Rapid assessment of the investment attractiveness of the national center for container cargo transportation

Subject. This article discusses the problems of investing in the railroad freight transportation system's development. Objectives. The article aims to develop an algorithm for assessing the financial results of a large multimodal container operator with a wide network of its own terminals. Methods. For the study, I used the rating method of estimation. Results. The article presents an algorithm for rapid analysis of the operating results of the multimodal container operator and describes the systematized factors that determine the investment attractiveness. It offers an improved methodology for multi-factor monetary assessment using the rating method. Conclusions. The proposed approach is of practical importance for the economic substantiation of the provisions of investment programmes and regional development projects.