There are a lot of problems that officials create and contribute to the fact that the water transport of Ukraine was and remains uncompetitive in relation to road and rail modes of transport, says informational message NIBULON company.
Among other things, the company noted super-high port dues for ship calls to the ports of Nikolaev and Kherson.
"Just imagine these two ports - not only the most expensive in Ukraine, but also the most expensive in the world," NIBULON stressed.
The company also said that the development of Ukrainian shipping is hindered by the excessive tax burden on water transport, the creation of competitive advantages for ships with a foreign flag, and the unwillingness of officials to continue river navigation during favorable weather conditions.
“This is just a small part of the real problems that we and other Ukrainian companies have to face every day. Some of these draconian conditions, some people's deputies, officials are trying to consolidate in the anti-state draft law "On Inland Water Transport", audaciously ignoring the interests of the state of Ukraine, honest Ukrainian business and Ukrainian citizens, "NIBULON said.
In addition to transportation by water transport, NIBULON is a shipbuilding and ship repair plant, a completely modern enterprise, which is almost the only one in Ukraine that builds complete ships. It specializes in the construction of ships and floating crafts up to 140 meters in length. All work is carried out on its own - from cutting metal rolling to the manufacture of furniture, insulating and painting works, commissioning of electrical and automation equipment, pipeline, hull, mechanical and locksmith works and technological support. The company is engaged in ship repair and design work.
