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Between the River and the Sea: Freight Transportation in Bulgaria

Domestic (internal) streams count for 17% of freight turnover and 80% of freight volume in Bulgaria, while international provide 83% of turnover and only 20% by volume; from international turnover which 58% are export-import streams, and 25% are transit streams (not counting pipeline transportation). The article provides a comprehensive view for Bulgaria’s freight transportation market, its major players, challenges and strategies. Continue reading

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Restless Business: Seaport Strategies with Russian Steel-Makers

Currently few largest Russian steel-makers own seaports in the country. They use seaports exclusively for export trade and now meet numerous challenges – like necessity to invest hunderds million dollars to seaport modernization. The article provide a summary for seaport strategies implemented with the Russian steel groups as well as for probable future scenarios in seaport segment. Continue reading

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New Kids on the Block: Hungary as the Rising Transit Node

Export-import and international transit dominate in Hungary’s transportation streams. Budapest is the country’s key transportation hub – with two main streams going throught the city. Road transport dominates in freight processing, with rail transport in the second position. Continue reading

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