EMIS Insights – CEE Transportation Sector Report 2025-2026

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▪️ Top Performers:

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As a regional leader, Poland’s LPI (Logistics Performance Index) score reflects its robust road and rail networks and strong integration with European supply chains. Investments in infrastructure under EU funding mechanisms, like the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), have further enhanced its competitiveness.

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These countries also perform well due to modernised transport networks and strong links to Western European markets.

▪️ Room for Improvement:

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Despite improvements, Romania still struggles with infrastructure bottlenecks and in efficiencies in customs processes. However, ongoing investments in the Danube river corridor and road infrastructure are expected to enhance its logistics performance.

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While progress has been made, Croatia’s logistics sector remains constrained by its fragmented geography, which complicates the efficiency of land transport systems. EU-backed port upgrades and road projects aim to address these challenges.

CEE countries lag behind Western Europe in LPI rankings, with the highest-ranked regional performer (Poland) still trailing Germany and the Netherlands. However, the ?????? ?? ??????? ???????? ??, ?????????? ?? ??????? ??? ?????????? ??????????? ???? ?????? ?????? ??????.