The customs and border authorities of Moldova and Romania have agreed on additional measures designed to speed up the passage of freight through the busiest border crossings. These measures include reorganizing inspection procedures, redistributing traffic flows, and strengthening coordination between agencies to reduce lines and increase border capacity.
Moldova has made its debut with a national pavilion at the Shanghai import expo, using the event to showcase its export potential and deepen trade ties with China. The participation brings together local producers and established importers already active in the market, underscoring a broader push to expand sales channels and strengthen long-standing commercial relations.
Moldova and Romania have agreed on additional measures to streamline grain transit across their shared border, including the use of one of the border crossing points. The decision is expected to reduce the burden on existing routes and impact regional trade flows, particularly those involving Ukraine.
Moldova has decided to maintain the mechanism restricting imports of grains and oilseeds, extending its validity through the end of 2026. The measure, which the authorities cite as a means of protecting the domestic market and supporting farmers, affects the import procedures for key agricultural crops and provides for a number of exceptions, the details of which may be important for market participants.
Moldova is preparing for the next round of negotiations with China on trade and economic cooperation: in Shanghai, the two sides will discuss expanding the bilateral agenda, including investment, agriculture, energy, and tourism. The visit will also include participation in a major international trade fair, where the country will showcase its products and business opportunities.
Moldova has proposed developing a joint strategy for port infrastructure development in conjunction with Romanian maritime and river hubs, with a focus on closer coordination of cargo flows and logistics services in the region. The initiative was presented amid discussions of major transportation projects that could reshape the connections between Moldova, Romania, and the European transportation network.
Moldova and Romania have identified new priorities for cooperation, emphasizing transport corridors, energy connectivity, and joint security measures. At the meeting in Chisinau, the parties also discussed projects that could have a significant impact on trade, border infrastructure, and Moldova's further integration with the EU.
Moldova is the main destination for Romanian investment, with a total of 659 million euros as of the end of 2025, which is 30% more than a year earlier
From October 26 to 30, the Customs Service will assess the time required to clear cargo at the Leuşeni and Chișinău-1 border crossings
40 Moldovan companies will take part in a new business mission to Romania, organized on November 19 in Bucharest as part of the Export Missions program
Moldova is preparing a public-private dialogue on railway reform, where key issues related to the modernization of the industry, business access to services, and further integration into the European network will be discussed. The focus will also be on changes in the operations of the relevant state-owned enterprise, tariff policy, and the challenges companies face in transportation.
Moldova is tightening regulations governing electronic taxi platforms: payments for such services must now be processed through local licensed banks, and only companies that are tax residents of the country will be allowed to operate on the market. The new regulations also provide for a mechanism to suspend the operations of services that do not meet the requirements and impose additional restrictions on carriers connecting to the platforms.
Moldova advocates expanding trade with China, attracting new Chinese investments, and facilitating access for Moldovan products to the Chinese market
Moldova is preparing changes designed to make it easier for local service providers to enter the European Union market and to reduce administrative barriers for businesses. This involves harmonizing legislation with European regulations in several market-sensitive areas, which could significantly change the operating conditions for companies and open up new opportunities for exporting services.
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