The CEO of the Bulmarket Group shared his vision for improving the efficiency of the country’s transport sector and positioning the region as a major logistics hub.

On June 17, 2025, Momchil Boyadjiev, CEO of Bulmarket Group and Astra Finance – the Bulmarket Group, took part in the roundtable discussion “Energy, Trade, Workforce and Regional Competitiveness in the Balkans.” The discussion was organized in cooperation with the Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and took place as part of Green Transition Forum 5.0: Competitiveness and Innovation in Central and Eastern European Countries (CEE). The event brought together key business leaders, representatives of the European Commission, government officials, and the non-governmental sector to discuss the region’s role and the prospects for boosting Balkan competitiveness amid the green transition.

Momchil Boyadjiev contributed to the discussion by highlighting the significant economic potential of the Balkans as a natural logistics corridor connecting Asia and Central Europe. He emphasized the need for modernization and efficient management of railway and transport infrastructure as a key factor for enhancing the region’s competitiveness. As an example, he pointed out the substantial potential for transporting goods from China through Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania to Central Europe.

Boyadjiev shared insights from Bulmarket Group’s experience, noting that poor infrastructure maintenance and restrictive regulations in the rail transport sector remain major challenges. “The high percentage of electrified railway lines is a significant advantage, but there must be opportunities for longer train formations, in line with European standards, and routes should be modernized to increase capacity,” he noted. Boyadjiev added that targeted investments in electrification and modern equipment on key sections will facilitate trade flows and strengthen Bulgaria’s role as an important logistics center in the region.

Through its participation in the Green Transition Forum, the Bulmarket Group reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development, transport innovation, and strengthening regional cooperation.