Ukraine is working to strengthen export logistics

The government is working to strengthen export logistics with air defense systems and the search for new ways to export goods and services. This was stated by First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko, the press service of the Ministry of Economy reports.

“This is the only way to ensure flexibility and maneuverability in the face of new challenges in order to maintain positive trends,” the statement said.

Svyrydenko reminded that logistics continues to be the key to Ukrainian exports. Despite all the problems and challenges, Ukraine exported 99.8 million tons of goods in 2023. This is 112 thousand tons more than in 2022.

“At the same time, the value of exports was 18.7% less than a year earlier – $35.8 billion. This is one of the lowest figures for the last decade. It was the result of the challenges Ukraine faced last year – border blockades, grain disputes and Russian sabotage of the grain deal. However, thanks to timely and correct decisions, we managed to preserve our export capabilities and continue trading on international markets. Although the losses are quite significant,” Svyrydenko said.

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