economy

January 30, 2026

ZAUSTAVLJENO 93 ODSTO IZVOZA IZ REGIONA! Čadež za Rojters o blokadama granica: Dnevna šteta oko 92 miliona evra!

Predsednik Privredne komore Srbije Marko Čadež izjavio je da je blokadama teretnih terminala na granicama sa Evropskom unijom zaustavljeno 93 odsto izvoza iz regiona, što prouzrokuje dnevnu štetu od oko 92 miliona evra, odnosno 109,95 miliona dolara.

ZAUSTAVLJENO 93 ODSTO IZVOZA IZ REGIONA! Čadež za Rojters o blokadama granica: Dnevna šteta oko 92 miliona evra!

TL;DR

  • Freight terminal blockades on EU borders have stopped 93% of regional exports.
  • Daily losses due to the blockades amount to approximately €92 million ($109.95 million).
  • Companies based in the EU that operate in or export to the region are also impacted.
  • Affected companies face daily penalties between €10,000 and €50,000 for delayed deliveries.
  • Serbia is seeking a meeting with the European Commission to discuss solutions such as special visas or permits.
  • Truckers from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina continue blockades, while Montenegro and North Macedonia have suspended theirs.
  • The European Commission announced a new visa strategy to address the issue of limited stays for professional drivers in the Schengen area.
  • The 90/180 day rule for professional drivers was previously identified as a threat to their work and the survival of transport companies in the Western Balkans.
  • A draft EU visa strategy acknowledges the need for professionals from third countries to stay longer than the limit without permanent settlement.
  • The EU plans to work with member states to find pragmatic solutions for extended short stays for specific categories of third-country nationals.
  • Current EU law allows stays of up to 90 days within 180 days in the Schengen area for visa-exempt travelers and visa holders.
  • Stays longer than 90 days require a long-term visa or residence permit from a member state.

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