Effective January 2, 2025, Angel Kalinov has joined Girteka Group as Director of Brokerage, while a new forwarding office opened in Warsaw, Poland. These changes align with Girteka Group’s long-term strategy to build a robust, flexible, and digitally empowered logistics network backed by its own assets and forwarding partners.

Expanding Our Footprint: New Warsaw Office

Girteka is opening a new forwarding office in Warsaw, a strategic location at the heart of European logistics. With Polish carriers managing over 20% of transport in Europe[1], this expansion enhances Girteka’s access to a vital carrier pool while leveraging a rich talent base of experienced brokers and forwarders. By integrating operations across Vilnius and Warsaw, Girteka will aim to combine local expertise with its own cutting-edge brokerage platform to deliver seamless and efficient solutions.

With operational offices already in Vilnius and Tbilisi, the new office in Warsaw expands our geographical reach and strengthens our position in key logistics hubs. Warsaw, a central location for the logistics industry, adds to our strong presence in Poland, which includes the largest transport base in Sady near Poznań and a ClassTrucks sales yard in Rawa Mazowiecka. This expansion highlights the scale of Group’s operations and capability to supporting customers across Europe with a trusted network of partners and carriers.

Angel Kalinov to Drive Brokerage Growth and Innovation

The Brokerage division including the new office in Warsaw will be led by Angel Kalinov. Kalinov brings extensive expertise in the brokerage sector, with a career spanning North America and Europe. His experience includes building high-performing teams, scaling ventures, and implementing innovative digital solutions to drive productivity and efficiency.

“Angel’s exceptional leadership and technological acumen will be critical as we expand our brokerage operations,” said Nikolay Pargov, Chief Operating Officer at Girteka Group. “His ability to connect with teams and deliver outstanding results aligns perfectly with our vision of creating a sustainable, customer-centric brokerage product.”

Kalinov has held senior roles across Europe, including launching and scaling new ventures.

“I am honored to join Girteka Group, Europe’s largest asset-based carrier. With a focus on co-creating value for our customers and leveraging innovative technologies, I am excited to grow the brokerage division and build a resilient and flexible logistics network,” says Angel Kalinov.

Expanding Brokerage Services to Strengthen Flexibility and Growth

Girteka Group is strengthening its brokerage services as part of its broader corporate strategy to expand business offerings and enhance value for customers. This strategic focus centers on two key priorities: optimizing operations and driving market growth.

“By integrating brokerage with our asset-based operations, we can manage surplus demand, create a buffer for market fluctuations, and ensure greater flexibility in meeting customer needs. At the same time, we are accelerating growth in the tautliner segment through strategic subcontracting, aiming to broaden our market reach and increase profitability while fostering synergies with our reefer/box operations,” says Pargov.

Looking Ahead: Advancing Sustainable and Integrated Logistics Solutions

These developments reflect Girteka Group’s ongoing focus on providing sustainable and efficient logistics solutions across Europe. By leveraging digital expertise and expanding forwarding capabilities, Girteka aims to offer seamless and flexible services to customers. The combination of asset-based operations and the growing brokerage division ensures fulfillment of diverse transportation needs across all regions.

[1] https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Road_freight_transport_statistics, https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/SEPDF/cache/9217.pdf