Minister Omelian outlines first steps to reform marine industry

The privatization and concession of sea ports is the only possible way of development of marine industry.

Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian said at a meeting with Greek Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Marina Chrysoveloni.

According to the minister, the reform of marine industry is among the priorities of government’s activities.

Among the first steps of the reform, Omelian named the creation of the Marine administration and the reform of sea port administration in Ukraine.

The minister also stressed that in 2020 Ukraine could double the export of grains, and that’s why the number of infrastructure units should be increased and new transport corridors should be created in Ukraine.

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