Poland intends to restore its leadership in the field of road freight transportation between Europe and the countries that were part of the former USSR after the war in Ukraine concludes. This position was expressed by Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski during a meeting with international journalists in Warsaw.
This is reported by Київ24
The Strategic Role of the Transport Hub
In response to a question about Poland’s vision for participating in Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and the potential benefits for the Polish economy, Sikorski emphasized that it is inappropriate to speak of benefits against the backdrop of Ukrainian suffering. At the same time, he noted that the transport sector, particularly long-haul road transportation, is a promising niche for Polish companies.
“I hope that in the case of Ukraine, we will see a repetition of our success as a transport hub in the field of long-haul freight transportation. If I remember correctly, about two-thirds of road freight transportation between Western Europe and the former USSR is carried out by Polish drivers. There are important reasons for this. The main one is the language and the fact that our companies and workers are not afraid to go there,” said the Polish minister.
Sikorski expressed confidence that Poland, due to its geographical proximity, historical ties, and significant Ukrainian diaspora, will become a key country directly involved in reconstruction and will benefit from the expected economic growth after the war.
Ukraine’s Advantages and Challenges for Carriers
The head of Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that Ukraine has significant potential for development: fertile soils, competitive energy prices from nuclear power plants, a developed IT sector, and a new defense industry. In his opinion, if Ukraine’s business climate meets European standards, it could attract a substantial amount of private investment.
In May 2025, the State Customs Service of Ukraine reported the blockade of the “Dorohusk-Yagodyn” road crossing due to a protest by Polish carriers. Last year, Polish farmers declared a strike, blocking border crossings with Ukraine as well as roads in some voivodeships. Among their demands were a ban on the import of agricultural products from Ukraine and opposition to European agricultural policy and the implementation of the “green deal.”
All of this indicates that Polish-Ukrainian cooperation in the field of transport and logistics remains strategic for both countries and requires further coordination in the face of the complex challenges of modernity.