LJUBLJANA, Jan 11 (Hina) - Slovene oil exporters have expressed concern about a regulation on the transport of hazardous substances by road, adopted by Croatian authorities, and believe it could reduce Slovene oil exports to
ex-Yugoslav markets. The Slovene press agency STA has reported that the Slovene Chamber of Commerce has urged the Croatian government to reconsider the regulation, which goes into force on January 16. It also voiced doubt that the regulation, under which oil transport is re-directed from roads to ships and railway, has not been motivated only by environmental concerns. "This is protectionism, which is contrary to the principles of international trade, whereas much more hazardous substances, which are not mentioned in the regulation, are transported by road. We respect and understand the concern of the Croatian government about environmental protection but the measure in question is sever
LJUBLJANA, Jan 11 (Hina) - Slovene oil exporters have expressed
concern about a regulation on the transport of hazardous substances
by road, adopted by Croatian authorities, and believe it could
reduce Slovene oil exports to ex-Yugoslav markets.
The Slovene press agency STA has reported that the Slovene Chamber
of Commerce has urged the Croatian government to reconsider the
regulation, which goes into force on January 16. It also voiced
doubt that the regulation, under which oil transport is re-directed
from roads to ships and railway, has not been motivated only by
environmental concerns.
"This is protectionism, which is contrary to the principles of
international trade, whereas much more hazardous substances, which
are not mentioned in the regulation, are transported by road. We
respect and understand the concern of the Croatian government about
environmental protection but the measure in question is severe and
discriminates against transporters who work in line with the
highest European safety standards," the Chamber said.
(hina) sb rml