International Transport Systems Research Articles

Трематоды рода Apophallus (Trematoda: Heterophyidae) в фауне многоклеточных паразитов Perca fluviatilis (Perciformes, Actinopterygii) в дельте Волги

The living conditions of aquatic organisms in the Volga-Caspian Sea Shipping Canal are determined by a high level of complex multifactor anthropogenic load. As a link in a unified international transport system, the canal serves as an invasive corridor for the settlement of alien organisms, including parasites. The fauna of multicellular parasites Perca fluviatilis (Perciformes) in the canal area was studied. 6 taxa of parasitic organisms have been registered. The nematode Eustrongylides excisus occupies a dominant position in the fauna of macroparasites P. fluviatilis. An alien trematode, Apophallus muehlingi, was discovered associated with the invasive mollusk Lithoglyphus naticoides; the parasite has the status of a codominant species. A specific parasite widely distributed in perch fish populations in the Volga delta, Apophallus donicus, has not been registered. The high degree of invasion of perch by A. muehlingi during the three-year study period indicates the stability of the parasitic subsystem “A. muehlingi – P. fluviatilis”, previously uncharacteristic for this host species in the lower reaches of the Volga. Currently, more favorable conditions have developed for the invasion of perch A. muehlingi than A. donicus in certain areas of the Volga delta. Thus, structural changes were found in the host-parasite relationships systems of the trematodes of the genus Apophallus, which appear in the form of a partial restructuring of the species and host structure of the fauna of macroparasites P. fluviatils in the investigated area of the river. This situation is determined by factors that are largely anthropogenic in nature – changes in the living conditions of hosts and parasites, caused by a combination of fluctuations in the level of the Caspian Sea and the discharge of the Volgograd hydroelectric station, intensive shipping (large volume of cargo transportation) and high fishing pressure. The most likely significant additional factor of changes in the nature of infection of P. fluviatils by trematodes of the genus Apophallus is currently a decrease in the stocks of populations of some massive species of cyprinid fish – the second intermediate hosts of A. muehlingi, for which the parasite is defined as specific.

Trading locomotives between the USA and Japan: Okura & Co. at the beginning of the twentieth century

Abstract This article examines international transactions related to steam locomotives at the beginning of the twentieth century while focusing on Japanese trading companies. In particular, it considers in detail how Japanese trading companies acquired the knowledge and know-how of locomotive trading to carry out their business transactions through a case study of Okura & Co.'s New York branch office. The analysis highlights the following three factors that supported Okura's locomotive trade in New York: first, the company took advantage of business opportunities by collecting information through networks of Japanese contacts in New York and local experts; second, it utilised social and technological infrastructure, including international communication lines, transportation, and financial systems, as key fundamentals of its overseas activities; third, a former oyatoi (hired foreigner) played a critical role as its consulting engineer. In particular, the overseas activities of Japanese trading companies drew heavily on formerly hired foreign engineers, whose technological knowledge and networks became an essential route of knowledge transfer in cross-regional commercial management. These will contribute to the evolution of history related to the starting points of global activities of Japanese trading companies.

Conflict of lien laws relating to the sale of abandoned goods carried by multimodal transport in Ethiopia

Background: Inland dry ports in Ethiopia serve as extended destinations for goods transported by sea, especially under the international multimodal transport system, to fulfil customs formalities. Ethiopia’s multimodal transport law gives carriers lien rights to detain cargo and documents to recover all sums payable under multimodal contracts. However, the country’s customs law gives customs the right to sell abandoned goods by auction and collect duties and taxes before any other payments are made.Objectives: This study critically examines current regulations and practices relating to carriers’ lien rights to recover uncollected charges on goods abandoned at inland dry ports.Method: A qualitative case study design is used to analyse the challenges and provide solutions for multimodal transport operators dealing with abandoned goods at inland terminals.Results: A major reason for abandonment is that the proceeds of sales of abandoned goods are insufficient to pay for taxes and logistics expenses. The Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise has lost an estimated 1.5 million USD annually from abandoned containers in multimodal transport.Conclusion: Based on the legislation and court of appeal precedents presented in this paper, multimodal transport operators’ uncollected charges should take priority over tax and duties for the proceeds of selling abandoned goods. As Ethiopia is a landlocked country, it needs to resolve this issue to ameliorate its multimodal transport system.Contribution: This paper suggests revising existing regulations and practices relating to unclaimed goods at inland terminals to recoup logistics costs ahead of tax. This will facilitate multimodal transport services’ use of inland terminals as extended destinations of seaports.

