INFRASTRUCTURAL PROBLEMS OF IMPORT DELIVERY OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN WAR CONDITIONS
Abstract
Introduction. The article explores key aspects of ensuring energy security in Ukraine under martial law, with a specific focus on the supply of diesel fuel, a strategic resource essential for the functioning of the economy and the defense sector. The urgency of addressing energy security issues stems from disruptions in traditional supply routes caused by the outbreak of full-scale military actions, which have necessitated rapid adaptation of Ukraine’s transportation and logistics infrastructure. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to analyze the current challenges of supplying petroleum products to Ukraine, to assess the impact of new customs legislative initiatives, and to substantiate effective transportation and logistics solutions to maintain stable diesel imports during martial law. Results. The research highlights significant changes in the geography of petroleum product supplies after the start of hostilities, including the reorientation towards alternative supply chains and partnerships. The article examines new legislative changes regulating customs clearance for petroleum products, emphasizing their importance in accelerating border procedures and enhancing energy security. The advantages of using flexitanks as an alternative to traditional transportation methods are substantiated, including reduced logistics costs, increased flexibility, and improved operational convenience within the modified infrastructure conditions. Practical proposals for the optimization of petroleum product imports using modern logistical solutions are presented. Conclusions. Ensuring stable diesel supply under martial law requires a flexible, diversified logistics strategy and the rapid adaptation of infrastructure. The new legislative measures and alternative transportation technologies such as flexitanks significantly strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience during crises. The proposed logistics models provide practical tools for enhancing national energy security under conditions of prolonged instability.
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