Expert Corner
Accession to Schengen could make border queues history and support industry and country’s growth
A 30% increase in the number of short-haul trips is expected, GOPET TRANS predicts. Limitation of queues and days long jams at borders are two immediate effects if Bulgaria and Romania will enter Schengen. Few weeks ago the European Parliament gave a positive vote on...
Air cargo – 6% increase in volumes, yet still below pre-pandemic levels
The flow of passengers and the intensity of air traffic reported by Sofia Airport in May 2022 are still below the pre-pandemic levels. However, the volume of processed cargo and postal items increased more than 6% in April 2022 compared to 2019. This positive trend...
The New Combined Transport Directive will encourage adoption of green transportation solutions
By 2050, the EU hopes to have doubled the share of intermodal transport in European shipping services. Combined transportation is a more environmentally friendly, efficient, and low-risk solution for reducing freight emissions. The combination of road, rail, and other...
Industry front-runner with new logistics solutions and digitalization
“Whoever manages to shorten the new technologies adoption curves and secures a strong digitalization commitment, is going to set themselves as a front-runner in the industry, a commitment we also take,” said Kamelia Vasileva, Global Clients Commercial Director in...
Groupage services represent a well-adapted and flexible solution for the supply chain shortages
Businesses need to invest in inventory management systems and automate their processes to cope with current supply chain challenges. Accurate planning of stock availability will help businesses process the loads more promptly and thus facilitatе their movements along...
Gopet Trans announced new vacancies and actively recruits for various positions
Despite the pandemic, the Bulgarian transport and logistics sector has reported staff shortages. Although at the beginning of Covid lockdowns there have been employee dismissals, later, during the pandemic, companies in the sector have made efforts to keep their...
Strong development of the groupage segment
Gopet Trans reported a 30% rise in its revenues from groupage services (LTL shipments) between Sofia and Athens in 2020, compared to the previous year. The company has maintained its stable growth outlook in the last 4 years. In 2019 the revenue growth has reached...
Gopet Trans strengthens its regional presence in Northeastern Bulgaria
The new office of the company in Varna, officially opened in early 2021, announced open positions to build a strong local team At the beginning of 2021, Gopet Trans officially opened its regional office in Varna. The new branch will cover the cities in Northeastern...
E-commerce drives up demand for warehousing
The logistics business reports increased demand for warehouse space and higher interest from investors. An increased demand for logistics services and bigger investments in new logistics parks and hubs is reported by the logistics industry. "The difficulties in cross...