Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Petruta Georgeta STIUBEI, Elena TOMA

The aim of the present work was to analyse the economic efficiency of transport companies in Giurgiu, a county in the south of Romania. Giurgiu County, while having one of the lowest road networks in Romania, has demonstrated significant economic potential, with remarkable growth in the number of transport companies, employees, and financial performance over the past decade. This study examines the business environment of road freight transport in Giurgiu County, focusing on companies active in 2021. An initial dataset of over 600 companies with CAEN code 4941 was refined by excluding those in insolvency, bankruptcy, or with incomplete financial records, resulting in a final sample of 447 firms. By analysing financial data and sectoral dynamics, this research provides insights into the economic contributions, challenges, and opportunities within the county’s transport sector. The findings provide significant insights into the sector's resiliency and prospective expansion not with standing economic and logistical obstacles. In summary, the road transport sector is pivotal in the examined region, facilitating the movement of goods in a district that is both predominantly agricultural and a significant transport hub in the southern part of the country.

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