📋 Tender Overview
Last week the Government adopted a resolution amending paragraph 99 of the Charter of the Railways of Ukraine according to which the owners of drawbridges will ensure their free lifting and opening for the passage of vessels. The decision comes into force on January 1 2022.How does it work nowCarriers in Ukraine pay a fee for the construction of bridge trusses. This negatively affects the development of river navigation leads to higher river logistics and prevents an increase in river transport.The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine has developed a resolution on the implementation of the Law On Inland Water Transport as well as the Action Plan of the Cabinet of Ministers on deregulation of economic activity and improvement of the business climate.What will change from January 1 2022Owners of drawbridges on inland waterways will be required toto ensure the availability and reliable operation of navigation and other equipment necessary for the timely and safe passage of vessels through navigable drawbridgesto provide free lifting turning opening of drawbridges for the passage of ships and floating objectsto submit to the State Service of Maritime and River Transport of Ukraine information on preventive and repair works planned for the year this will allow you to plan the necessary breaks in navigation on certain sections of inland waterways.
