This article lists the various interpretations of the concept of the virtual logistics service provider, is determined by the place of virtual logistics providers in the system of classification of logistics operators, given their classification, as well as an analysis of the prospects for their development in the world and Russian economy.
Keywords: logistics operators, virtual logistics providers, logistics informatization and virtualization performance.
The article considers the changes in the field of logistics and supply chain management associated with the development of modern information technologies. These changes are associated with the emergence and widespread in the logistics market virtual logistics providers. Analyzes the practice of formation and development virtual logistics providers, methods and tools to create them. Also shows an example object modeling and projection of a new cognitive form of virtual logistics provider. t shows the projected algorithm of its work and discussed its advantages over the project counterparts operating in other sectors of the economy.
Keywords: logistics, virtual logistics, information technology market of transport and logistics services, supply chain management, virtual logistics providers, object modeling and projecting.