Priorities for the development of logistics infrastructure in Ukraine

Abstract

The article explores the current state and prospects for the development of Ukraine's logistics infrastructure, focusing on its key components, challenges, and strategic directions for transformation under modern challenges such as war and economic instability. The primary goal of the study is to identify the priorities and strategic directions for the development of Ukraine’s logistics infrastructure to enhance its competitiveness and integration into global supply chains. The research employs a systematic approach, which includes analyzing the current state of logistics infrastructure and applying strategic planning methods to determine key development priorities. The analysis is based on the SWOT methodology, enabling the assessment of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Ukraine’s logistics system. The article identifies three key strategic vectors for the development of the logistics sector: fostering economic growth by strengthening the domestic market, expanding the logistics services market, and realizing the country's transit potential. Particular attention is given to measures such as containerization of freight transport, integration of Ukraine’s railway network into the European system, development of multimodal transport hubs, modernization of internal infrastructure, and adaptation of logistics processes to the standards of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The results obtained can be applied in the formation of a national strategy for the development of Ukraine’s transport and logistics infrastructure, as well as in the activities of enterprises engaged in international transportation and logistics services. The implementation of the proposed measures will contribute to Ukraine's integration into international supply chains, optimization of logistics costs, improvement of trade operations efficiency, and unlocking the country's transit potential. The proposed approach ensures a balance between immediate solutions and long-term infrastructure initiatives, which are essential for the stable development of Ukraine’s logistics system.