DHL Express Romania launches Balkan Express, a new fast and efficient road connection between Romania and Bulgaria
- Balkan Express provides fast road shipping to and from Bulgaria with optimized, competitive transit times
- The new solution offers a dedicated cross-border connection, end-to-end tracking, and competitive pricing
- The service is available through DHL Economy Select, with shipments easily created and managed via MyDHL+
Bucharest, July 22, 2026 – DHL Express Romania today announced the launch of Balkan Express, a new dedicated road service for shipments to and from Bulgaria, available through DHL Economy Select. Designed to enhance DHL Express's road network, the new solution addresses the growing demand from Romanian businesses for faster, more reliable, secure, and cost-effective transport services to and from neighboring countries.
The launch of Balkan Express comes at a time when international trade continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. According to the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026, global connectedness has reached a new all-time high, while Europe remains the world's most connected region in terms of trade and economic flows. In this environment, strong regional logistics connections play a vital role in supporting cross-border commerce and enhancing business competitiveness.
Balkan Express offers door-to-door delivery backed by the reliability of the DHL Express network, with transit times of 1–2 business days for most destinations in Bulgaria and 2–3 business days for remote areas. Shipments benefit from end-to-end tracking through DHL Economy Select, while customers can quickly create and manage shipments using MyDHL+, ensuring full shipment visibility and a seamless digital experience.
"With the launch of Balkan Express, we continue to expand our DHL Economy Select portfolio by providing logistics solutions tailored to the evolving needs of regional trade. This new connection between Romania and Bulgaria enables businesses to achieve the right balance of competitive transit times, reliability, and cost efficiency, all supported by DHL's operational excellence and extensive logistics network," said Bogdan Enache, Managing Director, DHL Express Romania.
Through this enhanced operational setup, Balkan Express establishes a dedicated road connection between Romania and Bulgaria, improving delivery predictability and increasing the efficiency of regional supply chains. The service offers a competitive alternative for regional road freight, combining the speed of an optimized cross-border connection with the reliability of the DHL network and an attractive cost structure for customers.
DHL Express Romania continues to strengthen its service portfolio by investing in logistics solutions that facilitate cross-border trade and support the evolving needs of businesses operating in an increasingly interconnected regional and global marketplace.