The use various branches of transport on the grain market in Ukraine
The use various branches of transport on the grain market in Ukraine

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the article is to assess the transport potential of the logistic supply of the grain market. In the article, on the basis of the dialectical method of cognition of objective reality and using the comparison technique, the logistic characteristics of railway, automobile, sea and river transport in transportation of grain cargoes in Ukraine are considered. It was determined that the weakest link in railway is the lack of grain wagons, their insufficient technical condition and a low level of rolling stock. That in turn limits the options of other elements of logistics system. The average annual rail route shipment of grain in Ukraine makes only 11% as opposed to 95% in the USA, for example. It leads to increased logistics costs and reduces the duration of grain wagons turnover. Ukraine has favorable conditions and a big potential for marine and river transport but unfortunately it is not used properly. It was established that the problematic issues of automobile shipment are the bad condition of roads. They do not meet international quality standards, and the average speed on the roads is several times lower than in Western European countries. The worst situation is in the rural areas that significantly complicates the logistics system and transporting grain from fields to elevators.

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