In brief
Nova Poshta announced an active expansion plan for 2026: the launch of three sorting terminals in Lviv, Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr, the opening of about 300 new branches of its own network and the installation of nearly 6,000 new parcel lockers. The company forecasts investments of approximately UAH 3 billion, about half of which will go to automation and robotics, CEO Yevhen Tafiychuk said in an interview with LIGA.net.
What exactly is planned
Key elements of the plan:
— a large sorting terminal in Lviv with European sorting equipment; automated terminals in Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr;
— up to ten small mechanized depots;
— about 6,000 new parcel lockers and approximately 300 new branches of 40–50 sq. m, mostly in residential complexes — a customer-proximate format.
"In 2026 we plan to launch a large sorting terminal in Lviv. It will be equipped to the latest technological standards... We will also launch automated sorting terminals in Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr. These are the three main facilities"
— Yevhen Tafiychuk, CEO of Nova Poshta (interview with LIGA.net)
Why this matters
First, investments in automation mean faster and more reliable processing of shipments — an important factor for small businesses that export or organize delivery within the country. Second, the geographic distribution of terminals and parcel lockers increases the network's logistical resilience: less burden on single nodes, shorter routes, faster regional coverage.
Social impact: new branches and depots create jobs and improve access to services in residential areas. For consumers this means fewer trips and faster door-to-door delivery.
Evidence base and context
Official figures confirm: at the end of 2025 Nova Poshta set a daily record — over 2.4 million processed shipments. The group finished 2025 with a profit of UAH 2.6 billion, while net revenue rose by 21% to UAH 54 billion. This provides a financial basis for large-scale investments in 2026.
Logistics market analysts note that investments in automation and network infrastructure have a dual effect right now: they increase a business's competitiveness in peacetime markets and strengthen logistics under conditions of military instability.
What next
The plans for 2026 are ambitious, but implementation will depend on equipment deliveries, construction pace and effective use of investments. For users this could mean faster shipment processing, broader access to services and a more stable network even during peak loads.
Questions for partners and regional communities: how quickly will these projects move from the design phase to operation, and will there be additional initiatives to integrate local businesses into the new logistics ecosystem?
Source: interview with Yevhen Tafiychuk for LIGA.net and Nova Group's financial statements for 2025.
