Poland’s busiest eastern freight corridor hit another snag on Sunday night as live data from queue-monitoring platform Nakordoni showed a staggering 30 hours 15 minutes average wait for trucks under 7.5 t at the Hrushiv (UA)–Budomierz (PL) checkpoint. The update—logged at 21:12 local time on 28 June 2026—represents a 32 % increase over the seasonal baseline and underscores how fragile Ukraine-to-EU supply chains remain even after two years of phased Entry/Exit System (EES) implementation.
Several factors converged over the weekend: Ukrainian agricultural exporters are racing to move grain ahead of the July–August harvest peak, Polish customs officers are operating heat-wave staffing rotations, and many small fleet operators shifted from the Korczowa–Krakovets crossing, where roadworks narrowed lanes to a single carriageway. The result is a concentrated backlog that now stretches an estimated 12 km into Lviv Oblast.
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According to Nakordoni forecasts, the queue will not fall below 20 hours until late Tuesday unless authorities open an additional lane or divert traffic to nearby Smilnytsia or Rava-Ruska. For multinationals moving just-in-time inputs to Poznań and Wrocław manufacturing hubs the delay is costly. A Polish automotive Tier-1 supplier told Global Mobility News that it had diverted ten chassis shipments north to the Dorohusk–Jagodzin rail terminal, incurring an extra €1,100 per load but safeguarding its production line.
Logistics advisers recommend that shippers register on the e-Cherha electronic queue at least 24 hours in advance, plan crossings between 01:00 and 07:00, and keep drivers stocked with bottled water as temperatures rise. Passenger traffic is less affected, but relocation firms arranging household moves for Ukrainian IT specialists should warn clients of potential last-minute rescheduling.
Under Poland’s labour code, contracted removal crews stuck at the border exceed normal working-time limits after 15 hours unless “force majeure” can be proven, meaning overtime costs may be billable to the transferee’s employer. Poland’s Border Guard has yet to announce emergency measures. However, industry groups are lobbying for a temporary permit window allowing light commercial vehicles to cross at the rarely used Malhowice–Nyzankovychi point. If approved, that could ease pressure ahead of the 15 July start of the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes harvest corridor.
Several factors converged over the weekend: Ukrainian agricultural exporters are racing to move grain ahead of the July–August harvest peak, Polish customs officers are operating heat-wave staffing rotations, and many small fleet operators shifted from the Korczowa–Krakovets crossing, where roadworks narrowed lanes to a single carriageway. The result is a concentrated backlog that now stretches an estimated 12 km into Lviv Oblast.
Whether you’re dispatching haulage drivers, moving specialist technicians or supporting expatriate families, VisaHQ can fast-track the Schengen visas, work permits and transit documents you need. Its Warsaw-based team and online portal handle everything from invitation letters to biometric bookings, keeping logistics operations compliant with Poland’s evolving border rules while saving valuable time. Explore the service at https://www.visahq.com/poland/
According to Nakordoni forecasts, the queue will not fall below 20 hours until late Tuesday unless authorities open an additional lane or divert traffic to nearby Smilnytsia or Rava-Ruska. For multinationals moving just-in-time inputs to Poznań and Wrocław manufacturing hubs the delay is costly. A Polish automotive Tier-1 supplier told Global Mobility News that it had diverted ten chassis shipments north to the Dorohusk–Jagodzin rail terminal, incurring an extra €1,100 per load but safeguarding its production line.
Logistics advisers recommend that shippers register on the e-Cherha electronic queue at least 24 hours in advance, plan crossings between 01:00 and 07:00, and keep drivers stocked with bottled water as temperatures rise. Passenger traffic is less affected, but relocation firms arranging household moves for Ukrainian IT specialists should warn clients of potential last-minute rescheduling.
Under Poland’s labour code, contracted removal crews stuck at the border exceed normal working-time limits after 15 hours unless “force majeure” can be proven, meaning overtime costs may be billable to the transferee’s employer. Poland’s Border Guard has yet to announce emergency measures. However, industry groups are lobbying for a temporary permit window allowing light commercial vehicles to cross at the rarely used Malhowice–Nyzankovychi point. If approved, that could ease pressure ahead of the 15 July start of the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes harvest corridor.
