Türkiye, Bulgaria agree on new border crossing exclusively for trucks

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Türkiye and Bulgaria have agreed to open a new land border crossing dedicated exclusively to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) north of the existing Kapıkule-Kapitan Andreevo…

Türkiye and Bulgaria have agreed to open a new land border crossing dedicated exclusively to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) north of the existing Kapıkule-Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint, in a move aimed at easing long-standing congestion and speeding up trade with Europe.

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced the agreement, saying the two countries had reached a consensus on establishing the new customs gate. Construction procedures will begin once the necessary bilateral agreement is signed.

The decision follows diplomatic efforts by Ankara to address lengthy truck queues that have disrupted exporters and transport operators. Türkiye currently has three land border crossings with Bulgaria: Kapıkule, Hamzabeyli and Dereköy. However, the capacity of Kapıkule and Hamzabeyli, the two main routes for freight traffic to Europe, has struggled to keep pace with demand.

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