BSEC Permit Meeting Brings Expanded Participation and Fewer Restrictions for 2027
BSEC-URTA welcomed positive developments in the BSEC Road Transport Permit System, with discussions on 2027 quotas delivering expanded participation, fewer restrictions and continued cooperation on digitalisation.
BSEC-URTA participated in the BSEC Permit Meeting alongside representatives of the transport ministries of countries participating in the BSEC Permit System. Participants reviewed the system’s operation and discussed permit quotas for 2027 in a constructive atmosphere of regional cooperation.
The BSEC Permit System remains one of the most significant regional projects supported by BSEC-URTA. By facilitating international road transport, it creates new opportunities for operators, strengthens regional links and supports closer cooperation and digitalisation.
A key outcome was the expansion of Armenia’s participation from a restricted quota of 800 permits to a quota of 5,000 permits. This development marks an important step towards broader use of the system and improved transport opportunities across the region.
Romania also removed the Euro III restriction indicated on the permit, reducing restrictions within the system. Participants continued their cooperation on digitalisation, supporting progress towards simpler and more efficient permit procedures.
As the organisation responsible for printing and distributing BSEC permits, BSEC-URTA is making every effort to ensure that the full allocation of 45,000 permits is printed and delivered as quickly as possible. Timely distribution remains a priority to support transport operators’ planning and the effective use of the system.
BSEC-URTA welcomed the meeting’s outcomes as evidence of what regional cooperation can achieve when countries work together to address practical barriers to international road transport.
Building on this positive momentum, BSEC-URTA reiterated its call for Bulgaria and Greece to join the BSEC Permit System at the earliest opportunity, regardless of the initial number or type of permits they could contribute. Their participation would strengthen the system’s regional reach and its value for international transport operators.
The BSEC-URTA delegation comprised President Eduart Kasa, Senior Adviser Adrian Albu, Deputy Secretary General Alpdoğan Kahraman, and experts Elif Nuhoğlu and Şadiye Nuhoğlu.
BSEC-URTA thanks BSEC PERMIS and the participating transport ministry representatives for their constructive engagement and looks forward to further cooperation to expand and digitalise the BSEC Permit System.
