SWOT-Analysis - FLAVIA

Freight and Logistics Advancement in Central/South-
East Europe - Validation of trade and transport processes,
Implementation of improvement actions, Application
of coordinated structures
4.8 Romania
Romania is a member of the EU but not of the Schengen-treaty. It is located at the Black Sea
and possesses with the port of Constanta a large transshipment point. The port connects Europe
with the Caucasus Region (via Black Sea) and with the Far East (via the Bosporus and the
Suez Channel). The country developed less dynamically than other post communistic countries
in East Europe. But it experienced stable growth rates until the economic crisis in 2008/2009.
As reaction of the crisis Romania has released austerity measures to encounter the downturn.
The country possesses various deposits of natural resources. This comprises majorly oil, gas
and coal. The processing of oil is one the main industries. Furthermore, the semiconductor industry
contributes significantly to the GDP. Unfortunately, Romania struggles with corruption
and organized crime. Preventing measures requested by the EU are implemented slowly.
Indicator Measurement Value Source
Population 2011 mill. 21,4 http://www.imf.org
Population 2017 (prognosis) mill. 21,2 http://www.imf.org
S3 ++
GDP 2011 bln Euro 136,5 http://epp.eurostat.ec
GDP 2017 (prognosis) bln Euro 203,3 http://www.imf.org/
Import – sum 2010 bln Euro 59,4 http://trade.ec.europa.eu
Imported goods Machinery, chemicals
Export – sum 2010 bln Euro 52,3 http://trade.ec.europa.eu
Exported goods Semiconductor products,
textiles, metal products
Rail freight transport (2010) 1000 tonnes 52.932 UNECE Transport Database
Road freight transport (2010) 1000 tonnes 174.551 UNECE Transport Database
Table 8: Key figures – Romania
Figure 8: Map of major intermodal nodes and known extensions/additions - Romania
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