The first quarter of 2026 marked a record period for the common transit procedure in Ukraine. Despite the ongoing war and the loss of part of its logistics routes, the system continues to scale rapidly. According to the State Customs Service, in March alone Ukrainian customs authorities issued 12.1 thousand transit declarations—the highest monthly figure since the country joined the relevant Convention in October 2022.
INGO Insurance Company, which has been operating in the transit guarantees segment since the launch of the system, also reports this growth. According to the insurer, 17.9 thousand transit declarations were issued in the first quarter of 2024, 28.4 thousand in 2025, and 51.2 thousand in 2026. Over a two-year period, this figure has nearly tripled.
Based on the results of the first quarter, INGO provided 10 general guarantees totaling EUR 10.8 million and 2,044 individual guarantees totaling EUR 51.1 million. This represents approximately two-thirds of all general guarantees in the market and more than one-third of individual guarantees.
The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS)—an electronic platform that enables the movement of goods across 38 countries without repeated customs clearance at each border—has evolved from an advantage primarily used by large importers into a practical working tool for medium-sized businesses. Companies can choose between a general guarantee covering multiple operations and an individual guarantee for a specific shipment.
