Rohlig SUUS Logistics, Poland’s largest logistics operator, is continuing its expansion across Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (CEECA) with the backing of Poland’s development institutions. On 26 June, during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, the company announced the signing of an investment agreement with the Foreign Expansion Fund 2 FIZ AN, managed by PFR TFI.
The partnership with the Polish Development Fund (PFR) forms part of Rohlig SUUS Logistics’ long-term strategy to strengthen its position across the CEECA region. Financing from the Foreign Expansion Fund 2 FIZ AN will support the company’s continued market expansion and the implementation of new development projects.
The overall investment programme is valued at approximately €30 million, including €10 million provided by the Foreign Expansion Fund. Rohlig SUUS Logistics currently operates in nine countries: Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The company has more than 40 branches and employs over 2,600 people.
“Strengthening our position in international markets is one of the key pillars of the SUUS strategy,” said Piotr Iwo Chmielewski, CEO of Rohlig SUUS Logistics. “We are focusing on the CEECA region because we see enormous business potential there. Central and Eastern Europe has been one of the world’s most stable and dynamic regions over the past decades, driven by both local champions and growing international investment. Interest in Ukraine is also increasing in the context of reconstruction and future economic growth, while Central Asia is becoming an increasingly important market for global trade. We want to be a strategic partner for companies operating in this region and support their expansion throughout CEECA. Cooperation with PFR is an important step towards achieving this goal.”
Piotr Matczuk, President of the Management Board of PFR SA, said Poland’s development strategy extends beyond domestic investment.
“Our strategy is based on the belief that the strength of the Polish economy is built not only at home but also in international markets. By co-financing foreign investments through the Foreign Expansion Fund, we share investment risk with our partners while creating long-term value and strengthening Poland’s position in global supply chains. We also support Rohlig SUUS Logistics through Team Poland, a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to build a strong international presence.”
CEECA Emerges as a Strategic Growth Region
According to the company, Central and Eastern Europe remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations for international investment, supported by the ongoing nearshoring trend. More companies are establishing regional structures covering several CEE countries and treating the region as an integrated economic and logistics market.
Ukraine is expected to become one of Europe’s largest reconstruction projects in the coming years, creating significant opportunities for logistics and supply chain providers.
At the same time, Central Asia—particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan—is gaining importance as businesses seek to diversify operations amid geopolitical changes. Strong economic growth, young populations and rising consumer demand are making the region increasingly attractive for international investors, including Polish companies.
Rohlig SUUS Logistics combines international expertise with local market knowledge to support customers throughout the CEECA region. The company provides comprehensive logistics and supply chain management services, including road, sea, air, rail and intermodal transport, contract logistics, customs services, project cargo and tailor-made Supply Chain Solutions.
Team Poland Supports International Expansion
The partnership between Rohlig SUUS Logistics and PFR reflects the belief among Poland’s development institutions that the international expansion of domestic companies can become a new engine of economic growth. It also demonstrates how private entrepreneurship can benefit from long-term institutional financing and coordinated government support.
This cooperation forms part of the Team Poland initiative, a coordinated approach bringing together institutions from the Polish Development Fund Group to support Polish companies expanding internationally.
“Transport and logistics are among the most important sectors of the Polish economy in terms of GDP contribution and play a strategic role in ensuring the country’s competitiveness and access to international markets,” said Janusz Władyczak, President of KUKE, Poland’s export credit insurance agency. “As Team Poland, we want to support logistics companies seeking opportunities abroad by providing financing instruments and risk protection, including transport insurance reinsurance that has helped reopen the Ukrainian market for Polish carriers.”
According to the partners, the cooperation between Rohlig SUUS Logistics, PFR and KUKE represents a model example of how long-term financing, institutional support and private entrepreneurship can work together to strengthen the international competitiveness of Polish companies and support the expansion of Polish capital across the CEECA region and beyond.