До питання розвитку транспортних перевезень у регіональному аспекті

Today, globalization trends are becoming evident both in Ukraine and in the world. This approach is aimed at increasing urbanization and the development of agglomerations. Therefore, the issues of development of the transport industry of Ukraine in the regional aspect remain relevant. At the same time, it should be noted that modern multimodal transport networks have their own specific structure. A typical multimodal transport network includes modern components of such elements of the network of such types of transport as road, rail, air, river, sea. The authors identified multimodal transport hubs in the structure of the transport system of Ukraine, analyzed their efficiency in terms of freight and passenger transport. It has been established that the existing distribution of cargo and passenger transportation by modes of transport indicates a certain priority of the use of road transport for all types of communication. At the same time, it should be noted that the automobile mode of transport today in Ukraine and the world is not an example of efficient and economical use of energy resources, has a significant share of the environmental load among other modes of transport, and is not always the objectively optimal option for transporting goods and passengers according to the criteria of reliability, economy and delivery terms. Thus, given that the transport industry of any region, country and at the global level is an important component of the economy, attracts a large number of specialists and affects the pace of development of other sectors of the economy, it is necessary to carefully study the development of this industry at all levels of operation and constantly to direct its development along vectors that constantly change over time. The transport industry at the regional level should also be noted as the basis for building a developed and efficient transport industry in the country. The modern development of the international transport system shows that the gateway or hub can perform the functions of modal and intermodal convergence. Especially if it is a combination of two or more operating modes of different systems. At the same time, the currently operating structures of regional multimodal networks unite the main gateways (hubs), which ensures connection to the international transport system through the sea-land-air interface.

Possibilities of Air Transport Cluster Formation in Georgia

Aerial transport is one of the fastest and dynamically developing sectors of the world economy and holds an increasingly extremely strong position in the global transport system every year. The international air transport system consists not only of international airlines and airports but also of the states that connect with each other on international airlines and ensure communication in the area of air transportation, as well as for efficient operation and safety. International transport network currently includes all geographic regions and more than 150 countries of the world. The geopolitical location and transit function of Georgia itself create the country’s natural competition preferred. By creating a competitive transport and logistic system, the country has the real opportunity to become part of the global transport system. The transport system is a collection of all kinds of vehicles (maritime, air, traffic, railroad, railroad, pipelines) requiring a complex approach and simultaneous management. This implies the coordinated development of vehicles, cooperation between the state and the private sectors, development of unified transport s policy and strategy that will promote complex development of transport infrastructure. This is best accomplished in an economic cluster that will certainly accelerate the efficient functioning of the sector. Keywords: air-transport cluster, transport infrastructure, transit function, transport logistics.

ՀՀ տրանսպորտային համակարգի վերլուծությունը և տարանցիկ տրանսպորտային ուղիների զարգացման հեռանկարները / The Analysis of the Transport System of RA and Prospects of the Development of Transit Transport Routes

Nowadays, advanced transport systems and logistics infrastructures have a significant role and importance in the prospective development of any country's economy, expansion of foreign economic relations. The aim of the scientific article is to analyze the international transport corridors of RA and present their development opportunities, along with possible ways of integration with the international transport system. To achieve this goal, the task was set to highlight the problems hindering the involvement of RA in international transport programs and the regional transport system.

Application of LEED green rating systems in infrastructure of airport complexes

The main trends in the development of airport complexes in the international transport system includegrowingeco-movement and measures to reduce harmful emissions and greening their infrastructure. There are modern green rating systems for certification of green buildings and constructive objects, which equally impose requirements on the transport system. Along with them, there is anAirport Carbon Accreditation Programfocused only on airport complexes. It contains 6 levels and aims to minimize the negative impact of airport complexes, reducing the carbon footprint. This factor, according to scientists, is the root cause of global climate change. In addition to reducing emissions, measures are being taken to switch to renewable energy sources. This is very important because the energy and water consumption of this infrastructure is high.

