Argument (#11 November 2015)

Сargo Vessels in Ukrainian Ports: Number of Formalities Reduced

Anna А. Denisova, Oleksandra R. Novikova

The number of formalities for cargo vessels in Ukrainian ports has been reduced from 8 September 2015 by the coming into force of Resolution No.491 of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 7 July 2015. As a result, the average time spent in port by a vessel is going to be cut, while port throughput will be increased, as the Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure claims, by 15-20%. The aim to prevent and/or counteract possible corruption acts, conducted by Ukrainian regulatory authorities’ officials and other individuals, during a ship inspection, may well be achieved. Apart from practical effects, this Resolution also approximates Ukrainian legislation to European standards, which corresponds to the national policy of European integration...

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