It was learned that Ukrainian carriers on the Ukraine-Poland border announced that they intend to go on a hunger strike.
Slovak carriers blocked the movement of trucks at the Vyshne-Nemetskoe – Uzhgorod checkpoint on Friday, December 1. This was reported by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBSU).
According to border guards, this incident took place at 16:05 Kiev time. There are currently nearly 900 trucks lined up from Slovakia to Ukraine.
“It is known that the transportation of humanitarian aid, other important cargo, live animals, fuel oil and refrigerated cargo will not be prevented. Other cargo leaving Slovakia will be allowed in limited quantities (four trucks per hour). Traffic entering Slovakia will not be blocked. The movement of passenger vehicles and buses is also limited. will not happen,” explains the State Border Guard Service.
The action, the timing of which is not yet known, is being carried out by representatives of the Slovak Transporters Association.
Status of Ukrainian carriers – what is known
It was reported that a checkpoint was opened on the border between Ukraine and Poland on Tuesday, November 28. According to the service, at this point there are 55 trucks lined up to leave Ukraine and 50 trucks lined up to enter, but no buses.
The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure reported on December 1 that an agreement was reached with the carriers to close the checkpoints on the Ukrainian border. This is stated on the Polish government website.
However, Ukrainian drivers on the Polish border expressed their demands. If they refuse, they will go on hunger strike.
Let us remind you that the protest near the Ukrainian border was started by Polish carriers on November 6. They reportedly passed only one truck per hour. Carriers are demanding stricter transportation rules and the return of permits.
Let us remind you that German customs has stopped the movement of all Polish trucks.
Moreover Focus In his material he reported on the trade war between Poland and Ukraine. Polish carriers are trying to restore “fairness” and push Ukrainian competitors out of the market.
Source: Focus
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