In 2025, Ukraine’s logistics sector demonstrated its ability to adapt and thrive under any conditions. Despite ongoing challenges, the industry focused on integration with the EU and infrastructure modernization. To assess how the year ended for the logistics sector, what key results can be highlighted, which notable events took place, and what lessons were learned, specialists from Dragon Logistics conducted a thorough analysis.
Key results and events in the logistics sector
Despite wartime conditions, many new logistics operators emerged in 2025. According to statistics from the YC.Market analytics system, as of early October, 260433 companies and individual entrepreneurs were registered in the transport and logistics sector.
Moreover, compared to other industries, the logistics sector led in salary increases for employees. Numerous new vacancies appeared, and given the wartime context, positions traditionally considered male-dominated (dispatcher, logistician, department head) were successfully filled by women.
Several significant events dedicated to logistics took place in Ukraine in 2025. On May 14, Kyiv hosted the Digital Logistics Forum 2025, an event for industry leaders, IT professionals, and e-commerce representatives. This was the fourth event organized for companies interested in optimizing and scaling their operations. Key topics included:
- practical applications of AI;
- IoT (technology connecting physical devices into a single network);
- blockchain implementation;
- TMS, WMS, ERP (software systems for business process management);
- cybersecurity;
- intelligent transport systems, among others.
The Ukrainian Transport Forum 2025 was held in Odesa on June 10. The forum served as a platform for dialogue between business and government. Over 200 participants from various segments of the logistics sector — including industry leaders, insurers, lawyers, investors, and government representatives —discussed solutions to effectively respond to current challenges in the country and the sector:
- changes in customs regulations;
- restructuring cargo transportation under wartime conditions;
- digitalization of infrastructure;
- cooperation with the EU, and more.
On November 5, 2025, Kyiv hosted the Ukrainian Logistics Forum 2025, focused on modernizing warehouse and transport logistics and rapidly adapting to new conditions. Participants shared experiences and insights, sought partners for new business contacts, and explored innovative technologies to address critical challenges.
Conclusions and lessons for the logistics sector
The industry can rapidly transform thanks to modern technologies and the ability to optimize all operational links. Advanced solutions provide businesses with new efficient methods for the delivery and storage of goods and services. Technological innovations are a major factor in competitiveness and sector success, significantly simplifying logistics operations, reducing costs, and lowering service prices for clients.
A study by the international consulting firm McKinsey found that companies actively using innovative technologies in logistics achieve growth of 15–20%. Implementing innovative systems and programs provides several advantages:
- delivery times reduced by up to 40%;
- transportation costs reduced by up to 30%;
- warehouse inventory management efficiency increased by up to 50%.
Among the key insights from Dragon Logistics specialists is that automation and modernization of logistics are essential for business success. In 2026, these processes will expand further. Robotic systems handling routine tasks — such as collection, sorting, and packaging — allow human resources to focus on more complex tasks, optimizing and reducing operational costs.