Ukrainian Railways seeks 50% discount on Moldova freight transit
Ukrainian Railways (UZ) and Moldova’s state rail operator CFM are negotiating a 50% reduction in transit tariffs for Ukrainian cargo as Russia continues to effectively blockade Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, RAIL.insider reported on Aug. 6.
Ukrainian Railways (UZ) and Moldova's state rail operator CFM are engaged in talks aimed at reducing transit tariffs by 50% for Ukrainian freight, following Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports, according to RAIL.insider on August 6. The proposal was reportedly discussed in an online meeting between UZ officials and major Ukrainian agricultural producers.
Valeriy Tkachov, deputy director of UZ Department of Transport Technology and Commercial Operations, confirmed that they are seeking a 50% discount on the transit tariff via Moldova. The negotiations are ongoing at both the ministry level and between the two rail companies. Tkachov emphasized that the primary concern is the volume of shipments from Ukrainian customers.
The discussions also encompass technical aspects of the potential agreement. CFM has expressed concerns about a shortage of locomotives and has requested that UZ provide locomotives to transport trains across Moldovan territory, as per Tkachov. He added that the negotiations are still in progress, and the company will announce the results as soon as they become available.
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