Y. Zagorodnia. Improvement of the tariff policy of Ukrainian ports.

Abstract

The article analyzes the main problems of modern tariff policy of Ukraine. The ways of its improvement in a market economy are determined. Ports are an important link in foreign economic activity. The state must respond in a timely manner to changes in the global market for port services and flexibly adapt to new modern requirements. It is necessary to provide comfortable conditions for attracting potential customers to the Ukrainian transport and logistics services market. It is important to take into account the interests of all stakeholders, namely: the state, consumers of port services, shipowners and transport enterprises; and provide them with transparent conditions for interaction in the global market. The article suggests the stages of improving the tariff policy. They are aimed at creating comfortable conditions for the further development of the competitive advantages of the domestic marine sector. Investigated the issue of charging port charges in the ports of Ukraine and in other countries. Deficiencies are identified and rational options for reducing or optimizing them are found. This will lead to an increase in competitiveness and attractiveness of Ukrainian ports for transit, export and import cargo flows in comparison with competing ports. The issue of adopting the Law of Ukraine “On Sea Ports of Ukraine” deserves attention. It should solve the existing shortcomings of the tariff policy of the ports, but it has shortcomings The law does not reflect the whole range of tariff issues that requires substantial refinement in order to increase the competitiveness of ports in the port and transport and logistics services market.