AN ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE’S LOGISTICS SECTOR

The article discusses the state of Ukraine’s logistics system before and after the full-scale invasion, highlighting disruptions to transport routes, infrastructure damage, and labor shortages. It notes a decline in freight transport in 2022, followed by gradual recovery in 2023-2024, with a focus on rail transport and combined logistics schemes. The use of the Danube Transport Corridor and the restoration of container transport to Ukrainian ports by international companies are mentioned, indicating an increase in trust in Ukraine’s maritime logistics. The analysis also highlights the need for digital transformation in logistics, particularly the implementation of modern management systems to improve efficiency amid the rapid growth of e-commerce and demand for fulfillment services. The article also addresses the social and environmental aspects of logistics transformation during wartime, focusing on the labor crisis due to mobilization and migration, new trends like retraining programs for women, and the use of AI to reduce physical workloads. It highlights environmental challenges from military actions and the potential for 'green logistics' as a key area for sustainable industry development. Strategic directions for the development of Ukraine's logistics market are presented, including several aspects such as the need to restore and modernize infrastructure, which is the foundation for the stable functioning of the industry, technological re-equipment, and the digitalization of logistics processes to enhance efficiency and transparency of operations. Particular attention is paid to the development of human capital, including the retraining of staff and updating educational programs. Moreover, the article highlights the need to eco-modernize logistics operations through energy-efficient solutions and reducing the carbon footprint, as well as the development of transshipment complexes and container transport. The importance of restoring ferry services and developing consolidated cargo delivery to adapt to new conditions is also emphasized. A key part of the strategic development is the integration into the European regulatory space and the expansion of presence in international markets, which will strengthen the position of Ukrainian companies in global supply chains. As a result, all these directions will contribute to the transition of Ukrainian logistics from adaptation to the stage of strategic renewal, opening up new prospects for development both domestically and internationally.