In the context of a constantly developing economy, transportation and logistics are two key areas that have a significant impact on Romania’s economic growth and competitiveness in the international market. In the year 2023, the transportation and logistics sector faces a series of changes and challenges, as well as significant opportunities for growth and innovation.
One of the most important changes in this area is related to the impact of the war in Ukraine on road and rail transport in Romania. The blocking of routes and railroads to Ukraine increased freight traffic on other routes, leading to an increase in demand for transportation and logistics services in Romania. At the same time, it stressed the need to develop road and rail transport infrastructure to meet increasing demand.
Another important aspect relates to maritime transport, where the port of Constanța plays a key role in transporting goods to and from Eastern Europe. In recent years, significant investments have been made to modernize and expand the port to meet the growing demand for transportation and logistics services. Efforts are also being made to develop intermodal transport services, which allow more efficient integration of different modes of transport.
In terms of changes in freight transportation, there is a significant increase in the use of next-generation technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. These technologies enable more efficient and accurate management of supply chains, leading to a reduction in costs and an improvement in the services provided.
In the year 2022, the transportation and logistics sector in Romania was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a significant impact on the industry. However, the sector began to recover in 2023 with the gradual return of demand for transportation and logistics services. According to a study by the market research firm Eurostat, road transport remained the most popular mode of goods transport in Romania in the period 2022-2023, with an 82% share. However, rail and sea transport experienced significant growth, with 6.2% and 4.8% growth, respectively, over the previous year.
The use of technology has also increased in the transportation and logistics sector in Romania, a trend that will continue to grow in the coming years. Telematics and fleet tracking systems have become increasingly important to track and optimize the flow of goods and reduce costs.
To cope with these changes and take advantage of growth opportunities in the transportation and logistics sector, companies must be innovative and invest in technology and workforce development. In this sense, the TransLogistica Romania 2023 fair, which will take place from Sept. 19 to 21 at Romexpo, is an important event for everyone working in this sector. The business opportunities, networking and valuable information that can be obtained at this fair are invaluable for development and growth in these areas. We invite all transport, logistics and IT companies to participate in this edition of the TransLogistica Romania fair and take advantage of the benefits offered by this unique event in Romania.
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https://romania.translogistica.eu/