Montenegro’s road-haulage sector is facing increased competitive pressure as domestic transport companies prepare for a more integrated European market, according to the Montenegro Transport Association. In a statement issued on 11 July, the association warned that local road carriers are operating with limited state support, weak capitalisation and relatively small vehicle fleets.
Association president Đorđije Lješnjak said Croatian transport companies have benefited from a more structured national approach, while Montenegrin operators face limited margins and the risk of becoming low-cost subcontractors or providers of cabotage services following deeper integration into the EU market. The industry assessment highlights challenges related to financing cleaner vehicles, digital tachographs, driver retention, insurance costs and compliance with EU transport requirements while operating within a relatively small domestic freight market.
Inland navigation law opens potential investment framework
A draft Inland Navigation Law proposes the creation of a regulatory framework for activities on Lake Skadar, the Bojana River and Rijeka Crnojevića.
The proposed legislation introduces technical and environmental requirements, a river-information service, port and berth management rules, and the possibility of using concessions and public-private partnerships. The framework could support future development of regulated passenger transport, marinas, tourism-related services and environmental infrastructure in areas where commercial activities have previously operated under fragmented regulations.