이산화탄소 수출입과 입법과제

On October 28, 2020, Korea announced a 2050 carbon neutral plan, and on December 7 and 15, the “2050 Carbon Neutral Strategy”, “2050 Long-Term Low Carbon Development Strategy (LEDS), and ”2030 National Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target (NDC)“ were finalized, and in May 2021, the ”2050 Carbon Neutrality Commission“ was established directly under the president. In the ”2050 Carbon Neutral Strategy,“ Korea noted that ”Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology (hereinafter referred to as “CCUS technology”) can reduce large-scale carbon dioxide emitted from fossil fuels in developing technologies that can lay the foundation for a carbon-neutral society. At that time, on June 15, 2021, the government proposed a roadmap for technological innovation of carbon dioxide capture and utilization (CCU) as a cooperation between related ministries. As such, carbon dioxide is not just a substance subject to reduction, but the treatment of carbon dioxide, which is inevitable to be emitted, has resulted in creating economic value through CCUS technology. For example, it has secured commercial-scale coal power generation applicable technology due to long-term demonstration of coal power generation collection facilities. In terms of storage, it is the world's third successful injection of underground carbon dioxide. In March, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced in a joint press release, “We accepted the revision of the London Protocol to export carbon dioxide streams through the improvement of the system using overseas marine storage.” In line with these changes, South Korea needs to prepare international transactions and transportation systems. Therefore, this study aims to examine what legislative challenges Korea faces in relation to carbon dioxide imports and exports and how to cope with relations with other countries.

이산화탄소 수출입과 입법과제

On October 28, 2020, Korea announced a 2050 carbon neutral plan, and on December 7 and 15, the “2050 Carbon Neutral Strategy”, “2050 Long-Term Low Carbon Development Strategy (LEDS), and ”2030 National Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target (NDC)“ were finalized, and in May 2021, the ”2050 Carbon Neutrality Commission“ was established directly under the president. In the ”2050 Carbon Neutral Strategy,“ Korea noted that ”Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology (hereinafter referred to as “CCUS technology”) can reduce large-scale carbon dioxide emitted from fossil fuels in developing technologies that can lay the foundation for a carbon-neutral society. At that time, on June 15, 2021, the government proposed a roadmap for technological innovation of carbon dioxide capture and utilization (CCU) as a cooperation between related ministries. As such, carbon dioxide is not just a substance subject to reduction, but the treatment of carbon dioxide, which is inevitable to be emitted, has resulted in creating economic value through CCUS technology. For example, it has secured commercial-scale coal power generation applicable technology due to long-term demonstration of coal power generation collection facilities. In terms of storage, it is the world's third successful injection of underground carbon dioxide. In March, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced in a joint press release, “We accepted the revision of the London Protocol to export carbon dioxide streams through the improvement of the system using overseas marine storage.” In line with these changes, South Korea needs to prepare international transactions and transportation systems. Therefore, this study aims to examine what legislative challenges Korea faces in relation to carbon dioxide imports and exports and how to cope with relations with other countries.

ÇEVRE DOSTU TEKNOLOJİLER, SİVİL HAVACILIK VE ÇEVRE KALİTESİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİSİ: PANEL EŞİK DEĞER REGRESYON ANALİZİ

The civil aviation sector is an important type of transportation that connects millions of people, stimulates tourism, and accelerates commercial change, stimulating the economy and bringing cultures together. Especially the speed and the economic power it provides carries the air transportation to the top ranks compared to other types. With the rapid growth of the airline service sector, the issue of climate change attracts more attention due to its increasing negative effects on humans and the earth. Making the national and international air transport system more efficient in order to meet the future demand, the solution is also complex, as the reduction of noise and emissions will affect many stakeholders. Achieving the stated environmental targets of air transport depends on key criteria-based success factors and global efforts. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of civil air transport on environmental quality. Whether the innovation activities aimed at reducing the climate change related to transportation change the relationship between civil air transportation and environmental quality was examined with the Panel Threshold Value Regression Model between 1979 and 2019 for selected developed European countries. The results show that when technologies that reduce climate change in transportation pass a certain threshold value, the negative impact on the environmental quality of civil air transport disappears.

ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНО-ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНІ ЗАСАДИ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ ВИДІВ ТРАНСПОРТУ В СИСТЕМІ МІЖНАРОДНИХ ВАНТАЖНИХ ПЕРЕВЕЗЕНЬ ТА ПРИ ПЕРЕТИНІ МИТНОГО КОРДОНУ УКРАЇНИ

The article considers the nature, specifics, forms and methods of interaction of transport modes in cargo transportation. The role of the main components of cargo transportation system in ensuring the process of interaction of transport modes in international traffic is determined. The main technological operations of multimodal transport terminals are clearly defined. They are grouped by the functions in ensuring the maximum efficiency of main transportation, provision of transportation services, provision of cargo handling services, cargo and transport flows management. A comprehensive analysis of the interaction of transport modes in the system of international transport corridors (ITC) passing through the territory of Ukraine, like: Trans-European Transport Corridor №5 (railway and road section), Trans-European Transport Corridor №9 (railway and road section), ITC Baltic Sea - Black Sea (railway and road section), TRACECA (railway, road, water section), Europe-Asia (railway and road section) was carried out. The priority directions of international transport corridors development are determined. The results of the study of the main technological operations of multimodal transport terminals as key objects of direct transfer of goods from one mode of transport to another are presented. The issues of harmonization of customs activities and common transit procedures with generally accepted norms and standards of European law are studied. The factors that determine the losses of Ukraine’s transit flows through international transport corridors are identified. The important tasks of the plan for the development of Ukraine’s international cargo transportation system are highlighted.

The Effectiveness of Research and Development in the Field of Transport and Space Systems in Russia: Analysis of Publication Activity

The aim of the study. Federal target program “Research and development in priority areas of development of the scientific and technological complex of Russia for 2014-2021” defines transport and space systems as a priority area of strategic importance for the country’s economy. The aim of the work is to study the state of research and development in the field of study and development of transport and space systems based on performance analysis, as well as to compare the effectiveness of scientific activities of educational organizations of higher education and scientific organizations in this area.Materials and methods. The information base of the study was statistical data and analytical information reflecting the state of research and development in the field of study and development of transport and space systems. The methodological base of the study is statistical methods of information analysis: analysis of variance, testing of statistical hypotheses, non-parametric criteria for comparing samples, analysis of time series, structural analysis.Results and discussion. The article reflects the results of the Institute for the Study of Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences monitoring the scientific potential of organizations conducting research and development in the priority area of scientific and technological development “Connectedness of the territory of the Russian Federation through the creation of intelligent transport and telecommunication systems, as well as the occupation and retention of leadership positions in the creation of international transport and logistics systems, the development and use of outer space and air space, the World Ocean, the Arctic and Antarctic”. This publication, in particular, analyzes the effectiveness of research and development in the priority area “Transport and space systems”.As a result of the analysis, conclusions were drawn about the main directions and trends of research and development in the field of studying and developing transport and space systems in Russia for the period 2015-2019. With the help of methods of dispersion analysis, nonparametric criteria, etc., a comparison was made of the effectiveness of scientific activity of educational organizations of higher education and scientific organizations.The analysis showed that international publishing analytical systems occupy a greater weight in the volume of publications compared to the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI).Researchers of educational organizations of higher education have 5 times more publications than employees of scientific organizations, which can be explained by overestimated requirements for positions of faculty and the formation of “garbage” articles. In terms of citation, 2017 was the most successful year for Russian researchers in the field of transport and space systems. At the same time, the citation of researchers from educational organizations was 3-3.5 times higher in international publications and twice as high in RSCI publications. Scientific organizations in the field of scientific, design, technological works show much greater effectiveness and efficiency compared to educational institutions of higher education. For the period 2015-2019 a trend towards a decrease in the results of intellectual activity was revealed for all organizations under consideration.The analysis also showed the low performance of small innovative enterprises in this priority area for the period 2015-2019. In Russia, they have not received proper development. Dispersion analysis, testing of statistical hypotheses using nonparametric methods made it possible to compare the results of the activities of scientific organizations and organizations of higher education.Conclusions. Thus, one of the ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of science in Russia can be attributed to the revival of the system of research institutes, the activities of which would be aimed at meeting the specific scientific needs of the state.

