The Cabinet of Ministers approved a bill on the transition to electronic goods-and-transport waybills (e-TTNs) for domestic transport and sent it to the Verkhovna Rada. The government expects the new rules to take effect on 1 June 2027.
“The system itself is already working and proving its effectiveness, with businesses using it voluntarily. Inspectors check e-TTNs right on the road, so a paper copy is unnecessary. Now we are enshrining this approach in law,” the Prime Minister emphasised.
The electronic waybill will become the main document
The electronic goods-and-transport waybill will become the main document for shipments, and every transaction will be signed with a qualified electronic signature. This is set out in the text of the bill sent to parliament.
A paper waybill may be issued only when it is technically impossible to use the electronic system, but its details must be entered into the electronic system on the same day, the draft says.
Arguments on the impact for business and the state
The Prime Minister argued that for businesses this means less paperwork, lower logistics costs and faster settlements between the customer, the carrier and the consignee. He also noted that the system is already in operation and that businesses are using it voluntarily.
According to the government, e-TTNs will ensure transparent records of shipments and help combat the “grey” market. The draft also specifies that the waybill will record weight and dimensions, which will make it easier to detect overloaded vehicles and help preserve roads.
