Girteka, Europe’s largest asset-based transportation company, is accelerating the development of its forwarding office in Warsaw. The Polish team’s expansion, the carriers’ partner network, and the focus on highly advanced forwarding services will allow the company to respond to market needs even more effectively and quickly, and guarantee customers the highest level of service.
Girteka opened Warsaw office in January 2025, in line with the Group’s strategy to develop a reliable, flexible, and digitally integrated logistics network, based on its assets and cooperation with professional carriers. It specializes in providing forwarding services for companies in the FMCG industry, including temperature-controlled deliveries of food and pharma products.
– The development of forwarding services within the Girteka Group will increase through partnership and regular cooperation with professional carriers. We believe in the power of specialization, so we focus only on selected sectors. Thanks to this, we can be the best at what we do, providing customers with real value and service at the highest quality level,” says Angel Kalinov, Director of Brokerage. “Poland holds a leading position on the European road transport market, hence our decision to open a forwarding office in Warsaw. We want to make the most of this enormous potential and are ready for rapid development.”
First of all, the team
Girteka has already started recruiting freight forwarders professionals. 20 experts will be employed in the Warsaw office this year, and in the next five years, their number will increase to about 100.
“Due to ambitious plans and set business goals, we want our team to consist of experienced colleagues with highly developed communication and negotiation skills, as well as commitment, responsibility, and the ability to build lasting partner relationships with carriers. As Europe’s largest and most modern transport company, we offer a wide range of opportunities for professional development in an international and digitalized work environment,” says Angel Kalinov.
Girteka’s Warsaw branch will also employ specialists and managers from the sales, customer service, business development departments, and IT specialists.
Scale of business increases
Girteka, focusing on the dynamic development of forwarding services while maintaining the highest quality, focuses on expanding a sustainable and diversified base of carriers, including those from Poland. Currently, Girteka’s subcontractor network consists of several thousand companies. It is expected to grow adequately in the coming years to meet the business’s needs and ensure diversification. Due to the specialization of services, the cooperation offer is addressed to small and medium-sized carriers carrying out full truck loads (FTL), refrigerated semi-trailers (refrigerated trucks), and tarpaulin trailers, such as curtains.
“It is very important that our cooperation with carriers is based on a long-term partnership. That is why we provide full support, regularity of orders, access to advanced digital tools, and financial stability,” says Angel Kalinov.
The company has a dedicated online platform for carriers, the Girteka Partners Portal, and the loyalty program “Carrier Advantage Program” (CAP). Carriers who join it are provided with faster and priority access to loads, support from Girteka specialists 24/7, and, as part of the new QuickPay solution, assistance in managing cash flow and faster payment. Additional benefits are brought to carriers are discounts on the purchase of fuel (fuel card), reduced fees, and more efficient handling of ferry or tunnel costs. Girteka’s strategic partners can also take advantage of a special offer to purchase used trucks and semi-trailers as part of the ClassTruck offer.
