Ukrposhta has finalized two significant contracts for freight transport across Ukraine, with a total value of 1.56 billion hryvnias. A key aspect of these agreements is the new pricing mechanism that ties service costs directly to diesel fuel prices.
In late April, following tenders conducted through the ProZorro system, Ukrposhta awarded contracts for road transport services. The introduction of a pricing model based on market fuel costs marks a notable change in the company’s operations.
The contracts have been divided between two partners:
- ATP 16329 received a contract worth 973.06 million hryvnias.
- Kit-Cargo was awarded a contract totaling 589.92 million hryvnias.
To mitigate the need for constant adjustments due to fluctuating fuel prices, the services are categorized into six groups (A-F), each corresponding to specific fuel price ranges:
- A – up to 74.99 UAH/liter,
- B – 75.00-79.99 UAH/liter,
- C – 80.00-84.99 UAH/liter,
- D – 85.00-89.99 UAH/liter,
- E – 90.00-94.99 UAH/liter,
- F – from 95.00 UAH/liter.
For ATP 16329, the tariff ranges from 46.69 to 54.66 UAH/km, while Kit-Cargo’s rates fall between 43.21 and 50.59 UAH/km. Average diesel prices will be sourced from official statistics, including data from the State Statistics Service and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Adjustments to tariffs based on these categories will not be considered contract modifications but will be documented in work completion reports.
The new tariffs reflect a 14-27% increase compared to rates in early March 2023. This rise is attributed to a spike in fuel prices caused by escalating conflicts in the Middle East and the looming threat of an energy crisis.
According to the contracting authority, these circumstances have led to a 28% increase in transportation costs, rendering previous pricing unviable for carriers. This situation even resulted in the termination of an earlier contract in March due to significant changes in conditions.
Ukrposhta has signed two major contracts for freight transport, totaling 1.56 billion hryvnias, with pricing now linked to diesel fuel costs. The new tariffs reflect a significant increase due to rising fuel prices amid geopolitical tensions.