricultural sector, in particular fruit and vegetable growing, has been gaining great potential in terms of export potential in recent years. Uzbekistan has a significant page1410 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue06,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai competitive advantage in this area due to its natural and climatic conditions, water resources, and labor resources. However, the weakness of the logistics system in preparing products for export negatively affects the competitiveness of products. Logistics is involved in all stages of the export process - from harvesting to storage, packaging, customs clearance and delivery, it plays an important role in the chain. Therefore, the development of logistics infrastructure and the use of modern storage and transportation technologies are becoming an urgent issue. Fruit and vegetable products are one of the most important and promising areas of the agricultural sector. Because these products play asignificant role in ensuring food security ofthepopulation, meeting the requirements of healthy nutrition, and most importantly, increasing the export potential of the state. In particular, due to the favorable climatic conditions of the Republic of Uzbekistan, there is an opportunity to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables throughout most oftheyear, which requires the systematic development of theexportofthese products. 2.Analysisofliterature on thetopic. In world experience, agrologistics is considered an integral part ofthe export system. UNCTAD and FAO reports emphasize the importance of logistics in exports, especially for products with a short shelf life. For example, in the European Union, the refrigerated transport system for agricultural products exported accounts for 40–50% of the total logistics investment. In local studies (Saidov, 2022; Rahimova, 2023), ensuring the continuity of logistics chains, storage conditions and transport efficiency are indicated as the main problems in agro-export. In addition, the importance of digital technologies (GPS, blockchain, IT) in the development of logistics systems is increasing. The logistics system is of great strategic importance in the export of fruit and vegetable products. The World Bank (World Bank, 2023) reports that logistics efficiency directly affects export and import prices. In particular, the presenceof acold chain logistics system in food products ensures their high-quality delivery (Kumar & Barman, 2022). Local studies (Juraev, 2021; Karimov, 2023) emphasize the consistent development of logistics infrastructure in Uzbekistan, in particular, the "Tashkent Logistics Center", "Angren" and "Navoi" free economic zones play an important role in this regard. However, the lack of storage, sorting, and containerization capabilities in the export of fruit and vegetable products is cited as an existing problem. 3.Research methodology. The article uses statistical analysis, comparative analysis, expert interviews, analysis of regulatory and legal documents, and monographic observation methods. In particular, data from the State Statistics Committee, the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade, customs authorities, and private companies engaged in export were used. The main focus is on determining thedirect impact ofthelogistics system onexport efficiency. 4.Analysisandmainresults. Year after year, the volume of exports is steadily growing, which means that Uzbekistan is making significant progress in the export of fruits and vegetables. At the same time, logistics costs are relatively decreasing, which indicates that exporters are using the logistics system more effectively. The opposite direction between these two indicators (exports are increasing, costs are decreasing) is the result of the modernization of the logistics system, infrastructure page1411 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue06,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai development and improvements in management. As the logistics system improves, export volumes are increasing, and l