The UKRAINIAN TRANSPORT FORUM 2026 for professionals in the global transportation market will be held in Odessa
The UKRAINIAN TRANSPORT FORUM 2026 for professionals in the fields of logistics and transportation will take place in Odesa on May 27.
The program includes:
3 panels: safety and systems, AI and digitalization, the global transportation market.
14+ speakers: government representatives, international experts, and market leaders
300+ participants: freight forwarders, carriers, container lines, ports, terminals, freight brokers, agents, and foreign trade participants
ABOUT THE FORUM
UKRAINIAN TRANSPORT FORUM is an industry platform for open dialogue between key players in the logistics, transport, and shipping markets, leading industry associations, importers, exporters, and the public sector.
Here, participants discuss current issues and trends in logistics, transport, infrastructure, and shipping to exchange experiences, jointly address challenges, and shape a sustainable development path for the industry.
The forum is organized by the Association of International Freight Forwarders of Ukraine (AIFU) in partnership with the European Business Association (EBA) and Maritime Days in Odesa (Interlegal).
KEY THEMES
The theme for 2026 is "Resilience. Digitalization. Development"
• How to ensure logistics stability in wartime
• Where are the bottlenecks, and what is holding back the flow
• How AI is transforming operational processes
• NCTS and digital clearance in practice
• How to reduce time and costs right now
• Shipping analytics: how perceptions of the war abroad affect port calls, rates, risks, sanctions, and shipowners’ decisions
• ETS, decarbonization, and the impact on logistics costs
• How businesses make decisions amid instability
AGENDA:
Panel 1. Ukraine’s Transportation System: Security, Infrastructure, Coordination
A systemic view of government priorities, infrastructure capacity, customs operations, and the transport system’s ability to ensure stability under wartime conditions.
Panel 2. AI and Digital Solutions in Logistics
Technologies that are already transforming the market: digital services, AI solutions, and practical tools for improving efficiency.
Panel 3. The Global Shipping Market: Rates, Risks, and New Rules
About the maritime transport market in 2026: rate formation, routes, service frequency, capacity management, ETS, decarbonization, and new environmental requirements.
AUDIENCE
freight forwarding companies
container carriers
seaports and terminals
logistics intermodal hubs
trucking companies
agents
freight brokers
importers / exporters
representatives of government agencies and industry associations
WHAT YOU’LL GET
a clear understanding of where the market
is headed practical solutions you can implement immediately
insights from industry influencers
Join those shaping the logistics market of 2026
All details, the program, speakers, and the registration form are available at the link.
