Due to delays at borders and double collections, BiH transporters are threatening protests 1. September. They are seeking customs duty reform and UIO emergency.
Representatives of the LOGISTICS OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, which brings together key conveyors of the transport and logistics sector, to the Director of the Indirect Taxation of BiH, in which they warn the previously agreed measures and announce the beginning of the protest from 1. September this year.
The consortium expressed disappointment due to, as they state, the absence of concrete results after several months of talks with representatives of the Management Board.
“Retention time at border crossings is now increased by 14.5 hours, the double collection of terminal services continues, and the rules are changed depending on duty officers”, cited in a letter.
The LOGISTICS OF BiH requires urgent implementation of key measures, including: the introduction of unique customs procedures, elimination of unfounded costs, digitization of all records, standardization and transparent reporting on customs services.
They warn that, if until 15. Augusta does not occur, I would find the UIH directly responsible for the escalation of the crisis and the consequences that will follow.
The sector gathers more than 3,300 carriers with international licenses, managed by 16,000 vehicles and generates significant foreign currency revenues, but suffer losses daily due to lacking and uneven procedures.
“Transport industry no longer has time for experiments. If there is a real will to avoid an institutional and social crisis, act immediately”, It concludes in a letter.
