USAID’s Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) subcontractors have completed pavement repair and other improvement work at road border crossing points (BCPs) in Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia, and Odesa oblasts on Ukraine’s border with Moldova.  

At the Mamalyha and Rososhany BCPs the work involved repairing and applying traffic lane lines and pavement legends and markings, replacing traffic arms and stoppers, removing and replacing asphalt concrete, renovating slotted stormwater inlets, and painting the barrier fence and curbs. ERA had previously replaced LED lights and provided garbage containers, waste sorting bins, and road barricades at these BCPs.  

At the Mohyliv-Podilskyi and Starokozache BCPs, the subcontractors repaired pavements and applied pavement legends, repaired necessary electricals, and replaced traffic arms and stoppers. This followed ERA’s rapid upgrade support to the two BCPs, which included providing waste sorting bins and commodity scales and replacing road signs. Old prefabricated booths at Mohyliv-Podilskyi were also replaced with new permanent prefabricated structures.   

This work will enhance the state of the BCPs’ infrastructure, streamline the flow of goods and ensure smoother and more efficient operations at the BCPs to improve the overall experience for BCP users and boost the satisfaction of drivers and exporters. Enhancing the appearance and functionality of these BCPs is not only crucial for economic growth but also reflects Ukraine’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and international cooperation. Based on State Customs data, the average monthly cargo export from October 2023 to September 2024 was 42,550 tons at Mamalyha, 10,567 tons at Rososhany, 13,744 tons at Mohyliv-Podilskyi, and 34,171 tons at Starokozache BCP.  

Background: Between 2023-2026, USAID, through the Economic Resilience Activity (ERA), is dedicating $115 million to support the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (SARDI), Ukrainian Railways (UZ), and State Customs Services, to upgrade border crossing points (BCPs) to improve trade and export volumes. 

In October 2024, the NGO Western Ukrainian Resource Center, launched project activities under a grant from the USAID Economic Resilience Activity (USAID ERA) titled “Streamlining railway border procedures for faster grain exports to the EU”. This one-year grant project aims at harmonizing cross-border procedures to boost Ukraine’s rail exports of agricultural products, contributing to broader economic recovery.

The Western Ukrainian Resource Center will convene a cross-border group of Ukraine-EU experts to improve technical processes and customs procedures at the three pilot rail border crossing points (BCPs) of Mostyska, Chop, and Vadul Siret, on the borders with Poland, Hungary, and Romania respectively.

Project participants include representatives of the State Customs, Border Guard, Ukrainian Railways, and regional state administrations of Lviv, Zakarpattia and Chernivtsi Oblasts. They will contribute to analyzing the challenges and opportunities in the current processes at the three BCPs, and will propose how to improve technical and customs procedures, and increase the capacity of the personnel involved in cargo registration.

Background: Between 2023-2026, USAID, through the Economic Resilience Activity (ERA), is dedicating $115 million to support the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (SARDI), Ukrainian Railways (UZ), and State Customs Services, to upgrade border crossing points (BCPs) to improve grain trade and export volumes.

A huge thank you to everyone who visited USAID’s ERA and ESP expo booth at the Rebuild Ukraine event in Warsaw. It was an incredible opportunity to share our projects, connect with dedicated partners, and exchange ideas for Ukraine’s sustainable future.

We’re excited to continue working on modernizing Ukraine’s border crossing points and to deepen collaborations with the many passionate individuals and organizations we met.

For those interested in upcoming tenders, stay tuned to the ERA website for more details. Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest updates!

Together, we’re building a resilient Ukraine!

USAID’s Ukraine Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) and Energy Security Project (ESP) will participate in Rebuild Ukraine: Construction & Energy on November 13-14 in Warsaw, Poland. The event gathers leaders and key players in Ukraine’s recovery, including international development agencies, government representatives, and private sector experts.

We welcome all Rebuild Ukraine attendees to our exhibition space, where USAID ERA will showcase its work in modernizing Ukraine’s western border crossing points. We invite local communities, governmental bodies, international organizations, and business leaders to learn more about USAID ERA’s activities, open tenders, and upcoming procurement opportunities to foster partnerships that contribute to a sustainable and resilient Ukraine.

Join us at Rebuild Ukraine, November 13-14, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland.

The USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) has completed the installation of 27 prefabricated permanent buildings (prefabs) at the Mohyliv-Podilskyi and Chop (Tysa) road BCPs in Vinnytsia Oblast (Moldova border) and Zakarpattia Oblast (Hungary border). The fully equipped stations, 11 units at Mohyliv-Podilskyi and 16 units at Chop (Tysa), will be used as state Customs and Border Guard offices for processing travelers 

Providing well-ventilated, insulated, and air-conditioned facilities for the staff who process travelers and commodities will improve the working conditions of staff and their productivity. These improvements and other site improvements, such as signs, stripping, barricades, lighting, painting and pavement repairs, will improve the safety, image, and movement of goods and people in and out of Ukraine through the Moldova border.  

This batch of 27 prefabs is the second of several planned installations under ERA. The previous batch of 33 prefabs was installed at four road BCPs in Volyn, Zakarpattia, and Chernivtsi Oblasts. 

Background: Between 2023-2026, USAID, through the Economic Resilience Activity (ERA), is dedicating $115 million to support the Government of Ukraine, including the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine, the State Customs Service, and Ukrainian Railways, to upgrade  Ukraine’s western border crossing points.   

USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) has delivered 8 electric forklifts to the Yahodyn, Chop (Tysa), Luzhanka, Uzhhorod, Diakivtsi, Starokozache, Rososhany, and Krasnoilsk road border crossing points (BCPs) on Ukraine’s western borders. These forklifts will be integral to multiple stages of the cargo handling process at the BCPs. Primarily, they will be used to unload targeted cargo from trucks, especially for customs inspections. This will expedite the inspection process, enabling border agents to access goods quickly and safely without the need for manual handling, which is both labor-intensive and potentially risky.  

Following inspection, the forklifts will be used to transport and organize cargo within the BCP facilities or designated storage areas, preparing it for onward transportation or reloading onto other vehicles for continued transit. By automating and accelerating these processes, the forklifts will help alleviate bottlenecks, enhance overall throughput at the BCPs, and enable processing more trucks in a shorter period, thereby reducing delays and improving the flow of goods across the borders. 

Each of the forklifts supplied is powered by a 20V Li-Ion battery and equipped with a high-resolution LCD display that provides real-time updates on speed, battery status, and the duration the forklifts have been active, ensuring consistent high performance even under demanding conditions. BCP staff received training on forklift operation and maintenance to ensure the long life of the equipment. Each forklift came with a 24-month warranty. These forklifts will improve day-to-day operations and the overall user experience at these critical BCPs by increasing throughput, reducing operational costs, and maintaining high safety standards. 

Between 2023 and 2026, USAID, through ERA, is dedicating $115 million to support the Government of Ukraine. This support includes the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (Ministry for Restoration), the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (Agency for Restoration), the State Customs Service, and Ukrainian Railways (UZ) to upgrade 42 of Ukraine’s border crossing points (BCPs).