Infrastructure asymmetries in the development of ukraine’s transport and logistics systems in the context of modern challenges

Today, transport and logistics systems are fundamental infrastructure factors for the socio-economic development of states, determining national security and economic prospects. However, Ukraine’s infrastructure is characterized by significant spatial, technological, and investment imbalances. These problems have become critical due to military actions, which cause catastrophic destruction and deepen existing asymmetries. The study aims to theoretically substantiate and analyze modern infrastructure asymmetries in Ukraine’s transport and logistics systems under war conditions and to develop a comprehensive approach for their elimination during post-war recovery. The study uses methods of logical and statistical analysis, comparative dynamics, and a project-based approach to infrastructure restoration. Results. The analysis of freight flow indices, the degree of infrastructure obsolescence, and the level of information support within the transport and logistics sectors has revealed substantial asymmetries that are further exacerbated by war conditions. Furthermore, the study identified technological, interregional, structural, and institutional asymmetries hindering the development of Ukraine’s transport sector. Overcoming these asymmetries requires a synergy of three vectors: technological convergence (building multimodal “dry ports” to bridge the 1520/1435 mm rail gauge gap), institutional harmonization with EU standards (joint customs control and market liberalization), and digital resilience (implementing e-CMR and integrated monitoring systems). The implementation of these measures will create the prerequisites for the formation of a competitive, adaptive, and integrated transport system in the European space, capable of functioning effectively both in the face of military challenges and in the process of post-war economic reconstruction. Keywords: infrastructure asymmetries, transport and logistics systems, martial law, spatial imbalances, multimodal transportation, “dry ports”, digital resilience, post-war recovery.