EXC Express Logistics Accused of Avoiding Payments to Foreign Partners: Romanian Court Investigates

A case currently under review by the Romanian court JUDECĂTORIA ALBA IULIA (case no. 1813/176/2025) raises serious concerns about the business practices of EXC Express Logistics, a Romanian logistics company. Documents and testimony from the owner of the Polish company MIGTO INTERNATIONAL suggest that EXC Express Logistics may have deliberately avoided paying foreign contractors while fulfilling obligations to local Romanian partners.

Key allegations include:

Intentionally ordering the wrong type of (cheaper) vehicles, knowing they would not meet loading requirements;

Charging MIGTO INTERNATIONAL for failed services, even though the failure was due to EXC's incorrect instructions;

Paying Romanian firms for identical services, thereby acknowledging the legitimacy of those jobs;

Ignoring all payment requests and attempts at contact from MIGTO INTERNATIONAL;

Avoiding direct communication, even during in-person visits to EXC's office in Romania.

Deliberate Strategy?

The situation suggests that EXC Express Logistics may have relied on the language and geographic barriers, assuming that foreign companies would not pursue legal action in Romania. If confirmed, this behavior could constitute not only a breach of business ethics but also fraud under criminal law.

Court Response

Although the Romanian court initially expressed doubts regarding the criminal nature of the case, the evidence — including message exchanges, documented refusal to pay, and reports from the affected parties — may be sufficient to trigger a full legal investigation.

Implications for EU Businesses

This case highlights the risks for companies operating across European borders. In the spirit of the EU’s single market, any attempts to discriminate against foreign businesses should be scrutinized by the courts and supervisory authorities. If proven, such practices undermine trust in cross-border commerce and may require broader legal and institutional responses.