Ukrainian government: American companies want to develop river shipping in Ukraine
At least two companies from the United States have expressed their intention to take part in the development of shipping lines along rivers in Ukraine, as stated by Volodymyr Omelyan, the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, following his trip to the USA, Center for Transport Strategies of Ukraine reports.
“The trip to Washington was successful... More than a dozen meetings with members of Congress from the Republican and Democratic parties were held, negotiations were held with the leadership of the departments of transport, trade, finance, the State Department, and a number of American companies... In particular, General Electric and Greenbrier are ready to make serious investments in the railway sector in Ukraine starting this autumn, and at least two American companies intend to develop river navigation and build barges in Ukraine,” the Minister said.
Earlier in Kyiv, the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, with the support of the Dutch Embassy, hosted the “Dnipro in the European Fairway” conference, where it was indicated that international organizations see sufficient potential in transporting goods along the river waterways in Ukraine.
In addition, the head of the Nibulon Company announced the intention to revive the transportation of goods along the Desna River in 2018.
The Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company also intends to update the Ukrainian fleet and they have launched a project to build barges based on old lighters.
It was previously reported that the Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure is working to restore full-fledged passenger service along the Dnipro River.