Will Romania become the new logistics hub?

Ukraine had a large flow of exports and imports, but the danger of port infrastructure forced it to look for new routes. The closest options were Poland and Romania. Let's consider what problems you may encounter in Poland and what Romania offers.

Situation with transportation through other countries: Poland and Romania

You want every shipment to be in the best possible conditions and without any problems. Port managers develop routes through neighboring countries for delivery to the port. When planning a shipment, you should understand what to expect from transit through these countries.

If at the beginning the emergency transfer of all shipments through Poland was life-saving for business, now there are more obstacles. Recently, Ukrainian carriers and logisticians have had problems related to the main Polish ports of Gdansk and Gdynia:

• -Congestion of ports. Border crossing time, clearance, and internal forwarding take much longer.
• -The entire infrastructure cannot handle such a volume of cargo and there is a lack of specialists.
• -Protests. Everyone witnessed the protest activity in Poland, which blocked the border for weeks. This affects the duration of transportation, the cost of goods and delays in all processes. Complications of transportation. Poland has its own rules, for example, a limited number of entry permits and weight control. Since December 2024, there has been a rule on the presence of GPS devices on cars.

In addition to the fact that the ports of Gdansk and Gdynia are not designed for such cargo turnover and there is a shortage of personnel, transportation is affected by political and economic issues. This further complicates transit between countries. Despite the support of Ukraine and established cooperation, there is a question of whether such a route for transportation is profitable?

Poland is not the only option for transportation. At the same time, the route through Romania is gaining popularity. The port of Constanta is becoming a logistics hub in the Black Sea. Such demand has brought a lot of money to the development of this area. It provides better conditions:

1. -Speed. This is one of the largest ports on the Black Sea, designed for a larger volume of cargo than the ports of Poland. Therefore, the infrastructure and the number of employees allow for the quick processing of all cargo.
2. -Tariffs. Some routes from Asia and Africa are closer to the Black Sea. This helps save on transportation tariffs. While for delivery to Polish ports, it is necessary to deliver to the Baltic Sea.
3. -Infrastructure. In addition to a developed port, convenient rail and road connections in all directions and a large number of warehouses are required.
4. -The process of building all the necessary elements is currently underway, which will help improve all processes. Investments. Due to increased demand, more investments are flowing in. Not only state funds are being attracted, but also foreign funds, grants and support from the European Union.

The rules of transportation between countries are uncomplicated, which makes it easier to deliver from Romania to Ukraine and vice versa. This is a good alternative for Ukrainian entrepreneurs due to all the advantages. The development of the port of Constanta and the entire logistics infrastructure of the country will only grow in the future.

The best solution for Ukrainian logistics

It is impossible to transfer all transportation to one logistics center. It is important to understand that it all depends on where and where the cargo is delivered. For the southern regions, the priority will be the direction of Romania, and for the northern ones - Poland. All because of the distance that must be covered to the nearest port. This greatly affects the formation of the cost of the entire transportation.

Transportation through Poland has its advantages. This is a direct and best connection with the European Union, good infrastructure for any transportation.

But due to the complex bureaucratic system, many rules to regulate everything, and limited cargo turnover at its ports, this is no longer so profitable. This can lead to a decrease in cargo flow and a negative impact on the economy.

Romania invests a lot of resources in the development of its ports and logistics. This attracts and gives advantages over others. Your cargo will go through all procedures faster, the cost will be competitive. There are also several options for connecting with Ukraine and Europe. For you, this is a way to reduce risks during transportation.