Losses from the blockade on the Polish border amount to €700 thousand per company – EBA

The blocking of the Polish-Ukrainian border has led to losses for Ukrainian businesses and a significant increase in transportation costs. This is according to the results of a survey conducted in February-March 2024, according to the European Business Association (EBA).

According to 36 EBA member companies, the total cumulative amount of losses since the beginning of the strikes on the Polish-Ukrainian border amounted to at least €24.8 million, which is almost €700 thousand per company.

Overall, 67% of the EBA member companies’ top managers surveyed reported that their businesses have been affected by the strikes at Polish-Ukrainian border crossing points.

The blockade has significantly affected the cost of logistics – 98% of the surveyed companies have increased transportation costs.

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