Transport and Logistics in Bulgaria
Freight
- Freight carried by land and water grew 11.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Road and rail together carried 33.5 million tonnes, 14.6% more, with domestic loads up 34.4% and international loads down 18.9%.
- Rail freight fell 12.2% in 2025 to 13,731,200 tonnes, its second year of decline.
- Trucks heading to Turkey use the Maritsa motorway and the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing, where long queues form at busy times.
Source: BTA: Freight transport up 11.9% in Q4 2025 (26 February 2026); BTA: Decline in rail freight transport deepens in 2025 (28 May 2026)1,2
Ports
The Port of Burgas, the largest, handled about 19 million tonnes in 2024, more than half of it oil and oil products, and the Port of Varna about 11 million tonnes, mostly grain and other dry bulk. Both handle containers; a new deep-water container berth opened in Burgas in 2025. See ports.4
Warehouses
- Sofia had 1,488,500 m² of Class A and B industrial and logistics space by mid-2026, with vacancy at a record low.
- Take-up in the first half of 2026 was 78,900 m², against 8,600 m² a year earlier. FMCG companies took half of it and distribution companies about 30%.
- Another 112,200 m² is under construction.
- Rents are about €6.00 per m² a month for Class A and €4.50 for Class B, plus service charges of €0.8–1.0.
Source: BTA: Industrial and logistics space in Sofia, record-low vacancy (4 August 2026)3
Logistics parks include Sofia-Bozhurishte, the Industrial and Logistic Park Burgas and Free Zone Ruse; see industrial zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did freight transport in Bulgaria grow in Q4 2025?
Freight carried by land and water in Bulgaria grew 11.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Road and rail together carried 33.5 million tonnes, 14.6% more, with domestic loads up 34.4% and international loads down 18.9%.
How much rail freight did Bulgaria carry in 2025?
Bulgaria’s rail freight fell 12.2% in 2025 to 13,731,200 tonnes, its second year of decline. This was rail freight alone, not combined road-and-rail freight.
How much cargo do the ports of Burgas and Varna handle?
In 2024, the Port of Burgas handled about 19 million tonnes, more than half of it oil and oil products, while the Port of Varna handled about 11 million tonnes, mostly grain and other dry bulk. Both ports handle containers.
How much warehouse space does Sofia have?
Sofia had 1,488,500 m² of Class A and B industrial and logistics space by mid-2026, with vacancy at a record low. Take-up in the first half of 2026 was 78,900 m².
What are warehouse rents in Sofia?
In Sofia, Class A warehouse rent was about €6.00 per m² a month and Class B rent was about €4.50 per m² a month. Service charges were €0.8–1.0.
Sources
- BTA: Freight transport up 11.9% in Q4 2025 (26 February 2026)
- BTA: Decline in rail freight transport deepens in 2025 (28 May 2026)
- BTA: Industrial and logistics space in Sofia, record-low vacancy (4 August 2026)
- Netherlands Enterprise Agency: Market study, ports in Romania and Bulgaria (November 2025, PDF)
Figures checked 13 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
