Dyakova M. Statistical overview of the development of marine port industry of Ukraine

Abstract

The article stipulates that the sea port industry ofUkraineis one of the priorities of the country's economy. Identified a number of problems faced by the port industry at the present stage. Namely, it is proved that the average age of vessels more than 15 years, depreciation of equipment is 80-90%, which makes the sea port industry unattractive for investment flows, and therefore uncompetitive compared to other countries with similar potential withUkrainein the field of port development. The analysis of the volume of water transport for the period 2008-2013, where it is proved, with the beginning of the global economic crisis, the volume is reduced at a constant rate. Also analyzed the processing of cargo sea ports ofUkraineduring the same period. It is concluded that at the end of 2013Ukrainehas not reached the pre-crisis level of development, although it is possible to trace the positive dynamics in some development indicators, such as the processing of export goods. Formed diagram dynamics of transit of goods by sea. It is concluded that during this period there is a decrease in the volume of transit goods through the ports ofUkraine. This trend was shown back in 2011, and in 2012-2013. became especially noticeable in all the ports ofUkraine. Based on the analysis proved the need for reform of the port sector inUkraine, and gives several examples of specific actions that are made in this direction and the results that have been achieved.