This research analyses the competitive advantages of road and rail transport through the example of Ukraine transportation market. Spheres of efficient usage of rail and road transport while transporting perishable goods have been studied. The key factors influencing the mode choice, as well as the kinds of cargo that depend on the mode choice have been determined with the help of revealed preference data. A mathematical model of mode choice has been offered. The criterion of the effectiveness of this model is the economical profit of the logistics system 'shippercarrierreceiver'. The advantage of using the suggested model is the possibility of calculating invisible costs while evaluating alternative transport mode, including funds immobilization and cargo loss. The tools in the study are the methods of system analysis, mathematical modelling, regression analysis and expert evaluations. The acquired results can be used while justifying the mode choice and determining the spheres of efficient usage of various modes of transport. It has been determined that the factor for using the rail is the distance longer than 600 km, as the economical profit of the logistics system is higher in this case. At the same time, with distances shorter than 600 km, road transportation is a better choice.

Food product transportation is one of the most problematic tasks considering the specific expectations in the context of the transport conditions. It seems to be a significant challenge for the freight carriers’ decision-makers. The proper organization and management of that process is the basis for the appropriate fulfilment of the needs of customers, related, among others, to the proper quality of delivered products (such as freshness, expiration date, etc.). The additional challenge in this context is the efficient delivery at the city area, taking into account typical city transportation problems, such as congestion, narrow ways, lack of the unloading areas, etc. The role of these tasks is analyzed in this paper, on the basis of the chosen parameters and technologies of the transportation process. The purpose of this paper is to study the rational freight fleet formation in the case of changing the parameters of material flow in time. It was found that with the other unchanged parameters of material flow, the change in ambient temperature affects the technological process of transportation, the type of vehicle for its movement and the structure of the vehicle fleet. Accordingly, the types of vehicles (tent or insulated) necessary for the movement of certain material flows, which require special conditions for their transportation, have been determined, in compliance with the temperature regime and periods of their use. The organization scenarios of the transport service of the studied distribution processes were proposed, taking into consideration the change in conditions for the transportation of material flow, purchase of insulated semitrailers or their rent. The proposed versions were calculated and evaluated under the given conditions, and based on the net present value, the best of the proposed options was found: the purchase of one insulated semi-trailer while hiring the remaining insufficient insulated vehicles.

This study explores the potential for micromobility expansion in Ukraine, viewing the war’s disruption as an opportunity to rebuild urban space and transportation systems and to shift focus from post-Soviet planning to more sustainable urban mobility, prioritising cycling and other active modes. It aims to identify the impact indicators of micromobility usage during the ongoing war and to outline the challenges and prospects for micromobility. Employing a qualitative research approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with micromobility stakeholders across 16 administrative divisions in Ukraine. The findings shed light on the factors that either hinder or support micromobility users, the importance of collaboration among city stakeholders, and the micromobility role during and after the war. The study revealed regional differences in micromobility stakeholders’ cooperation and infrastructure development, positively correlating collaboration strength and micromobility adoption. These insights can inform strategic interventions to promote micromobility in Ukrainian cities, ensuring affordable and accessible mobility solutions while reducing infrastructure costs during wartime and post-war recovery. The interviewees suggest that despite current challenges, there is optimism for increased micromobility adoption in Ukraine, with estimates of 10–30% long-term adoption, potentially rising to 50% by 2050.

The paper is devoted to determining the efficiency of the transport process for the delivery of confectionery products within the city. Comparing electric and diesel type of freight vehicles it was made conclusions about the advantages of choosing a mode of freight transport in Kharkiv. Keywords: city logistics, electric freight vehicle, route, transportation.

Для любой компании, которая реализует продукцию в сетях городских магазинов, актуальным вопросом является оптимальная доставка своих товаров. При маршрутизации необходимо учитывать множество факторов, связанных с конкретными условиями движения транспорта в городе: количество и характер грузов, сроки доставки, структуру парка и его наличие, согласование графика работы предприятия и пунктов погрузки-разгрузки, длительность рабочего времени, грузоподъемность, загруженность дорог и т. д. В настоящее время эффективная ручная маршрутизация затруднена из-за ряда ограничений и большого количества точек доставки, когда практически невозможно учесть загруженность дорог на конкретных маршрутах. Современные компании все больше заинтересованы в аутсорсинге. Одним из вариантов планирования маршрутов для предприятий является использование специальных программных продуктов, которые позволяют задавать оптимальные маршруты в соответствии с выбранными критериями и в конкретных условиях. В статье проанализирован процесс формирования маршрутов с использованием сервиса Ant Logistics на основе оптимизации муравьиного алгоритма. При сравнении двух вариантов формирования маршрутов для обслуживания одной из крупнейших розничных сетей в Харькове с помощью Ant Logistics установлено, что применение муравьиного алгоритма более оптимально, чем алгоритма Кларка-Райта, что основано на полученных показателях работы транспортных средств на маршрутах.