- Transportation of freight in Ukraine increased in the first 7 months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, with the largest increases seen in road transport (+7%), pipelines (+14%), and inland waterways (+19%).
- Railway remained the largest portion of freight transportation at 51% and saw a 5% increase in freight turnover. Road transportation saw a 9% increase while inland waterways increased by 19%.
- Ukrainian ports experienced 4.7% growth in throughput in the first half of 2017 compared to 2016, with increases seen in exports and imports but a decrease in domestic cargo transportation.