In 2026, international logistics for Ukrainian companies will definitively shift from point-to-point transportation to building resilient supply chains, where Ukraine is not an isolated point but part of new regional and intercontinental corridors. According to experts at Daleth Group, the key task for businesses today is not simply to deliver cargo, but to ensure a predictable outcome within contractual obligations, even in conditions of instability.
China – Europe – Ukraine: The Backbone of Import Supply Chains
The China -> Europe -> Ukraine route remains the core direction for importing equipment, components, electronics, industrial goods, and raw materials. At the same time, in 2026, Ukrainian businesses will increasingly move away from relying on a single fixed route. Instead, several parallel delivery scenarios are developed, allowing supply chains to be quickly adjusted without stopping deliveries.
Ocean freight from China remains the primary solution for large-volume shipments, but the approach to its use is changing. More and more companies choose integrated solutions where the sea leg is immediately combined with road or rail delivery within Europe. This is the operating logic of Maersk services, which helps reduce the number of operational handovers, avoid port congestion, and stabilize delivery timelines with subsequent import into Ukraine.
Turkey and Romania as Key Elements of New Corridors
One of the most practical solutions Daleth Group identifies for Ukrainian businesses in 2026 is integrating Ukraine into new supply chains via Turkey and Romania.
The China -> Turkey -> Europe corridor (rail and multimodal solutions) provides more predictable delivery times for industrial goods and components and allows companies to bypass problematic and congested border points. Turkey effectively serves as a logistics hub between Asia, Europe, and Ukraine, with onward delivery by road or rail.
The Romanian route in 2026 is used for both imports into and exports from Ukraine. It becomes a stable alternative during peak periods and helps maintain control over timelines when traditional routes experience delays. In this model, Ukraine is part of a regional supply chain rather than just a final destination.
Development of the Direction: Israel and the Middle East
In 2026, the Ukraine – Israel – Middle East route shifts for Daleth Group from a promising direction to a strategically prioritized one. This is driven by growing trade activity, businesses’ need for stable supply channels, and increased requirements for logistics reliability in both directions – for imports and exports alike.
For regular flows, ocean transport remains the primary tool, enabling predictable delivery schedules and control over logistics costs. At the same time, air freight is used as a time-management tool for urgent, high-value, or contract-critical cargoes, where even minor delays can directly affect a client’s production or commercial processes.
Daleth Group’s experience shows that in 2026, the decisive factor on this route is not the choice of transport mode, but the quality of logistics model preparation. Documentation support, customs compliance, preliminary risk assessment, and mandatory cargo insurance, including war risk coverage, are essential conditions for fulfilling obligations without disruptions. This comprehensive approach transforms logistics with Israel and the Middle East from a potentially complex direction into a stable and scalable channel of international trade for Ukrainian businesses.
Air, Sea, and Road as a Unified System
In 2026, air, sea, and road transport do not compete with each other but operate as a single logistics system. Sea transport optimizes costs, road transport provides flexibility and control at the final delivery stage, and air transport is used to shorten critical segments of the route where time is decisive.
According to Daleth Group experts, the most effective solutions are combined ones, where the mode of transport is selected based on the country, cargo type, and contractual deadlines rather than by default.
Digitalization, Marketplaces, and Process Control
Another key trend of 2026 is the rapid development of logistics marketplaces and digital services. They allow businesses to quickly compare rates, routes, and delivery timelines, minimize downtime risks, and promptly choose the optimal path for cargo.
Booking freight, road transport, rail delivery, and customs clearance through logistics companies’ web portals, as well as using mobile applications for clients and drivers, gives businesses full control over logistics processes. Integration with government digital services, including the e-Queue system, enables faster responses to changes and reduces the impact of the human factor.
Ukrainian Ports, Insurance, and Risk Management
In 2026, there is a trend toward increasing export volumes through Ukrainian ports, especially for agricultural products, metals, and processed goods. At the same time, this direction remains risky due to ongoing military activity and is therefore used only within scenario-based planning, with readiness to quickly reroute cargo through European or Turkish hubs.
In parallel, the role of cargo insurance continues to grow. More leading companies request delivery cost calculations that include insurance coverage from the outset, including war risks. In 2026, insurance effectively becomes part of the standard logistics model rather than an optional add-on.
Conclusion
Logistics in 2026 is about working with specific countries, routes, and corridors, where Ukraine is integrated into new supply chains from China, Turkey, Romania, Israel, and the Middle East. According to Daleth Group experts, it is the combination of air, sea, and road transport, the use of alternative corridors, digital tools, and systematic risk management that enables Ukrainian businesses to build resilient and competitive logistics in 2026.
FAQ
Why are alternative routes necessary in 2026?
Because a single route no longer guarantees stability. Businesses need scenarios, not a single solution.
Which directions are key for Ukrainian businesses?
China – Europe – Ukraine, corridors via Turkey and Romania, as well as Israel and the Middle East as priority markets.
Which modes of transport are the most effective?
A combination of sea, road, and air transport, depending on the cargo, timelines, and destination country.
Should Ukrainian ports be used?
Yes, but only with backup scenarios in place due to security risks.
Is cargo insurance mandatory?
Effectively yes. An increasing number of contracts require insurance, including war risk coverage.
What role does digitalization play?
It provides control, transparency, and the ability to respond quickly to changes through marketplaces, web portals, and government digital services.