Poland’s Border Pressure: Why Ukrainian Exporters Need Backup Routes
Could Poland fully close its border to Ukrainian goods? At the moment, the issue is not a full closure, but repair works at the Shehyni–Medyka border crossing. Still, for businesses, even partial restrictions on such an important route can create serious delays.
On 15 June 2026, Poland started repair works on the bus lane entering the country through Shehyni–Medyka. The works are expected to continue until November 2027. Freight traffic has not been officially stopped, but any change at a key crossing quickly affects neighbouring checkpoints. Traffic is redirected, queues grow, and delivery times become harder to predict.
Poland remains one of Ukraine’s most important logistics corridors. Around 20,000 trucks pass through the Yahodyn–Dorohusk crossing every month, which is roughly a quarter of all road freight traffic across Ukraine’s border. Poland is also not only a transit country: part of Ukrainian goods stays in the Polish market, while other shipments move further into the EU.
Replacing the Polish route completely is difficult. Alternatives through Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, the Danube ports or Constanța can support trade, but they do not always offer the same speed, cost and capacity. That is why businesses need several delivery scenarios before the cargo reaches the border.
LOADSTAR helps companies plan routes across Ukraine, Poland and the wider European market, taking into account border workload, customs procedures, cargo type, delivery deadlines and alternative transport options. This gives businesses more flexibility and helps reduce risks when border conditions change.
Reliable logistics is built before the truck reaches the checkpoint - with a clear route, a backup plan and a team that can react quickly.
Could Poland fully close its border to Ukrainian goods? At the moment, the issue is not a full closure, but repair works at the Shehyni–Medyka border crossing. Still, for businesses, even partial restrictions on such an important route can create serious delays.
On 15 June 2026, Poland started repair works on the bus lane entering the country through Shehyni–Medyka. The works are expected to continue until November 2027. Freight traffic has not been officially stopped, but any change at a key crossing quickly affects neighbouring checkpoints. Traffic is redirected, queues grow, and delivery times become harder to predict.
Poland remains one of Ukraine’s most important logistics corridors. Around 20,000 trucks pass through the Yahodyn–Dorohusk crossing every month, which is roughly a quarter of all road freight traffic across Ukraine’s border. Poland is also not only a transit country: part of Ukrainian goods stays in the Polish market, while other shipments move further into the EU.
Replacing the Polish route completely is difficult. Alternatives through Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, the Danube ports or Constanța can support trade, but they do not always offer the same speed, cost and capacity. That is why businesses need several delivery scenarios before the cargo reaches the border.
LOADSTAR helps companies plan routes across Ukraine, Poland and the wider European market, taking into account border workload, customs procedures, cargo type, delivery deadlines and alternative transport options. This gives businesses more flexibility and helps reduce risks when border conditions change.
Reliable logistics is built before the truck reaches the checkpoint - with a clear route, a backup plan and a team that can react quickly.
