economy
March 23, 2026
BiH carriers block freight traffic at several border crossings
The blockade of freight traffic at several crossings in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) began this morning, in line with earlier announcements by the 'Logistika' Consortium, which brings together carriers from BiH. Klix.ba reporters, who are at the Svilaj border crossing, report a noticeable presence of a larger number of freight vehicles extending for about a kilometer and a half.
TL;DR
- Carriers in Bosnia and Herzegovina have begun blocking freight traffic at multiple border crossings.
- The protest is organized by the 'Logistika' Consortium, representing BiH transporters.
- Key issues include restrictive EU Schengen zone entry rules for truckers and demands for domestic economic support, such as fuel excise tax and VAT refunds.
- Some local authorities have attempted to prevent the blockades, but carriers state their protests will be lawful and continue until demands are met.
- The blockade could have serious repercussions for supply chains and the economy if prolonged.