The importance of location
Benefits for International Logistics Companies
The planned investments in the Euroterminal Chełm and Euroterminal Dorohusk have the potential to become a breakthrough in transcontinental logistics. In an era marked by global geopolitical tensions and the urgent need to build resilient and sustainable supply chains, their implementation will establish a new operational standard for international logistics companies. These mega-terminals, strategically located at the eastern border of the European Union and integrated within the TEN-T trans-European corridors and the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian route), will enable secure and rapid trade connections between Asia and Europe, reducing transit times by up to 14–18 days on the China–EU route.
Benefits for TSL operators
Integration of rail and road transport
More efficient planning and execution of deliveries within a single logistics system.
Reduction of operating costs
Fewer transshipments, shorter downtimes, automation of terminal processes (TOS, OCR/OFR).
Automation and modern technologies
Digital traffic management and fast service thanks to intelligent operating systems.
Simplified customs and tax clearance
More efficient documentation and shorter dwell times for goods at the border.
Full intermodal trains already at the border
No need to involve congested seaports and major railway hubs – faster redistribution of goods into Europe.
The location of the planned Euroterminals also allows trains to be routed via both the main and heavily trafficked east-west routes through Warsaw and Krakow and Silesia, as well as via the relatively lightly trafficked railway lines located between these two routes.
Moreover, the inland location of these Euroterminals offers a viable opportunity to provide capacity relief for seaports and mitigate the negative impact of heavy truck traffic on urban agglomerations. The integrated operations of Chełm and Dorohusk have the potential to evolve into a modern transshipment and distribution platform, strengthening the resilience and flexibility of European supply chains. Within a few years, upon completion and full operational launch, these investments could substantially boost the competitiveness of logistics companies in the international market. Their strategic importance will be further amplified by the anticipated reconstruction of Ukraine and the growing demand for alternative, safer trade routes—positioning Poland as a key player in the emerging Europe-Asia logistics landscape.