Author: Piskun Yuliia

We are sharing the details of a modular home export to the USA, utilizing a flexible solution with temporary storage in Europe.

The Global Ocean Link team transported the disassembled modular home to a secure partner warehouse in Poland, completely eliminating any safety or security risks for the client’s property. As soon as the US recipient confirmed they were ready to receive the shipment, the house was loaded into a sea container and dispatched to the port.

Because the cargo was already within the EU and had completed the first major leg of its journey, the final shipping speed after receiving the green light from the receiver was incredibly fast. The entire process went smoothly—with zero transport downtime and absolutely no stress for the shipper.

Logistics Heroes:

Artem Hutsuliuk (Sales Manager): [email protected]

Iryna Sabram (Logistic Manager): [email protected]

We are delighted to announce that Global Ocean Link has successfully confirmed its Quality Management System’s compliance with two key international standards: ISO 9001 and GDP (Good Distribution Practice).

As part of the independent audit, our operational procedures, risk management practices, control mechanisms, and customer feedback processes were thoroughly assessed.

Successfully passing the audit is official recognition that every GOL process—from the initial inquiry to final delivery—is transparent, efficient, and optimized in accordance with international best practices. In addition, GDP certification opens new opportunities for us in pharmaceutical logistics, ensuring the highest standards of safety and strict quality control throughout the transportation of pharmaceutical products.

We would like to thank our clients for their trust, which inspires us to improve every day, and our team for their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to our shared success.

Ukrainian ports have been operating under constant attacks by the Russian military for five years now. Consequently, container logistics involving sensitive cargo (such as oil in flexitanks, IMO cargo, and refrigerated goods) has become highly risky. This fact was highlighted by Pavlo Mirzak, Associate Partner at Global Ocean Link, during his speech at the “Fat & Oil Industry 2026 European Edition” conference.

Under these circumstances, Ukraine is forced to utilize European ports for its exports, including Gdansk/Gdynia, Constanta, Koper, Rijeka, Hamburg, and Trieste.

“Today, every fourth import container enters Ukraine via Poland and returns fully loaded. Therefore, Poland holds a leading position in handling Ukrainian exports, with intermodal transportation making up the bulk of Ukraine-Poland transit,” P. Mirzak emphasized.

According to him, the development of the Polish route is largely driven by the fact that the Ukrainian-Polish border possesses the best infrastructure for containers and a high railway capacity.

Among the advantages of cooperating through the Polish ports of Gdynia and Gdansk, Pavlo noted their capability to accommodate vessels from leading container carriers, provide direct shipping services to the Far East, and ensure the availability of empty containers for transport to Ukraine, among other benefits.

“However, there are also disadvantages. For instance, the port of Gdansk lacks dedicated time slots for intermodal trains. Furthermore, it should be noted that over the past six months, Polish customs have increased the number of border inspections, particularly for food products. The resulting additional costs can range from €250 to €350 per container. Another challenge is the shortage of empty 20-foot containers in Ukraine, which creates a high demand for them to be transported from Poland,” P. Mirzak stated.

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This is an important confirmation that despite all the challenges, instability, and complex wartime logistics, we are moving in the right direction.

Thank you to everyone who walks this path with us 🌐

In the material, we announce the construction of a Class A+ logistics complex in the village of Solomonovo, Zakarpattia, near the borders of Hungary and Slovakia. We view the project not merely as warehouse real estate, but as an infrastructure hub for managing cargo flows between Ukraine and the EU.

The complex will be oriented toward logistics, distribution, e-commerce, 3PL/4PL services, as well as light manufacturing and packaging. The project’s key advantage is its location near major transport nodes: – 2 km to the Hungarian border; – 2.9 km to the Slovak border; – 2.3 km to the Chop-Lisky terminal, where European and Ukrainian railway gauges meet; – direct access to highways M06 and E50.

The site area is 3.6 hectares, and the total complex area will exceed 13,500 m². The project features a 10-meter-high warehouse, 16 dock doors, freight transport infrastructure, and the possibility of further expansion. Commissioning of the first section is planned for 2026, with the second section launching in 2027. The complex will serve the needs of logistics, distribution, e-commerce, 3PL/4PL services, and light manufacturing and packaging, with a long-term focus on partnership with key players in international supply chains.