Assessment of Cybersecurity Risks: Maritime Automated Piloting Process

A modern society is a combination of several critical infrastructures, of which international and national maritime transportation systems are essential parts. Digitalization makes it possible to increase levels of autonomy in maritime systems. It also means fully existing cyberenvironments in maritime processes. In cyberenvironments, it is crucial there is trustable information communication between system elements of the process, alongside the usability, reliability, and integrity of systems data in the operating environment. In order to develop maritime autonomy in Finland the Sea4Value / Fairway (S4VF) research program has been developed. At the first stage of the program, the main goal is to create automated fairway piloting feature in the near future. An automated remote piloting process, “ePilotage,” will be a complex system of systems entity. This paper provides a research approach to investigating the cybersecurity risks at the system levels of process. It emphasizes the importation of comprehensive risk assessment to increase the cybersecurity of fairway operations. The findings of the study are located in cybersecurity risks in critical information flows between the main system blocks of the fairway process. The research question is “How can the cybersecurity risks of automated remote fairway operations be evaluated?” The main findings are related to the probabilities of the risks in all levels of process stakeholders’ responsibilities. Risk assessment methodology, that has been described, is based on attack probabilities against probabilities to defend actions of adversarial in use of communication technologies. Risks assessment factors have been identified and the risk assessment tool have been proposed.

Sea-land interdependence and delimitation of port hinterland-foreland structures in the international transportation system

Acknowledging that sea-land intermodal integration and transshipment are core transformations of the contemporary international logistic system, we study the spatial and functional structure of a port system across land and sea in this context. Previous port-driven regional development models have focused only on landside port-hinterland spatial structures in the local vicinity of ports, not seaside inter-port connections together. By revisiting the concepts of port triptych and hinterland-foreland continuum, we argue that the spatial structure of a port system should consider both flows to and from ports together when tracing spatial structures of hinterlands and forelands. Incorporating the network-based analytical model of the nonparametric weighted stochastic blockmodel, we study the global-scale structures of hinterlands and forelands under integrated landside-seaside freight flow dynamics. We investigate the network block structures of cargo shipping routes between Europe and the United States based on micro-level shipping flow data. We find a rich and meaningful collection of different network blocks of hinterlands, feeder and hub ports, and forelands that mirror the functional division of logistic processes across space, the interdependent relationships between hinterlands and forelands along a logistical continuum.

Specific characteristics of seaports development in the context of digitalization: international experience and conclusions

The article focuses on the study of specific characteristics of seaports development under conditions of digitalization. The article aims to study features of the development of the international seaport under digitalization to implement the best achievements in Ukraine. The main research method was a systemic-structural approach used to examine seaport digitalization as a part of a logistics chain, including horizontal and vertical links between its elements. To achieve an effective digital transformation, we also used the above method. It helped to study how the factors determined during the study of international practices and possible innovations influence the object under study. The practices, which are of interest for Ukraine and other developing countries, were identified based on the international experience in seaports development under digitalization. The main strategic directions for the digital transformations of the above infrastructural objects were suggested. They involve increasing seaport competitiveness and their effectiveness in the framework of the international transport system. The directions are of interest for public authorities of the governmental and regional levels (while establishing the digitalization policy in the area of sea transport) and the port administrations (while making justified strategic decisions for their development).

Economic problems of the Russian transport system development

The paper considers the main economic problems of the Russian transport system development, defines the role of transport in the development of the national economy. The features of the development of the national transport system within the framework of integration into the international transport system are highlighted. The authors analyzed the main performance indicators of all modes of transport. The negative consequences of the pandemic on the development of the Russian transport system are presented. Proposals for its improvement have been developed.

МІЖНАРОДНИЙ ТРАНСПОРТНО-ЛОІГСТИЧНИЙ БІЗНЕС В СИСТЕМІ МІЖНАРОДНОЇ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ

The article analyzes the current trends of the international transport and logistics business in the system of international economic security. The development of the integration of the world economy and the globalization of business contribute to the creation of international logistics systems and global supply chains. The article highlights the main directions of increasing the efficiency of supply chain management and indicates the sources of increasing the efficiency of this process. The key negative aspects that prevent the effective functioning of international transport and logistics systems have been identified. A comparison is made between the traditional approach to production and the logistic approach, when the manufacturer starts production only when a specific order is received. The inventory management system of the seller is characterized. An overview of modern trends in the international transport and logistics business was carried out, in particular: increasing turnover while shortening delivery times, increasing investments in logistics startups by venture funds, customization, the use of multimodal transport and logistics centers, ecological logistics, etc. The main directions in which digital logistics centers can help logistics companies to achieve success are determined, in particular, it was determined that success will be achieved through the use of the method of «postponement» or «delayed product differentiation», the organization of e-commerce logistics, containerization, increasing the share of direct express deliveries from the producer to the consumer, bypassing intermediaries and intermediate warehouses, electronic exchange of data and various information, the growth of the agricultural machinery market, the use of multimodal transport and logistics centers, as well as clear planning of supply chains, flexibility, management of stocks and volumes. Also, a hypothesis was put forward about the emergence of a new term «logtech company», which includes not only the creation of new technologies, but also new logistics business models based on the joint use (shared use) of transportation.

