MODERN STATUS AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF MARINE FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION IN UKRAINE

Abstract

Goal. To analyze the state of sea freight transport and to determine the prospects for its development in Ukraine. Method. To solve these problems the author applied system analysis, deduction method, comparison, grouping, abstraction, generalization, methods of economic analysis. Results. Maritime transport is extremely important in providing freight, especially internationally, over long distances, large lots and volumes that do not have a short shelf life. The volume of freight transport in general and maritime transport in particular decreased significantly, which is connected with the crisis in the economy, military aggression by the Russian Federation, annexation of territories, and the severing of economic ties. Maritime freight turnover is also declining, especially internationally, due to the late involvement of investors in updating and modernizing the fleet and adapting it to today's market needs. As a result, the fleet is physically and morally outdated and the competitiveness of domestic carriers is lost. Scientific novelty. On the basis of revealed basic tendencies of sea freight transportation, measures were proposed to support and ensure the development of modern sea freight transport in Ukraine. Practical importance. The dynamics and structure of sea freight transportations in Ukraine in relation to the general indicators of transport, the economic situation in the country are characterized, analytical calculations made based on statistical information are presented. Сonclusions and suggestions can be used not only by maritime transport enterprises, but also by other participants market, researchers interested in this topic.