Is Romania the Dubai of Eastern Europe? Inside the Logistics Boom Reshaping Eastern Europe

Emre Ozgen sits down with MoneyPetrol’s first Investment Compass segment to share the parallels he sees between the growing logistics economies of Romania and Dubai. As a subject matter expert at Cultivate Capital Partners, Ozgen explains how the supply chain in Romania is transforming trade in the EU. With 25 years in corporate finance and merger acquisition, he is skilled at identifying and overseeing high-value deals across agriculture, real estate, and industrial production. Ozgen describes the restructuring of the supply chain taking place in Romania. Large scale manufacturers and logistics operators are seeking to move and develop cost-efficient structures that are closer to their customers. The nation’s geographical location makes Bucharest and Constanța a gateway to Western Europe, mirroring the role the UAE plays in re-exporting to the Middle East and Africa. As nations continue to diversify from non-renewable energy revenues, the logistics and freight industry booms. Romania’s freight and logistics market was valued at USD 21.1 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow on an upward trajectory, reaching USD 25 billion in the next 5 years. To learn more about this dynamic and rapidly growing region, watch our episode with Emre Ozgen. For more stories from founders and business leaders in Dubai, follow Money Petrol. If you would like to be featured on our business podcast, get in touch at [email protected].