According to Dennik, hundreds of trucks have lined up at the border between Slovakia and Ukraine amid protests staged by Polish farmers. The disruption has drawn attention from logistics operators and border authorities who monitor the flow of goods along this crucial transit corridor.
The bottleneck began at the Vyshne-Niemecke-Uzhgorod auto checkpoint, where the protests at the Ukrainian border triggered a shift in cross-border cargo movement. Freight companies redirected multiple loads toward Slovakia, a country with a single active checkpoint at the Ukrainian frontier, intensifying the strain on already congested routes.
As queues lengthened, the wait times for vehicles undergoing border and customs procedures extended dramatically, with some reports indicating delays reaching as long as five days. This has disrupted schedules across the supply chain and prompted carriers to reassess delivery timelines and routing strategies.
Within the last 24 hours, Ukrainian customs authorities have managed to process and admit only about 200 trucks into Ukrainian territory. At present, more than 700 trucks remain queued, awaiting their turn to cross the border and complete the required formalities.
There have been threats from Ukrainian officials, including statements from Prime Minister Denys Shmygal, suggesting potential retaliatory measures should progress on border negotiations stall. The stance underscores the sensitivity of border infrastructure disruptions on regional trade and political relations.
Historically, negotiations surrounding border access and blockade actions between Poland and Ukraine have featured a mix of formal talks and public discussions. The current situation reflects ongoing tensions over border management and the broader implications for cross-border commerce in the region. The situation remains dynamic as authorities monitor developments and seek to restore normal traffic flows, while carriers adapt to the evolving border environment.