ТРАНСПОРТНО-ЛОГІСТИЧНА ІНТЕГРАЦІЯ УКРАЇНИ ЗІ СВІТОВОЮ ТРАНСПОРТНОЮ СИСТЕМОЮ НА ПРИКЛАДІ ПРИДНІПРОВСЬКОГО ЕКОНОМІЧНОГО РАЙОНУ

The relevance of the study is supported by the fact that the domestic modern, developed transport and logistics system contributes to the extension of foreign trade relations and socio-economic progress of both individual regions and the country as a whole. The purpose of the article is to analyze the state of the transport and logistics system of the Dnieper River economic region and, using its case, formulate recommendations on the transport and logistics integration of Ukraine into the world transport system. The dynamics of freight transportation, transport and logistics system and transport infrastructure of the Dnieper economic region (the cases of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts) are analyzed. An approach to the development of the domestic transport sector and recommendations for the transport and logistics integration of Ukraine with the world transport system are formed. It is determined that the creation of transport and logistics clusters as one of the main conditions for stimulating the socio-economic progress of the country, regions and individual enterprises is promising at the meso-level or at the level of the economic region. It is proved that the Dnieper economic region has sufficient transport and logistics infra- structure, which can be the basis for the creation of a regional transport and logistics cluster. The formation of such a transport and logistics cluster can be the foundation and model for the creation of similar clusters in other economic regions of Ukraine. The study notes that the optimal growth area of the transport sector of Ukraine is the creation of a multidisciplinary and multifunctional integrated transport and logistics system, which will ensure the integration of the domestic transport complex into international transport and logistics systems. The transport and logistics integration of Ukraine and the world transport system should be aimed at increasing transit through the country, which requires the development of logistics complexes within the country according to international standards, the organization of a system of national transport corridors of the appropriate level and thus the attraction of domestic and external (international) sources of financing. The above requires the development and implementation of measures aimed at protecting the national interests of Ukraine in the system of international transport corridors.

OPTIMIZATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MULTIMODAL CONTAINER TRANSPORTATION

The development of international cargo transportation has been relevant since the emergence of the international division of labor. Billions of tons of goods of various names, values and volumes are transported across the borders of the Russian Federation every year. This paper examines the Eurasian Economic Union international transportation system, its transport system integration, and the formation of a common transport space. The authors analyzed the international transport market state and conditions and the level of containerization. The transport system is considered the country's economy "circulatory system", which makes it a key link in the implementation of economic reforms in the country. The transport industry has social significance, which also determines the specifics of the phased market transformations. The development of international multimodal container transportation is becoming a new trend in the development of the transport service market.

PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOGISTICS SECTOR OF UKRAINE

The article presents the study of the current state of the logistics sector of Ukraine, its problems and prospects for development. Based on the collected statistics, conclusions were made about the situation of the logistics market, the problems it faces and possible directions for further development. The purpose of the study is to show the situation of the modern logistics sector, its problems, as well as prospects for development by analyzing logistics expenditures, the share of export-import logistics services, and the positions of Ukraine in the rate of Logistic Performance Index. From the point of view of transport and logistics, Ukraine occupies a favorable geographical position, as its powerful transport potential takes into account road, rail, sea, river, air and pipeline transport. However, from the viewpoint of the global logistics market, Ukraine continues to be at a disadvantage, yielding to Western countries in conducting international trade in terms of logistics services. Such difference between the favorable geographical location and the insufficiently high level of development of the logistics system does not allow Ukraine to take a leading place in the global economy. In addition, in the context of globalization of international markets and expansion of economic development, the logistics sector of Ukraine needs more and more attention. Hence, only effective solutions can improve the situation. Otherwise, Ukraine risks to get into crisis. Problems of international transport and logistics systems functioning are revealed and the ways to improve the market of logistics services in Ukraine are proposed. Thus, it is more important nowadays to analyze the problems of this sector taking into consideration independent data and identify its prospects. Keywords: logistics sector, logistics market problems, global logistics market, import-export, logistics services.