Article

Received 02.11.2025

Revised 27.02.2026

Accepted 26.03.2026

Published 05.04.2026

Retrieved from Vol. 30, No. 1, 2026

Pages 79 -87

Tochyhin, M., & Hulchak, O. (2026). Innovative approaches to rebuilding the logistics infrastructure of Ukraine. The National Transport University Bulletin, 30(1), 79-87. https://doi.org/10.33744/2308-6645-2026-1-30-79-87

Innovative approaches to rebuilding the logistics infrastructure of Ukraine

Maxim Tochyhin Oksana Hulchak

The article was devoted to the analysis of modern innovative approaches to the restoration of the logistics infrastructure of Ukraine in the context of post-war recovery and global changes in the world economy. The object of research was the processes of restoring the transport and logistics infrastructure of Ukraine, taking into account modern technological and organisational solutions. The purpose of the study was to identify key strategies and technologies for the reconstruction of the country’s logistics system, taking into account digitalisation, environmental sustainability and integration into the European transport network. The research methods included mathematical modelling of traffic flows, analysis of current logistics trends, the use of multi-agent systems for route optimisation, and an empirical study of international experience. The article discussed the main challenges associated with the restoration of logistics infrastructure and identified ways to overcome them. In particular, it was proposed to use urban microhubs to optimise the delivery of goods in cities, to introduce digital technologies (Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, blockchain) to improve the efficiency of logistics processes, and to develop multimodal transportation. Based on modelling using Simulation of Urban Mobility, the effectiveness of the proposed approaches to reduce traffic load, cut costs, and reduce CO₂ emissions was demonstrated. The results of the article can be used by public authorities, transport companies and logistics operators to develop a strategy for the restoration and modernisation of Ukraine’s logistics infrastructure. Forecast assumptions about the development of the research object were related to the further introduction of intelligent transport systems and digital technologies in the field of logistics, the creation of innovative logistics clusters, and the integration of Ukraine into European transport corridors

digitalisation; multimodal transportation; urban microhubs; route optimisation; transport technologies
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