DP World inaugurates new multimodal terminal in Aiud

DP World, one of the largest port operators globally, announces the inauguration of the new multimodal terminal in Aiud, thus marking both a significant expansion of its investments in Romania and two decades of operation on the Romanian market. The new facility, which absorbed a budget of 21 million euros, joins the company’s series of strategic investments, strengthening Romania’s position as a central hub in Europe’s transport and logistics network.

The multimodal terminal in Aiud, located in the heart of Transylvania, has a total surface of 8.2 hectares and is designed to handle a cargo volume of 50,000 TEU per year, in the first three years of operation. It will support not only the region, but also the extended connectivity between the Port of Constanta and the markets of Central and Eastern Europe, based on improved logistics services.

“Aiud’s investment underlines our long-term commitment to expanding our local footprint. In addition, it represents a major step in our strategy to support supply chain efficiency for our customers, offering integrated logistics solutions that efficiently connect Romania with the Europe’s main maritime and inland corridors”, said Rashid Abdulla, CEO and Managing Director of DP World Europe.

In addition to standard container handling and storage services, the new terminal in Aiud also offers customs services, an aspect that improves the logistics process for customers, allowing a faster and more efficient management of imported or exported goods.

In addition, benefiting from a 2.8 km rail link and 2.5 km internal rail shunts, which facilitate access and efficient handling of goods transported by rail, the terminal also offers night rail transport services on the route Constanta – Aiud. The new terminal will be connected to the maritime one in Constanta with a regular rail transport service, and the operated trains will have as their destination or origin all the major hubs in Europe.

Over the past 20 years, DP World has invested over 250 million euros in Romania, since 2004, including grants from the European Union, highlighting the continued growth and development of its facilities. In 2024, DP World aims to expand its activities and services, thus strengthening its leading position in the logistics and port sector in Central and Eastern Europe.