Romania will officially join the Schengen area on 1 January 2025

Undoubtedly, this event will have a significant impact on our national economy. Trade exchange, especially with our European partners, is crucial for our development. Both imports and exports, which have often increased in recent years, are key drivers of the economy. For instance, between 2018 and 2022, imports rose by approximately 53.9%, while exports grew by about 43.6%. This trend was halted in 2023 due to an economic downturn, but the numbers remained positive.

The absence of barriers at the border presents increasing opportunities for Romanian companies to expand internationally, while also enhancing the country's attractiveness for foreign investment. We are seeing growing interest from businesses from other Central European countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic in our region. This is why we have recently launched a groupage road transport line from Brno to Bucharest , and now operational efficiency will increase on this line. Moreover, with the rise in trade inquiries from Ukraine, we believe Romania's role as a logistics hub, alongside Poland, will become increasingly important in the years to come as a result of this event.

Finally, joining the Schengen Area is a major milestone for the development of the transport and logistics sector. Why? Both Romanian and foreign entities require comprehensive logistics support for business growth. For us at Rohlig SUUS Logistics, it means faster and more efficient transport of goods across Romania and Europe. The removal of border controls will streamline our operations, reduce transport costs, and significantly improve delivery times for our customers.