The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine and the Ministry of Transport of Norway have agreed to extend the liberalisation of freight transport until March 2027.
The decision was made in light of the extension of the Road Transport Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union.
The liberalisation of freight transport – the so-called “transport visa-free” regime – will remain in effect at least until March 31, 2027.
“The extension of the “transport visa-free” regime with Norway is another example of Ukraine’s consistent integration into the European transport space. We are grateful to our Norwegian partners for their support and readiness to develop a common transport market under European rules. Such agreements make Ukrainian carriers more competitive and our logistics more stable and predictable. Last year alone, Ukraine exported goods worth $553 million to Norway, and we see this figure growing annually. The role of transport liberalisation in this cannot be overstated,” emphasised the Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba.
The ability to carry out freight transport without special permits applies to trucks meeting Euro-5 standards or higher for bilateral and transit operations. These conditions were in place previously.
Importantly, to benefit from the liberalisation terms, the driver must carry a certificate confirming the environmental class of the vehicle.
Ukraine and Norway first agreed on the “transport visa-free” regime in August 2023. It was subsequently extended for a second time. This marks the third extension of the agreement between the countries.
In September, Ukraine and the European Union agreed to extend the liberalisation of transport until March 31, 2027. Overall, transport liberalisation is currently available with 35 countries, including the EU. (Government portal)