OVERCOMING LIMITATIONS

Can Slovenia seize the logistics momentum in Central Europe?

Port of Koper aerial view. Image: Shutterstock. © Robin Dessens

Slovenia’s rise as a logistics hotspot may be gaining traction faster than expected, with the Port of Koper recording a 12% increase in container throughput in the first five months of 2025, including a remarkable 30% surge in May alone. These figures come as Europe’s supply chains are increasingly redrawn in response to geopolitical upheavals and maritime disruptions, from the war in Ukraine to attacks in the Red Sea.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is the Chief Editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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