Ukrainian Railways plans 20% tariff increase in 2024, shippers not happy

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Ukrainian Railways are planning to implement a 20 per cent increase in their freight tariffs starting January 2024. The state-owned company says that this will result from a tariff indexation and unification process closer to the European tariff model. However, shippers are concerned that the upcoming price increase is part of a vicious circle where Ukrainian Railways attempts to compensate for dropping volumes and revenue at the expense of shippers.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is the Chief Editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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Ukrainian Railways plans 20% tariff increase in 2024, shippers not happy | RailFreight.com

Ukrainian Railways plans 20% tariff increase in 2024, shippers not happy

Image: Shutterstock. A_Lesik

Ukrainian Railways are planning to implement a 20 per cent increase in their freight tariffs starting January 2024. The state-owned company says that this will result from a tariff indexation and unification process closer to the European tariff model. However, shippers are concerned that the upcoming price increase is part of a vicious circle where Ukrainian Railways attempts to compensate for dropping volumes and revenue at the expense of shippers.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is the Chief Editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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