Germany has joined the Ukraine Transport Support Fund, created to quickly finance the urgent needs of the Ukrainian transport system.
Germany’s accession strengthens the international coalition that supports the resilience of Ukraine’s transport infrastructure in the face of a full-scale war. So far, five countries have already made financial contributions to the Fund – Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and Germany. The total amount of funds is 4.1 million euros.
“Germany’s accession to the Ukraine Transport Support Fund is another important signal of our common resilience. Today, Ukrainian transport is operating under constant attacks, and we need not only large-scale restoration programs, but also a quick solution to urgent needs – from railway equipment to the restoration of equipment for border checkpoints. It is important for us that the Fund allows us to quickly convert partners’ contributions into specific equipment, services and projects. Ukraine sets priorities, and funds are directed to where they are most needed to maintain the uninterrupted operation of the transport system. I am grateful to Germany for joining and consistently supporting Ukraine,” said Mykola Kalashnyk, Minister of Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Transport Support Fund was established in 2025 by Ukraine, Lithuania, Sweden and Canada within the framework of the International Transport Forum (ITF). Its task is to promptly cover urgent needs of the transport industry, which are difficult or take a long time to implement within the framework of large-scale international funding programs.
The Fund operates as a grant mechanism and covers all types of transport: rail, road, urban, aviation, sea and inland waterways. Priorities are determined by the Ukrainian side.
The Fund’s advantage is the speed of implementation. After the approval of financing, the procurement is carried out by the Central Project Management Agency (CPMA) of Lithuania, which directly contracts and pays suppliers. It takes approximately several months from project approval to signing the contract. After that, equipment deliveries are already underway.
Germany previously announced its readiness to join the Fund during the International Transport Forum in Leipzig in May. At that time, the parties also discussed the restoration of Ukraine’s transport infrastructure, the development of logistics, the renewal of Ukrzaliznytsia’s rolling stock, and further support for the railway, automobile, and maritime sectors. (Infrastructure Ministry)