There is hope for a breakthrough in Russian-Polish war transport. From Thursday to begin another round of talks with the Russians at the expert level.
On the resumption of talks between Deputy Minister of infrastructure and construction Jerzy Szmit spoke today with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Asaułem.
̶ we established that the Polish delegation would go to Moscow on Wednesday even as talks at expert level will commence on Thursday (18 February 2016.) In the morning. I suggested that if it comes to arrangements which will be acceptable to both sides, experts on Friday joined the deputy ministers – said the deputy minister of infrastructure and construction Jerzy Szmit.
Poland considers that the existing arrangements in the negotiations can be the basis for further talks
As reported in the message Ministry of Infrastructure and Construction, Poland negotiating group, participating in the current talks on the regulation of the international road haulage, took note of the draft minutes of the negotiations submitted by the Russian.
According to MIB, these findings may be the basis for further talks. To the draft protocol has been drawn attention Polish negotiators and today will be sent to the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.
War Transport between Russia and the Polish: heavy trucks do not drive
So far, the parties have not reached an agreement. This means that the Polish carriers can not exercise courses to Russia, and the Russians to the EU through Ukraine.
At midnight on Monday lost the validity of the transportation of goods to Russia. Polish carriers have been barred from the country. Ukraine blocked the passage rosyskich carriers through its territory.
Russia changed in December of legislation to implement the Agreement of 1996.
In December last year The Russians issued rules for implementing the intergovernmental agreement of 1996., Which defines the principles for implementing the road transport between the Polish and Russia. They have changed the meaning of the transport to a third country.
Deputy Minister and a representative of the carriers: Conversations with the Russians are tough, but we want the agreement
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the new legislation also extends the Russian side for goods produced in Poland, eg. by subsidiaries of foreign companies treating them as transport to a third country. A number of authorizations for this type of transport is very limited.
The negotiations have not helped – no agreement was reached
deputy minister of infrastructure and construction, among others, responsible for transportation Jerzy Szmit reported that on Monday, Polish party received protocol showing the position of the Russian side regarding the negotiations on transport between the two countries.
the war between Russia and shipping Polish: growing tension Poland have been barred Russian lorries
̶ Unfortunately, not everything in it is in such a shape that we first to respond, and secondly – reflect what has been established – he told reporters on Monday Szmit.
There is another appointment with the Russians
stressed that there is yet another set deadlines for meeting with the Russians. He assured that the Ministry is ready to take further talks with them, which is possible this week.
Poland hopes to change the rules at issue
Szmit stressed that before any further discussions with the Russians on the carriage, would like to get from the Russian side to ensure that these provisions will be changed.
Polish can be eliminated from the Russian market
̶ if not determine, it can be said to a large extent not achieve our goals, and we will not be able to protect our carriers in the Russian Federation. And unfortunately, this market will be eliminated, “- he said. He added that according to experts, up to 85 percent. Polish carriers” lose right functioning in Russia. “He pointed out that” a clear declaration of no “that these rules will be changed.
In the first week of February, Poland and Russia led negotiations on rules for the operation of road transport to the Russian Federation and to determine the number of entry permits for 2016. they concluded the agreement without. This means that in the case of Polish carriers can travel to Russia only under special international approval – which Poland has 168.
A big loss Polish carriers
according to the Association of International Road Carriers (SMPD) no permits for transport to Russia is a loss of more than 2.5 thousand. companies with a fleet of several thousand vehicles. SMPD estimates that lack of communication is a loss of 200 thousand. journeys per year. The value of each of them is about 2 thousand. euro.
In 2015. in force a quota of 250 thousand. permits for Polish drivers are divided into three categories: transit traffic, transportation and so-called double-sided. third countries.
Ukraine is blocking the transit of Russian trucks to Europe
Meanwhile, Ukraine closed the Russian lorries way to Europe.
The decision of Ukraine, which forbade travel Russian carriers, it deprives Russia of land routes transport of goods to the EU – emphasized on Tuesday the Russian press. Newspapers show that Ukraine’s decision coincided with an unresolved dispute with the Polish freight around.
Russia cut off from land routes to Europe
“For Russia, the transit Automotive Ukraine is not so important – the main export goods (…) are supplied by other means of transport “- recalls in an editorial economic newspaper” Vedomosti “. But – indicates the newspaper – Russian carriers’ now lost all overland routes for the supply of goods to the EU. ” Official mentions in this context, Turkey and Poland, which talks about the exchange of permits for transportation of goods.
“Russian carriers have already started renting trucks Belarus and the Baltic States. This naturally leads to higher prices, and it is not only in Russia and Ukraine “- indicate” Vedomosti “.
Official draws attention to the opinions according to which the transit ban violates not only the obligations under bilateral agreements, but also to third parties. “If our countries are not at war, we must fulfill the obligations – and mutual respect of third parties” – indicates the newspaper.
Ukraine blocked the Russian truck. They do not have to drive to Western Europe
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And he adds: “the main objection concerns the state of war. Activists Ukrainians believe Russia as the aggressor because of the Crimea and Donbas (…), the Ukrainian authorities can not but reckon with public opinion and not want to put obstacles activists who are giving a kind of “sanctions civil” against Russia. “
” can not be excluded that, after reaching an agreement on the transit of automotive activists will have different objectives of its + + hybrid resistance “- forecast” Vedomosti “.
the blockade of the Polish and Ukraine uses Belarus and the Baltic countries
Ukraine decided to tighten the conflict around transit – says “Kommersant”. “In this way, together with the Polish (…), Ukraine actually closed the Russian lorries way overland to the EU. However, these activities can only use the Baltic States and Belarus” – the daily.
Summons estimates of FM Logistic Customs, under which the choice of circular routes will lead to an increase in the cost of transport of 300-500 dollars. from the truck.
According to “Kommersant” blockade of Russian transit to the EU it may prove to be short-lived. According to the newspaper, which cites sources in the Polish and Russian Ministry of Transport, the parties may soon reach agreement in talks on transport permits. “Kommersant” reported that on Wednesday scheduled another round of talks and “it may be adopted final decision on the settlement of the conflict transit. If it is taken, lock Civil Russian truck connections with the EU will be difficult to implement.”
” Ukraine has done everything that Russia has no land route (to the EU), “- emphasizes the” Moskovsky Komsomolets. ” Official criticizes the Ukrainian authorities that prohibiting transit acted according to the principle of “if you can not quell the rebellion, stand on its head.” The newspaper notes that “+ Ukrainian trap + came against the background of unresolved at the moment the problems of transit from the Polish”.
The government “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” is estimated at a minimum $ 200 cost of the compulsory stop at the border of one of the Russian trucks per day. Quoted by the newspaper for export. Biezborodow transport Alexei believes that Russia should be used in foreign trade major ports and freight terminals at its disposal – including in St. Petersburg and Novorossiysk.
“Komsomolskaya Pravda” cites economist Alexander Ochrimienkę, which, according to the obstacles in reaching Russia goods ordered and paid by European companies can make these companies – eg. German and Italian – will push on their governments to withdraw sanctions imposed on Russia.
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