Analysis of the causes of international cargo delays during customs control at checkpoints in Ukraine

Abstract

Customs clearance, as a mandatory procedure for obtaining permission for goods transported to any country, is often one of the determining links of the logistics chain in the overall duration of the delivery of goods. The increase in the volumes of cargo transported from Ukraine to other European countries by rail in recent years has led to an increase in waiting time at checkpoints and border railway stations. At the same time, the waiting time for customs control at certain checkpoints reached up to 25 days. This results in an extended delivery period and serves as a reason for the reduction in the value of domestic goods, making them less attractive in the international market. Therefore, the question of reducing the waiting time for customs procedures is a strategically important task that should be addressed comprehensively, taking into account the technical and technological components of this process.