Formation Mechanism of Logistics Cluster in Belarus

A relatively small number of large industrial enterprises and major exporting companies has a dominant position in the market and determines the corresponding demand for transport services. Logistics activity in the country is one of the growth points of the economic system. One of the ways for increasing the efficiency of logistics activities in agriculture and food transport management sectors in Belarus is the creation of logistics clusters. The article proposes a methodological approach to the formation of logistics cluster in the region. The approach is based on three phases of work: identification of a cluster, evaluation logistics rents and logistic potential of the region, where the cluster is located. This allows assessing the expedience of cluster formation and its subsequent development. This process is connected with agriculture and food processing activity.