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Moving art
Today, in Vienna, there is a new art exhibition opening. What has that got to do with us? Well, there is a nice story behind, that we would like to share with you. When Dian Kostov, a reputed Bulgarian painter, and his team approached us to support with the...
GOPET TRANS, recognized as a Preferred Carrier by project44
In today's fast-paced world, the importance of real-time visibility of goods cannot be overstated. It is a vital component of modern logistics and is essential for businesses looking to remain competitive. Real-time visibility provides several benefits to both...
GOPET TRANS marks a growth of 33% and an annual turnover of 181 million euros for 2022
Sofia, April 27, 2023. GOPET TRANS estimates a 20% increase in the share of shipments delivered through intermodal transport by 2030. This is part of the company's strategy, which reported an annual turnover of 181 million euros and a growth of 33% for 2022. The...
An Intermodal Solution
This article was featured in Busines Focus Magazine, Nov. issue. GOPET TRANS is a transportation and logistics organization, looking at how to make the world’s supply chains more sustainable. GOPET TRANS was founded in 1995 in Sofia, Bulgaria, to provide stable and...
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...
Land transport remains the fastest and preferred solution for business
The prestigious Bulgarian business publication Capital met with two of GOPET TRANS senior management representatives to discuss current challenges faced by the transportation and logistics industry and supply chains in general. The interview in "Capital" not only...
Outdoor walks may improve team spirit
As a group of fun-loving activities enthusiasts, we have decided to move things to the next level. Mountains level, that is ⛰. Last Saturday, the colleagues from the Bulgarian office went out on a hiking trip to the Kikish shelter. Some of them even brought their kids...
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...
New delays in deliveries due to the war in Ukraine
World trade will slow down and this will lead to a balance in this difficult situation. We anticipate new delays in deliveries around the world as a result of the conflict in Ukraine. Currently, shipping companies are unable to enter Russian ports as a result of the...
2022 National Career Days
National Career Days are the most prominent career show in Bulgaria. The first “live” edition after restrictions was held this year on March 29th at the National Palace of Culture. Organized by JobTiger, the fair brings together candidates and companies. We were quite...
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...
New intermodal link: Antwerp – Halkali
In 2020 GOPET TRANS opened a new subsidiary in Istanbul, Turkey. As a result, we are now developing the local range of services, and intermodal is a logical step as there is strong development potential. Our central Intermodal Division has created and implemented a...
2022 Internship Program is here
Our 2022 Internship program is now open for young and motivated people, ready to test trial their future careers. The Internship Program will allow candidates to discover firsthand how we run our business and meet a team of great colleagues. If you are communicative,...
Sustainability award for intermodal development
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy presented the first annual awards in the field of corporate social responsibility for 2021. The awards honoured the good practices of socially responsible management of companies and their commitment to various social causes...
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...
Crystal Award at Exporter of the Year Ceremony
EXPORTER.BG held on Nov 11th its ninth annual gala, titled Exporter of the Year, where it celebrates accomplishments of prominent companies in the business field. Under the high patronage of the Ministry of Economy, this year’s edition saw again GOPET TRANS as one of...
Supporting access to education
The current situation has forced all of us to adjust, adults or youngsters. For instance, the epidemiological condition required that authorities impose stricter measures on students, which had to switch to online classes, but unfortunately IT equipment was not...