Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed to liberalize international road freight transport. From the beginning of 2027, bilateral and transit cargo shipments between the two countries should be carried out without the need for separate permits.
The agreement was reached during the first meeting of the mixed commission on international road transport in Sarajevo. Before the full liberalization starts, the sides also agreed to increase the permit quota for freight transport through the end of 2026.
Less paperwork for carriers
For transport companies, the practical effect is clear: fewer administrative barriers, simpler route planning and more predictable cross-border logistics. Permit systems can slow deliveries, add uncertainty and limit how quickly carriers respond to demand. Removing that layer should make freight flows more flexible.
The move also fits Ukraine’s broader strategy of expanding transport liberalization with partner countries. Ukraine already has similar arrangements with the European Union and a number of other states, and Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to become the next country in this network.
Trade is the main reason for the change. According to the Ukrainian side, turnover between the two countries has grown significantly over the past decade. Easier freight transport can help companies move goods faster, reduce planning friction and open more room for new contracts.
For Ukraine, every additional transport corridor matters while wartime logistics remain under pressure. Permit-free movement with more partners does not solve all trade bottlenecks, but it gives exporters, importers and carriers one more predictable route in a changing regional market.