As of today, approximately 2/3 of container imports into Ukraine come through the Polish route.

For many, this looks like a warning sign: businesses are redirecting their logistics to neighboring countries, and Ukrainian ports are gradually losing volume. But it is important to understand the key point: this is not a matter of betraying Ukrainian logistics or making a final market choice. It is a rational business adaptation to wartime conditions. Today, companies choose routes that allow them to:

• ensure supply stability;
• reduce operational risks;
• achieve delivery predictability;
• minimize the impact of force majeure on supply chains.

And the Polish route, in many cases, delivers exactly that. However, there is another side to this situation that needs far more attention today.

The loss of cargo is not just about ports

When container flows move outside the country, Ukraine loses not only a share of port revenue. We lose:

• the development of our own logistics infrastructure;
• the pace of operational expertise;
• the investment attractiveness of the industry;
• part of the economic added value generated around ports;
• the incentive to develop adjacent services.

Logistics is not a standalone service sector. It is the infrastructure of the economy. The less the national logistics system operates, the harder it becomes to maintain its competitiveness in the future. And this raises the question: could the temporary shift of cargo to Poland become a structural market change? That risk genuinely exists.

During the war, businesses learned to operate through alternative routes. In that time, some international companies have already restructured their logistics models, adapted contracts, and integrated new warehouses, terminals, and transportation solutions. Meanwhile, neighboring countries are actively investing in their own infrastructure.

While Ukraine is forced to restore and maintain its existing system under constant risk, Poland and other regional countries are building new terminals, modernizing ports, and expanding logistics capacity. If Ukrainian logistics does not systematically strengthen its competitive advantage, some cargo flows may remain on external routes even after the war ends.

But this does not mean the situation is critical or irreversible.

The market is already showing signs of a return

Despite all the risks, container shipments through Ukrainian ports grew by approximately 43% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025. For the market, this is a very important signal — businesses are gradually testing a return to traditional Ukrainian routes and adapting to current conditions. And this points to several important things.

First, modern logistics no longer operates on an either/or model. Companies diversify risks and use multiple routes simultaneously.

Second, Ukrainian ports remain competitive in certain directions even now — both in terms of speed and cost.

Third, the market is showing a readiness to return cargo to Ukraine when the level of risk becomes predictable.

And that last point is the most important.

What can realistically accelerate the return of container flows?

The next 1–2 years will be defining for the entire industry. In my view, several areas could have the greatest impact.

1. Predictable security guarantees For international business, what matters is not just security itself, but the predictability of operations. If a company understands that a logistics route functions stably, has clear procedures, and minimizes the risk of supply disruptions — the market is ready to return.

2. Competitive tariff policy Ukrainian ports must not merely resume operations — they must offer the market a genuine economic advantage. Processing speed, service costs, terminal efficiency, and synchronization with rail and road logistics are all critically influencing business decisions today.

3. Concessions and the entry of international operators The discussion around granting a concession on part of the Chornomorsk state enterprise to international players is very telling. Global operators only enter markets where they see long-term potential, making this an important indicator of confidence. A concrete confirmation of this trend was the acquisition of a 49% stake in KTO (Odesa Container Terminal) in 2023–2024, which demonstrated the readiness of global capital to invest in Ukrainian port assets even under high-risk conditions. Moreover, another major infrastructure deal in the port sector is expected this year — one capable of definitively cementing Ukraine’s status as a strategic maritime hub.

4. Infrastructure investment even in turbulent times The biggest mistake is waiting for better times. Logistics infrastructure is not built in a matter of months. Countries that invest in ports, terminals, and transportation solutions during crises gain a strategic advantage for years after stabilization.

Ukrainian logistics has already proven its ability to adapt to unprecedented conditions. Over recent years, the market has learned to rapidly restructure routes, operate under difficult circumstances, and find solutions where yesterday they seemed impossible.

So today I see no grounds for panic. But I do see a clear need to act.