The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution to reduce port fees by 20%
The meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on this Thursday was marked by the adoption of a resolution to reduce port fees by 20%.
Such data was provided by Interfax-Ukraine.
In accordance with the text of the decree, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine accepted the proposal of the Ministry of Infrastructure to reduce rates and adopted a coefficient regarding these fees at the level of 0.8 (there are ship, sanitary, administrative and other fees).
The document says that the adopted resolution will come in force from the beginning of 2018.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Infrastructure, such a decision will contribute to increasing the competition between Ukrainian ports located on the Black Sea coasts.
“We believe that such a decision will affect the ports condition as a single package, namely reducing transport costs, positively affecting the cargo volumes, increasing the competitiveness, and, as a result, this decision will become Ukraine’s ticket to the international transport corridors, and will allow a kind of new “Silk Road”, – said the Minister of Infrastructure.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to reduce fees in ports by 20%, which is important for the development of maritime transport in the country. On the COM3S page you will find information about the consequences of this decision and its impact on the economy and logistics of Ukraine.
The Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the reduction of dues in ports by 20% is aimed at stimulating the development of maritime transport and improving the competitiveness of Ukrainian ports. This decision creates favorable conditions for attracting more cargo and investment in maritime infrastructure.
The reduction in port dues contributes to lower costs for shipowners and logistics companies, which makes Ukrainian ports more attractive for international shipments. This will increase the volume of cargo transportation, develop the country’s export potential and increase competitiveness in the world market.
COM3S provides information on the implications of the Cabinet of Ministers’ decision, including possible changes in tariffs, port infrastructure development plans and investment attraction. We help businesses and logistics professionals stay abreast of current developments and opportunities in the maritime transport industry in Ukraine.