The problems of container shipping in Ukraine
The scientific article describes the theoretical basis of container traffic and the dynamics of its development in the world. It defines the role of container shipping in Ukraine and its significance for the country's economic situation. The article highlights the problems associated with the organization of container traffic in Ukraine. It establishes the causes of problems and identifies external and internal factors affecting development of the container shipping services. There are trends of development of container shipping in Ukraine in recent years. It provides some recommendations to solve the existing problems and gives a brief description of the main Ukrainian sea ports. There are main points of sea ports’ modernization, reforms and changes. The rating of Ukrainian sea ports after reforming is presented in the article.