Location Theories and Logistics in the Global Economy

This article offers a comprehensive study of the evolution of location theory, tracing the path from the classical models of von Thünen and Weber to contemporary new economic geography. The author analyzes how logistics has moved beyond being merely a transportation cost and has become a key element shaping the structure of cities and regions in the era of the network society. The text introduces concepts such as logistical friction and the space of flows, explaining their importance for global supply chains. Particular attention is paid to the typology of urban regions and the social conflicts arising from the material nature of the digital economy. This is essential reading for researchers interested in the integration of material and virtual flows and the impact of critical infrastructure on social justice in the world's transport hubs.